Speedcube lube comparison
Welcome to the ultimate speedcube lube comparison. We’ve reviewed 20 different speed-lubes and given them scores in speed, viscosity and softness. Viscosity is the thickness of the lube. The higher the viscosity the thicker the lube. In general a high viscosity lube lasts longer. A thin, low viscosity lube generally dries out quicker. Softness in this chart refers to cushion, gummyness or smoothness. More about how we arrived at these results at the bottom of the page.
Luboss driveOrder now
Long lasting fast lubrication with a smooth feel.
Cuboss RapidOrder now
Our own water-based lubricant – makes your cube fast and smooth, with a lovely color and scent.
Cuboss BoostOrder now
Our own luxurious and silicone-based lubricant designed to boost the speed of your cube. Color and scent of strawberry.
Cuboss Speedcube lube - Weight 1Buy now
A classic silicone that lasts a long time and gives a soft feeling.
Cuboss Speedcube lube - Weight 2Buy now
A classic silicone that lasts a long time and gives a soft feeling.
Cuboss Speedcube lube - Weight 3Buy now
A classic silicone that lasts a long time and gives a soft feeling.
Cuboss Speedcube lube - Weight 4Buy now
A classic silicone that lasts a long time and gives a soft feeling.
Cuboss Speedcube lube - Weight 5Buy now
A classic silicone that lasts a long time and gives a soft feeling.
Cuboss Speedcube lube - Weight 6Buy now
A classic silicone that lasts a long time and gives a soft feeling.
Lubicle speedyOrder now
Low weight silicone mixture that gives a refreshing boost of speed.
DNM-37Order now
Water-based lubricant engineered for speed and longevity.
Cubicle labs mysticOrder now
One-of-a-kind plant-based lubricant that uses aloe to achieve a plush feel.
Lubicle-1Order now
Low-viscosity lube designed to make your cube faster and smoother.
Compound xOrder now
Water-based lube charged polymers to drastically increase control.
FZ-CalmOrder now
Low-viscosity non-silicone lube that makes your cube faster and smoother.
FZ-RushOrder now
Low-viscosity non-silicone lube that makes your cube faster and smoother.
FZ-GlideOrder now
Lubricant for the pieces (not the core) partially containing water, for a soft and medium-fast experience.
FZ-StealthOrder now
A fast lubricant free from water and silicone – works in a wide range of puzzles.
Ångström gravitasOrder now
High viscosity silicone enhanced for long lasting control.
Ångström DignitasOrder now
Medium viscosity silicone enhanced for long lasting speed & smoothness.
Cubicle silicone - Weight 5Order now
A classic silicone for a long lasting controllable soft feel.
Cubicle silicone - Weight 4Order now
A classic silicone for a long lasting controllable soft feel.
Cubicle silicone - Weight 3Order now
A classic silicone for a controllable cube with a soft feel.
Cubicle silicone - Weight 2Order now
A classic silicone for a controllable cube with a soft feel.
Cubicle silicone - Weight 1Order now
A classic silicone for a controllable cube with a soft feel.
Max FleetOrder now
Low drag lube specially engineered for speedcubing champion Max Park.
Max CommandOrder now
Control-oriented lube specially engineered for Max Park.
StardustOrder now
Water-based lubricant for maximum speed. “Hardens” instead of drying out to give an “icy” fast feeling that lasts longer.
LunarOrder now
The fastest silicone-based lubricant from SpeedCubeShop. Provides a lot of speed, but also a pleasant light touch of softness.
CometOrder now
Comet is a good lubricant for those who like soft and smooth cubes but still want them to be fast.
MartianOrder now
A customer favorite among SpeedCubeShop’s silicone-based lubricants that focuses on speed without compromising on the soft and smooth feel.
GalaxyOrder now
A medium-fast silicone-based lubricant designed to provide a controllably soft feel without slowing the puzzle down too much.
NebulaOrder now
Nebula is a versatile lubricant for modern speedcubes, providing both controllability and a hint of speed.
SolarOrder now
Solar is a pineapple-scented neutral lubricant that provides just the right amount of softness and speed.
CosmosOrder now
Cosmos is a slightly heavier silicone-based lubricant for those of you who actively want to make your fast speedcubes a little slower and more controllable.
our lube test
Our lube test did not take manufacturer intentions in mind. It is completely based of how the cube felt after being lubricated with the corresponding lube. We even did blind testing to give every lube a fair chance regardless of descriptions and branding. We do recognize that the same lube might feel and work differently depending on what puzzle it is used in, so we would like to mention that the test was conducted on the Moyu RS3 M.
How a cube feels is of course somewhat subjective, but we feel like this test should give you a good indication of what to expect from each lube and which lube to buy that is suitable for your needs and goals.
Notes & Tips
This comparison is based on lubricating the pieces of the cube. We have not included lubricating the cores, since only a few of them is meant to be used for core lubrication.
A very effective way to lubricate a cube is to combine speed-lubes. For example you could use Cubicle Silk & Luboss Drive in an RS3 M to get a fast cube with a smooth soft feel.
TheCubicle have their own chart for their premium lubes. Some of their stats differ from our findings. Feel free to check them out here.
Max Command is a lube designed to work well with metal to non-metal surfaces which makes it a lube meant for the core. But as stated by the manufacturer it can also be used to lube the pieces, so we have included it in our test. This might explain the difference between our findings and the manufacturer declared stats.
The amount of lube in the cube also plays a big role. For example in our test we found that a small amount of Weight 5 in a RS3 M is faster than a RS3 M lubricated with a lot of Cubicle Silk. Generally, with a high viscosity lube – the more you add the softer and slower the cube becomes.
Lube service
Did you know we offer lube service? When ordering a speedcube in our shop you can get the lube service as an add-on. Learn more here.
How is mystic only 3/5 on softness?
Hi! This is indeed our verdict after having tried and compared it with all others lubes we have on offer. While soft, there are indeed many other lubricants that provide much more softness than Mystic 🙂
Does anyone have recommendations for what lubes work the best? I am just getting into cubing and would like to start strong and fast.
I recommend Gravitas, Dignitas and DNM-37. When you use all 3 lubes the cube feels amazing and pro cubers use this setup like Tymon Kolasinski
Weight 4-6 are very reliable to slow down your cubes but to make your cube faster, DNM 37 is very popular
Ich persönlich finde cuboss rapid und compound X am besten funktionieren