Head to head
Smartish Side Hustle vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 7.6. But the right pick depends on what you want: Smartish Side Hustle is our call for best budget MagSafe wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Smartish Side Hustle if you
- Want the lowest price that still works
- Usually carry a full three cards
- Want a lifetime warranty
- Do not need leather or a tracker
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| Smartish Side Hustle |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.6 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | MagSafe card wallet | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $24.99 | from $95 |
| Value | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Build | 7.8 | 9.2 |
| Capacity | 7.4 | 8.4 |
| Everyday carry | 7.8 | 9.4 |
| Warranty | 9.0 | 9.6 |
| Best for | Best budget MagSafe wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Smartish | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best budget MagSafe wallet
7.6
Smartish Side Hustle
A budget MagSafe card wallet with a surprisingly firm grip and a lifetime warranty. Just k...
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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.