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WHAT'S THE BEST WALLET?
Ridge wallet vs. Aviator wallet
Ridge Wallet or AVIATOR – which slim wallet is better?
Both are slim metal wallets with RFID protection and a lifetime warranty. In everyday use, though, they differ a lot: in how you get to your cards, where your coins go, and where and how they are made.
The verdict in 30 seconds
- All cards in one pull: The pull strap lifts your whole card stack at once. With Ridge you fan them out with your thumb.
- Coin compartment included: It is built into the AVIATOR Slide. With Ridge it is an add-on.
- Made to order: Every AVIATOR is machined to order in our workshop in Germany. Ridge is made in China.
- Repairable: Every part is available on its own. Your wallet gets repaired, not replaced.
When Ridge is the better fit: if you want a MagSafe wallet for your phone. AVIATOR doesn't offer that.
Jump to the models ↓Side by side
| AVIATOR | Ridge | |
|---|---|---|
| Cards | 1 – 20 | 1 – 12 |
| Getting cards out | Pull strap: all cards in one pull | Thumb notch: fan the cards out |
| Coin compartment | Built in (Slide) | Add-on, extra |
| Cash | Elastic band or cash clip | Strap or clip |
| RFID protection | Yes | Yes |
| AirTag holder | Yes | Yes |
| Made | To order, in our workshop in Germany | In China |
| Personal | Configurator, 650+ combinations | Colors and editions |
| Warranty | Lifetime on metal and carbon parts | Lifetime |
| Price aluminum | from €85 with coin compartment | €89 without coin compartment |
| Price carbon | €144 with coin compartment | €149 without coin compartment |
Ridge details from eu.ridge.com, regular price, as of Nov 8, 2026.
Four differences you notice every day
01
Pull. Fan. Pay.
One pull on the strap lifts your whole card stack, one swipe of the thumb fans it out. The card you need is in your hand in three seconds.
Ridge: push cards out one by one through the thumb notch. Many users say it takes practice.
02
A place for coins and keys
The coin compartment is built into the AVIATOR Slide and holds coins, a key or a SIM card without making the wallet thicker. 84% of our customers choose a model with it.
Ridge: coin tray sold as a separate add-on.
03
Made to order
We machine every wallet in our workshop in Germany, made to order within 72 hours. The design won the German Design Award.
Ridge: made in China.
04
Your wallet, part by part
Cover, frame, coin compartment, cash clip or AirTag holder, screws, pull strap: you put it together. Every part is also sold on its own if you want to swap something later.
Ridge: fixed models in many colors.
They switched from Ridge
Real reviews from customers who owned a Ridge before.
★★★★★
„Night and day better than the ridge I tried first, and not made in china.“
Verified buyer
★★★★★
„I kept the Aviator and returned the Ridge.“
Verified buyer
★★★★★
„My Ridge is now retired.“
Verified buyer
Our picks for Ridge switchers
The three models most customers start with. All with pull strap and coin compartment, configurable on the product page.
The starter
Obsidian Black Aluminum
Matte black and understated. The direct alternative to the Ridge aluminum.
€85 incl. coin compartment
View & configure
The classic
Brushed Silver Aluminum
Brushed aluminum in the original design that won the German Design Award.
€99 incl. coin compartment
View & configure
The lightest
Carbon Fiber 3K matte
Real carbon fiber, noticeably lighter. For anyone who had the Ridge carbon in mind.
€144 incl. coin compartment
View & configureBlack Week 20% off all aluminum and carbon wallets, applied automatically in the cart.
German Design Award
Lifetime warranty
Made in Germany
Free shippingAs seen in
The comparison on video
An independent YouTube review: Ridge and AVIATOR side by side.
Questions from Ridge switchers
Does it hold as many cards as a Ridge?
More: the AVIATOR holds 1 to 20 cards, Ridge recommends up to 12. The elastic band adjusts to the stack, so it doesn't rattle with only a few cards.
Is the AVIATOR MagSafe compatible?
No. The AVIATOR is built for your pocket, not for the back of your phone. If MagSafe matters to you, a MagSafe wallet is the better fit.
How long does delivery take?
We make your wallet within 72 hours. Shipping then takes 2–3 business days in Germany, 5–11 in the EU and 7–14 worldwide.
What if something breaks?
All aluminum, brass, carbon and titanium parts come with a lifetime warranty. Wear parts like the band are easy to swap yourself, and every part is sold individually.
Does it block RFID?
Yes. Like the Ridge, the metal body protects your cards from unauthorized scanning.
Our verdict
If you only carry cards and need MagSafe, Ridge is a solid choice. If you want faster access to your cards, room for coins, and a wallet that is made for you and can be repaired for years, AVIATOR is the better wallet.
See the modelsAVIATOR Slim Walletfrom €85 · with coin compartment
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