(2025) THE BEST 2x2 Cubes on the MARKET! | GAN 251 M Pro vs YJ MGC Elite 2x2 (Comparison)

[@tianxianghwang3133]

Yo Ram, this is Tim. Keep up the good work on your skills and videos, and uni work, of course!

[@RamThakkar]

The greatest STATS 240 study buddy 🫡 thank you for the comment Timothy!!

[@tianxianghwang3133]

@@RamThakkar No problem, the most greatest and hardworking Stats 240 student!

[@MBOfficial17]

bro finally uploaded the video we all needed!!

[@RamThakkar]

Thank you 2x2 National Champion!!🇮🇳

[@SlyCuber7]

Why didn't mohith come for kumaraguru cube open

[@HUGTHATO]

When you think of it, the mgc elite is from 2020 and 251 pro is from 2021. They stand the test of time and both are great cubes without a doubt.

[@RamThakkar]

Absolutely right! I have noticed a trend in 2x2 hardware being the best on the market for many years. First it was the Old Plastic DaYan, then it was the Valk 2, then the 251 Pro. I wonder what’s next!

[@BoBaCuBe1]

@@RamThakkarMoyu 2x2

[@Square-one123]

Hi Ram, Could you make future videos about the best 2x2s with no pre-setup versions? I feel like most people would be more willing to buy the cube and then set it up themselves.

[@TheAstronomicalCuber]

(Gan main) I've never properly tried the mgc elite although I would be willing to try but I believe because of my turning style that the Gan is better. Nic Vid as usual Ram!

[@RamThakkar]

Thanks Levi! Yeah that's fair, if the GAN works well for you!

[@vybzcubing7272]

I tried Ram's MGC Elite 2×2 at a Pune comp (also my first one) and trust me he sets his cube really really well

[@RamThakkar]

:) thanks man! Hope to see you at a comp again someday.

[@vybzcubing7272]

@@RamThakkar I was absolutely idle for during the summers but there wasn't a comp near me and now when I am totally busy, all of a sudden there are 2 comps...I wish to go but studies won't allow me enough time for the comps now Hopefully next year, I'll be back to comps!

[@bhargavgahtori9499]

@@vybzcubing7272 he lives in pune?

[@vybzcubing7272]

@@bhargavgahtori9499 no he doesn't He used to live in Mumbai earlier and used to visit Pune for comps

[@Cuber_Safi]

WE REALLY NEEDED THIS VIDEOE

[@RamThakkar]

:)) glad it helped!!

[@mosesmalone9091]

I’ve been looking for a video like this!

[@marouxn-l4e]

Congrats on 9K! 🎉

[@RamThakkar]

Thanks! :)

[@Yotakiu]

Thanks, you inspired me to practice 2x2 today and yesterday I got my first sub 2 averages so thanks, I am currently using the gan but two corner to core magnets broke Round one: 1.96 Ao5 Finals: 1.93 Ao5 (counting 2.5 💀)

[@RamThakkar]

Huge congratulations on the first sub-2 average(s)! It’s okay about the counting 2.5, I think it’s just proof that you can destroy the sub 1.7/1.6 barrier soon :) keep practicing. I don’t think the missing corner core mags would make a huge difference on the 251 Pro but correct me if I’m wrong 😅

[@Yotakiu]

@@RamThakkar thanks. It doesn’t affect that much just that the magnetic feel is a little bit different on that layer but still a top cube. lol I have broken 3 Mgc elite.

[@Yotakiu]

@@RamThakkar Just this weekend got officially 0.77+2, also 1.60 avg without +2

[@Cuber_Z]

@Yotakiu damm nice keep it up

[@mavicprotoe3959]

Where do you buy cubes from? Are you in the uk? If not any recomendations mate

[@phadonline9982]

Hey Ram, I average around 5-7 seconds with the MGC Elite ( I’m pretty bad). I use Ortega. I just wanted to ask how loose the cube should be and if I should start learning CLL. Thanks for giving me so much motivation in 2x2. Thank you and love from Canada! Edit: One of my friends uses the GAN 251 M Pro and I think it’s good but like the feel and turning of the Elite more. I put Stardust to make it fast and Lunar for more control and it is very smooth because of that.

