A quick comparison of some of the most commonly used 2x2 methods.
| Method | Steps | Algorithmn count | Movecount |
|---|---|---|---|
LBL The beginner's Method. |
Face (intuitive, 5 average movecount) OLL (7 algorithms, 7.3 average movecount) PLL (2 algorithms, 15.5 average movecount) |
9 |
25 |
Ortega The first real 2x2 method to learn. Very simple, and also pretty good. |
Pseudo-face (intuitive, 3.5 average movecount) OLL (7 algorthms, 7.3 average movecount) PBL (8 algorithms, 8.75 average movecount) |
15 |
20 |
CLL The most used method for intermediate solvers. You can be sub-3 with it. |
Face (intuitive, 5 average movecount) CLL (42 algorithms, 9.8 average movecount) |
42 |
15.6 |
EG By far the best 2x2 method. Every world class cuber use it. |
Pseudo-face (intuitive, 3.5 average movecount) EG (128 algorithms, 9 average movecount) |
128 |
12.35 |