I’ve been carrying around a bulky, pocket-ruining wallet for a long time, and I think it’s safe to say that I should have upgraded years ago: the seams are starting to tear under the strain of too many cards, and the leather is paper thin. I’m practically a sitting duck for identity theft. 🦆
It’s been ages since I bought a new one, and I somehow missed the advent of secure, smart wallets and slim designs. But with a little research, I narrowed my choice down to two options: Ekster and Ridge. Read on to see which one I chose.
If you’re cost conscious… go with Ekster
- Wide variety of RFID-blocking smart wallet styles to choose from
- Crafted with materials like premium leather, space-grade aluminum, and 3k carbon fiber
- Just about all of them are priced under $100
- Free Cash Clip with orders of $90+
- Ridge starts at $95, but their durable, high performance options are priced a bit higher
For a diverse line of products… go with Ekster
- Several premium leather options available with different colors to choose from, like Classic Brown, Roma Cognac, and Merlot Red, among others
- For hard case lovers: space-grade aluminum, 3k carbon fiber, and ultra premium 18k gold
- Optional credit card-sized tracking device for an extra price (currently $36)
- Just about every Ekster product is a slim, RFID-blocking smart wallet or cardholder
For several variations of one design… go with Ridge
- Wallets are a recreation of their one, minimalist wallet design
- Hard case, RFID-blocking wallet
- Comes in durable materials like aluminum, titanium, and carbon fiber
For fast access to all your cards… go with Ekster
- Wallets and card holders can hold between 12-15 cards and bills depending on the style
- Accessing any one of them is super easy
- Cards are tightly-held and protected against skimming until you’re ready to use them
- With a click of a button, the wallet ejects them in a smooth, staggered fan
- NO fumbling around for cards
My final choice… Ekster
Though both smart wallets seem very alike at face value, Ekster really sold me on the extra features and huge selection of choices. I love how easy it is to safely keep track of all my cards, and the convenience of being able to access the one I want whenever I want is honestly priceless.
