Head to head
SafePal S1 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: SafePal S1 is our call for best budget air-gapped wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose SafePal S1 if you
- Want real air-gapped security on a tight budget
- Are comfortable in a mobile-app-centric ecosystem
- Hold a broad range of tokens
- Want built-in swap and DeFi access
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| SafePal S1 |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.2 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Air-gapped cold storage | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | $49.99 | from $95 |
| Value | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best budget air-gapped wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | SafePal | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best budget air-gapped wallet
8.2
SafePal S1
A fully air-gapped cold wallet for under $50, with a certified secure element, a self-dest...
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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.