This 5x5, despite its price, performs extremely well! Out of the box it had factory lube all over it, so I had to wipe that off, but its first turns were amazing. Its turning is really smooth and is very satisfying, and the magnets improve the turning further. It is on the heavier side, but if you aren't going to be solving it many times in succession it should be completely fine. This puzzle rarely locks up; for a budget 5x5 this cube probably has some of the best turning. I would recommend this to anyone who simply wants a 5x5, but isn't too serious about solving fast.