Head to head
KeepKey vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 6.0. But the right pick depends on what you want: KeepKey is our call for cheapest large-screen hardware wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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Choose KeepKey if you
- Want the cheapest large-screen hardware wallet
- Will set a strong BIP39 passphrase
- Store only modest amounts
- Value an open-source, easy-to-read device
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| KeKeepKey | Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 6.0 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Bitcoin and crypto hardware wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | $59.95 | from $95 |
| Value | 6.6 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Cheapest large-screen hardware wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | KeepKey | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Cheapest large-screen hardware wallet
6.0
KeepKey
A cheap, large-screen, open-source hardware wallet built on Trezor firmware. The catch is...
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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.