Head to head
Trezor Model One vs Ridge Wallet
The short answer
Which should you buy?
On our fixed standard, Ridge Wallet earns the higher mark, 8.7 to 8.4. But the right pick depends on what you want: Trezor Model One is our call for best budget cold wallet, while Ridge Wallet is the one to get for best everyday carry.
Choose Trezor Model One if you
- Very affordable entry to cold storage
- Battle-tested, open-source firmware
- Simple and hard to misuse
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| Trezor Model One |
Ridge Wallet |
|
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 8.4 / 10 | 8.7 / 10 |
| Type | Cold storage | Minimalist everyday carry |
| Price | $49 | from $95 |
| Value | 9.1 | 8.5 |
| Best for | Best budget cold wallet | Best everyday carry |
| Maker | SatoshiLabs | Ridge |
Read the full verdicts
The full reviews
Best budget cold wallet
8.4
Trezor Model One
The original hardware wallet: proven, open-source and affordable, if now showing its age.
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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.