Head to head
Ridge Wallet vs Tangem Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Tangem Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.8 to 8.7. But the right pick depends on what you want: Ridge Wallet is our call for best everyday carry, while Tangem Wallet is the one to get for best for beginners.
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
Choose Tangem Wallet if you
- Are moving off an exchange for the first time
- Want the simplest possible cold storage
- Prefer nothing to charge, connect or update
- Like a wallet you can hide like a bank card
Side by side
Full comparison
Green marks the winner of each row| Ridge Wallet |
Tangem Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.7 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Type | Minimalist everyday carry | Card-format cold storage |
| Price | from $95 | from $54.90 |
| Value | 8.5 | 9.2 |
| Best for | Best everyday carry | Best for beginners |
| Maker | Ridge | Tangem AG |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best everyday carry
8.7
Ridge Wallet
A slim metal cardholder with genuine RFID shielding and a lifetime build. The reference po...
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8.8
Tangem Wallet
A tap-to-use cold wallet in a card that sets up in about ninety seconds, with an EAL6+ sec...
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The verdict
Tangem Wallet takes it
Tangem Wallet earns the higher mark on our standard, but read both reviews before you decide.