Head to head
Serman Brands 5.0 vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 7.8. But the right pick depends on what you want: Serman Brands 5.0 is our call for best budget leather wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Serman Brands 5.0 if you
- Want full-grain leather on a budget
- Value RFID blocking in a slim bifold
- Carry seven to nine cards and some cash
- Like a pull-tab for stored cards
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| Serman Brands 5.0 |
Ridge Wallet |
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|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.8 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Minimalist leather wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | $29.99 | from $95 |
| Value | 9.3 | 8.5 |
| Build | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Capacity | 8.3 | 8.4 |
| RFID | 8.0 | 9.0 |
| Everyday carry | 8.4 | 9.4 |
| Warranty | 7.6 | 9.6 |
| Best for | Best budget leather wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Serman Brands | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best budget leather wallet
7.8
Serman Brands 5.0
A slim full-grain leather bifold with RFID blocking and a pull-tab, at a price that underc...
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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.