[@RamThakkar]

Thank you so much for the kind words! 😀 I think your tensions should be as loose to the point where you can control the cube without it constantly exploding. This varies for everyone! As for learning CLL, you should do this after you average around mid 4 seconds with Ortega, which you will soon! Stardust and Lunar in the Elite works great too, I used it once and it did wonders! Might try it again.

[@phadonline9982]

@@RamThakkar Thank you so much for the info! I will keep practicing till I get mid 4 seconds on Ortega.

[@xraygaming9246]

I’m a 1.8-1.9 solver and personally I think the gan is better just cos it’s a bit faster than the elite and imo if u get used to it you can be pretty consistent on it in my experience I have used the gan to get my 1.78 PR average and the gan will probably stay as my main for a while

[@RamThakkar]

Haha fair enough! I did use it for quite a while and unfortunately never was able to be very consistent but it’s probably a me problem. Congrats on your 1.78 avg and hope you can improve it!

[@olicran88]

Congrats on 9k Ram!

[@RamThakkar]

Thank you!!

[@RubiKubiK313]

Hey Ram, What do you think of the yj yupo? I main the 15 dollar one and it’s insane, no lock-ups, great turning, great corner cutting and adjustable magnet strength! But if I continue to main 2x2 I might get one of these 2, awsome vid btw

[@nasdfigol]

I used to main it and it's really good but imo it corner twists too often with my optimal setup

[@RubiKubiK313]

@@nasdfigol Ye tru, I wouldn´t say too much but every now and then it does

[@RamThakkar]

Hey and thanks so much! Honestly I haven’t tried it but if you’re happy with it as your main, there’s no real need to upgrade if you don’t take the event seriously :) that being said, one of these 2 cubes would definitely be an upgrade if you start taking 2x2 seriously.

[@RubiKubiK313]

@@RamThakkar Thank you so much for replying, and yes, if I learn eg-1 eventually I’ll most definitely buy a one of these 2!

[@ButteryCubes]

Great comparison! I'm testing out the weipo wrs rn

[@ReninMathew-dq9bc]

How to order speed cube shop from india how many rupee for shipping

[@r_dcube-er]

Finally Ram Is back !! 😊❤️

[@RamThakkar]

:D

[@Cubergmj]

How to you fix a broken corner because mine broke and I don't want to buy a new one

[@RamThakkar]

:( I think superglue would be your best bet.

[@Cubergmj]

@@RamThakkar ok 👍 thanks 😊

[@Tomergl]

What abt the valk? Ik its not sold anymore but would it be worth to keep it or upgrade it

[@RamThakkar]

The Valk is a great cube, it’s much heavier than the MGC Elite and slower. If you like very controllable cubes then it’s probably still the best one. If you can, try a few 2x2s at a comp and see if any of them are better than your Valk and upgrade if you think it’s necessary.

[@Tomergl]

@@RamThakkarhow would you compare the valk to the gan? I haven’t cubed in like 3 years so I’m super outta practice and forgot all algs lol

[@RamThakkar]

@Tomergl haha very different. The GAN is quite light and fast while the Valk is very heavy and controllable. It will be a nice refresher of a cube but you’ll have to get used to it :)

[@broeycubing]

Yessssss (as a 2x2 main who - unpopular opinion alert - doesn't like the gan, i main the MAX MGC elite)

[@RamThakkar]

Hahaha based MGC Elite enjoyer! The GAN isn't bad it's just not for my turning it seems :/

[@broeycubing]

@@RamThakkar yeah I agree. I would love a new version of the mgc though, hopefully better corner cutting and less lock ups

[@RamThakkar]

@@broeycubingwould be epic! And less pieces breaking!! 😅

[@broeycubing]

@@RamThakkar yeah, I actually JUST got a new one because of the corner on my old one breaking just like you showed ...

[@RamThakkar]

@broeycubing 😢 sucks when that happens

[@kochumanus1]

Thank you for this video and btw is gan 251m leap uv auto aline

[@RamThakkar]

Thanks for watching! The Leap’s magnets are very strong, if you have them on the strongest setting then they are auto-aligning!

