Head to head
Cypherock X1 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: Cypherock X1 is our call for best hardware wallet with no seed phrase, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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Choose Cypherock X1 if you
- Worry most about protecting a seed phrase
- Want distributed recovery with no single failure point
- Are comfortable managing a few cards
- Manage crypto on a desktop
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| CyCypherock X1 | Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Seedless hardware wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $159 | from $95 |
| Value | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best hardware wallet with no seed phrase | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Cypherock | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best hardware wallet with no seed phrase
7.6
Cypherock X1
A seedless cold wallet that splits your key across a tap device and four cards, so there i...
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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.