Head to head
Tangem Wallet vs Ridge 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: Tangem Wallet is our call for best for beginners, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
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
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| Tangem Wallet |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.8 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Card-format cold storage | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | from $54.90 | from $95 |
| Value | 9.2 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best for beginners | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | Tangem AG | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best for beginners
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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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
Tangem Wallet takes it
Tangem Wallet earns the higher mark on our standard, but read both reviews before you decide.