Head to head
Fantom Wallet vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.2. But the right pick depends on what you want: Fantom Wallet is our call for best fan-out quick-access wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Fantom Wallet if you
- Want a mechanical fan-out card wallet
- Like configuring carry with modular add-ons
- Prefer a slim metal wallet
- Want a choice of sizes and finishes
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| Fantom Wallet |
Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Minimalist quick-access wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $55 | from $95 |
| Value | 8.0 | 8.5 |
| Build | 8.8 | 9.2 |
| Capacity | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| RFID | 8.4 | 9.0 |
| Everyday carry | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Warranty | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Best for | Best fan-out quick-access wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Fantom (Ansix) | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best fan-out quick-access wallet
8.2
Fantom Wallet
An aluminium quick-access wallet whose lever fans your cards out in a cascade, in a modula...
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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.