Head to head
BitBox02 vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.5. But the right pick depends on what you want: BitBox02 is our call for best open-source minimalist wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose BitBox02 if you
- Want fully open-source, auditable firmware
- Are a Bitcoin-only holder (dedicated firmware)
- Use desktop or Android
- Value a microSD backup option
Choose Ridge Wallet if you
- Carry a handful of cards and some cash
- Want a wallet that lasts for years
- Value real RFID shielding
- Like choosing a material and finish
Side by side
Full comparison
Green marks the winner of each row| BitBox02 |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Cold storage | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | $149 | from $95 |
| Value | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best open-source minimalist wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | BitBox | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best open-source minimalist wallet
8.5
BitBox02
A tiny Swiss-made cold wallet with fully open-source, reproducible firmware, a dual-chip d...
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8.7
Ridge Wallet
A slim metal cardholder with genuine RFID shielding and a lifetime build. The reference po...
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The verdict
Ridge Wallet takes it
Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark on our standard, but read both reviews before you decide.