[@kochumanus1]

@@RamThakkar is they ar strongetr like tornado v3 strongest?

[@K2Playz2608]

How good is the qiyi m pro ballcore in comparison to these

[@RamThakkar]

Honestly I like it more than the 251 Pro 😂 but this is definitely not the case for everyone. That being said, 100% the best budget 2x2 on the market in my eyes atm

[@tolotraandriamamonjisoa1373]

I own the Mgc 2 elite for a bit more than a month now. I hear a lot of good thing about it but I have the feeling that mine is just not as good. It has serious problems of lockups and that ruins most of my solves. I've already loosened it, used lubes, if you have more tips please help 😄

[@RamThakkar]

Oh no, I have no idea what could be the issue. Is yours too tight by any chance? It needs to rlly be quite loose to use it well.

[@tolotraandriamamonjisoa1373]

You're right, it was not loose enough. I also replaced the springs with the weaker ones, now it's way better. Thanks a lot for the advice, I finally can say it's the best 2x2 😂

[@rubiksantek7380]

I’d say definitely the 251 bc the MGC elite breaks to much. I have gotten 2 and they are both broken : (

[@kochumanus1]

is the frosted plastic get scratches?

[@RamThakkar]

I think after a lot of use I have noticed some scratches on my other GAN 251 Pro but it’s really a lot of solves.

[@xxswea4xx262]

Idk why the MGC doesn’t suit my turning style so I main the gan but I only got my MGC today so haven’t set it up.Might become my main after break in

[@RamThakkar]

Haha I think after setup it’s a completely different cube, much much better! Still, the GAN is very solid and quite a safe cube.

[@xxswea4xx262]

⁠hopefully also can I lube the MGC with mystic instead of Martian?

[@modifiedgreen]

Yay another 2x2 video! 🎉

[@RamThakkar]

:) glad you like them!

[@sabitanigam370]

Please unboxing moyu wrm v10

[@solver5k]

Legendary!

[@RamThakkar]

Haha thanks Eric!

[@GINOJAMESROMERO]

i main the elite cuz it doesnt corner twist at loose tensions. personally i still prefer the normal mgc lol but the corner twist is so often

[@RamThakkar]

Haha fair, yeah the OG MGC had a lot of corner twisting issues :( the Elite still corner twists on my tensions unfortunately but it's not nearly as bad.

[@GINOJAMESROMERO]

@@RamThakkar yea the elite does corner twist but not as much, idk any other 2x2 that doesnt corner twist at loose tensions like the elite

[@kochumanus1]

do we can remove gan logo?

[@HUGTHATO]

I removed the logo with an eraser. It takes quite some patience though

[@RamThakkar]

As the reply says, it’s removable with an eraser but takes a while!

[@MicahTheis-1.64]

Omg I just hit my camera🗣️🔥

[@RamThakkar]

Love it when that happens!!!! 🔥

[@Average_cuber]

Just for everybody to know, the MGC elite tends to break a lot and the 251 tends to pop a lot

[@meowis526]

Quick question: How loose do you have your gan? Mine has never popped

[@Average_cuber]

@@meowis526 tightest

[@RamThakkar]

Really? I’ve never had the GAN 251 pop on me, that’s very interesting :0

[@Average_cuber]

@@RamThakkar yeah even though I have it on the tightest setting it sometimes pops only around every 10 to 25 though

[@RamThakkar]

@Average_cuber woah I’ve never heard of the issue before. Is it possible your core is stripped?

[@Cuber_Z]

The Tingman mat

[@RamThakkar]

Indeed 😀

[@americancow598]

i bought a yj mgc elite 2x2 and i hate it and it feels too heavy its heavier than some 3x3's w/ more features

[@SlyCuber7]

Ram is goated

[@RamThakkar]

:))) thank you so much!

[@Quinn-Speedcuber-wl8vv]

WWWW UPLOAD

[@RamThakkar]

TYTYTY QUINN!!

[@JamesCurry-wh4yh]

Gan is good

[@RamThakkar]

Indeed! Definitely one of the best on the market.