Head to head
Groove Wallet vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.3. But the right pick depends on what you want: Groove Wallet is our call for best aluminium wallet with a money clip, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Groove Wallet if you
- Want RFID and a money clip without add-ons
- Like a smooth mechanical card ejector
- Carry up to six cards and a little cash
- Value a near-lifetime warranty
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| Groove Wallet |
Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.3 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Minimalist everyday carry | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $75 | from $95 |
| Value | 8.5 | 8.5 |
| Build | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| Capacity | 8.2 | 8.4 |
| RFID | 8.8 | 9.0 |
| Everyday carry | 8.8 | 9.4 |
| Warranty | 9.6 | 9.6 |
| Best for | Best aluminium wallet with a money clip | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Groove Life | Ridge |
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The full reviews
Best aluminium wallet with a money clip
8.3
Groove Wallet
An aluminium minimalist wallet with a smooth thumb-slide card ejector, built-in RFID block...
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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.