Head to head
Ekster Wallet 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: Ekster Wallet is our call for best pop-up smart wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Ekster Wallet if you
- Want fast one-handed card access
- Like leather over an aluminium mechanism
- May want a Find My tracker card
- Carry a handful of cards and some cash
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| Ekster Wallet |
Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.5 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Smart cardholder | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $79 | from $95 |
| Value | 8.3 | 8.5 |
| Build | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Capacity | 8.6 | 8.4 |
| RFID | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Everyday carry | 9.2 | 9.4 |
| Warranty | 7.8 | 9.6 |
| Best for | Best pop-up smart wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Ekster | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best pop-up smart wallet
8.5
Ekster Wallet
A leather-over-aluminium cardholder that fans your cards out at the push of a lever, with...
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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.