SpeedStacks G5 Timer – The Official Competition Timer for Speedcubing The SpeedStacks G5 Timer is the latest generation of the world's most recognisable speedcubing timer. Used at official World Cube Association (WCA) competitions around the globe, the G5 builds on the trusted StackMat design with improved durability, smarter controls and enhanced reliability for both practice and competition. Whether you're training for your first competition or chasing a national record, the SpeedStacks G5 delivers the same competition-style timing experience used by thousands of speedcubers worldwide. 🏆 The Official Competition Standard The SpeedStacks G5 is the timer used on official WCA competition solving stations, making it the ideal choice for anyone wanting to practise under real competition conditions. Official StackMat competition timer Competition-style two-hand start Accurate to 0.001 seconds Trusted by speedcubers around the world If you compete regularly, practising on the same style of timer used at competitions can help make your competition solves feel more familiar. ⚙️ New Generation Improvements The G5 introduces several improvements over previous StackMat timers, making it more durable and easier to use during both practice and competitions. Reinforced RESET and POWER buttons for improved durability Buttons require a short press-and-hold, reducing accidental resets Hidden data port underneath the timer to protect the cable connection Improved mounting system for compatible G5 mats These upgrades are designed to improve long-term reliability while maintaining the familiar StackMat feel that speedcubers have trusted for years. ⏱️ Competition Accuracy The SpeedStacks G5 measures every solve to 0.001 seconds and features large touch-sensitive hand pads for fast, reliable starts and stops. 0.001 second accuracy Large competition-style hand sensors Clear LCD display Reliable timing for everyday practice The timer also includes two operating modes. For speedcubing, simply enable the dedicated 2-pad mode, which behaves like previous StackMat timers. 📺 Compatible with Tournament Displays The G5 includes a data port for connecting to compatible tournament displays, making it suitable for competitions, demonstrations and club events where larger timing displays are required. 📏 Specifications Display: LCD Accuracy: 0.001 seconds Competition Style: Yes Operating Modes: 2-Pad (Speedcubing) & 4-Pad (Sport Stacking) External Display Compatible: Yes Power: 2 × AAA batteries (included) 🎯 Who Is It For? Regular WCA competitors Cubers wanting the official competition timer Cubing clubs and competition organisers Anyone wanting the most widely recognised timer in speedcubing If you want to practise with the same style of timer you'll encounter at competitions, the SpeedStacks G5 is the obvious choice. Frequently Asked Questions Is the SpeedStacks G5 used at WCA competitions? Yes. The StackMat timer is the official timing system used at World Cube Association competitions, making it the standard that competitive speedcubers practise on. What is new compared to older StackMat timers? The G5 introduces reinforced buttons, improved accidental reset protection, a protected data port, updated mounting system and separate operating modes for speedcubing and sport stacking. Can I use the G5 with older StackMat mats? No. The G5 uses a redesigned snap-in mounting system and is not compatible with Generation 3 or Generation 4 StackMat mats. Does the SpeedStacks G5 have Bluetooth? No. If you're looking for Bluetooth connectivity and automatic solve logging, consider one of the smart timer options below. Speedcubing Timer Comparison Not sure which timer is right for you? Here's a quick comparison of the most popular options. Timer Bluetooth Best For QiYi Timer ❌ Best value everyday timer QiYi Smart Timer ✔ Practice with automatic solve logging GAN Halo Timer ✔ Premium smart timer Zeal Smart Timer ❌ Feature-rich timing SpeedStacks G5 ❌ Official WCA competition timer ```
