Head to head
Blockstream Jade vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 7.6. But the right pick depends on what you want: Blockstream Jade is our call for best cheap open-source Bitcoin wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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Choose Blockstream Jade if you
- Hold Bitcoin and want fully open-source hardware
- Want camera-based air-gapped signing on a budget
- Are comfortable with the blind-oracle or offline model
- Use Sparrow, Electrum or Nunchuk
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| BlBlockstream Jade | Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Bitcoin hardware wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $67 | from $95 |
| Value | 8.8 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best cheap open-source Bitcoin wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Blockstream | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best cheap open-source Bitcoin wallet
7.6
Blockstream Jade
A cheap, fully open-source Bitcoin and Liquid hardware wallet with a camera for air-gapped...
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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.