ROCO MINIMALIST Aluminum Slim Wallet RFID BLOCKING Money Clip - No.2

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I am comparing two popular Minimalist Slim Wallets: Woogwin vs ROCO Both a very similar with some subtle differences... Full disclosure... I received the Woogwin version at a reduced rate for a fair review. So that is exactly what I plan to do, by comparing it to another popular version sold on Amazon... the ROCO. Both products claim they are RFID BLOCKING. I did NOT test this nor is that a compelling reason for me to buy one. I like a slim wallet, I don;t carry cash, and I have lots of cards... so that is the drive for me to get one. Woogwin: (Woogwin Minimalist Slim Wallet Mens RFID BLOCKING Money Clip ) On 10/6/2016 the price was $8.89, but I received it for $1.99 Plates are made a black plastic. + Less expensive - Price today is as low as $6.99 + Good for lots of cards 20+ + Cards slide easier in and out... but that is because the band is so lose at 20+ cards - Edges have a bite to them, especially the corners. - Not good for 1 - 15 cards, I would fear I would lose my cards. ROCO: (ROCO Minimalist Aluminum Slim Wallet RFID BLOCKING Money Clip - No.2) Plates are made of aluminum. On 10/5/2016 I paid $14.70 + Comes with two different sized bands... Good small or Large set of cards. + Tighter bands. Even on the larger band... it held tight even with less than 15 cards. + Has smaller band to hold 2-8 cards easily + Edges are smooth with no sharp points. - Cards are tight.. hard to slide out... but that could be a plus because they are help tight. No fear of them falling out. Bottom line: The Woogwin is a great price if you plan to carry 16+ Cards. The ROCO is a little more money but you can hold far less cards at a time.

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My initial reaction when I first opened the package and put some cards in the slim wallet was...oh boy this is going to be annoying to get cards in and out of, but I decided to give it an honest try anyway. It is a tight fit when you slide your credit cards/ID in between the pieces of metal, but turns out its a huge positive...my cards never fall out of this thing, and when you get use to it...removing a card when you need to isnt really difficult at all. Sometimes I find myself relieved when it comes time to checkout in certain places because I just pull the slim wallet out...slide out a card if I need to, pay, then slide it back in and go on my way...100 times easier than dealing with a wallet or having loose cards/cash in your pocket. The black band keeps the two pieces of aluminum together perfectly to protect and hold your cards and even allows you to slide cash in behind it. I have approximately 4 cards in mine and it fits in my pocket very nicely! The black band does attract lint from the pocket but it doesnt bother me much. I cant see myself ever going back to a wallet after using one of these

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This wallet just didnt work the way I thought it would. Perhaps I had a different expectation, but it just isnt for me. I can tell that it is a well made, sturdy item. The aluminum is strong and smooth. The rubber bands are thick and powerful. I think that they are just a little too thick and powerful for my use. Given the strength of the rubber bands, I went ahead and put the larger one on. I am sure that there is no way I could have pulled anything out with the smaller one in place. After trying on the rubber band sizes, I pulled out about half of my wallet contents, places it between the aluminum pieces, and stretched the rubber band into place. I liked how nice and tight and in place everything was. At first I thought it was very tidy and convenient, and then I tried to push the contents up to remove a card, (like the picture shows) and it was impossible. I couldnt remove a single item simply by sliding the contents upward. I had to completely remove the rubber band. The fit is just too tight. Having to remove and replace the rubber band, eliminated all of the tidy and compact benefits. The advertisement states that the large band can hold up to twelve cards, and I just cant see how that would be possible. Overall, this just isnt the product for me. Perhaps I am too weak to use it appropriately, or maybe I just have too much stuff. Either way, I couldnt make it work the way I thought it would. I love the compact nature and design, and the addition of the RFID blocking, I just couldnt make it happen. I received this ROCO Minimalist Aluminum Slim Wallet RFID BLOCKING Money Clip - No.2 - at a discounted price in exchange for an honest review. :) I hope that my review is helpful and know that I was in no way swayed by the discounted price. I try to truthfully describe and critique the item to the best of my ability, and usually with a personal touch. Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Thank you for taking the time to read my review. Hopefully it helped!

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I was a bit skeptical when I first purchased this. After using it for a few days however, I dont think I can go back to a normal wallet. The bands are sturdy (so far) and hold your credit cards and money tightly. It also doesnt take much effort to remove or insert cards, but may require a little practice. I cant speak about how well it is against RFID skimming, but the solid metal plates will most likely do the job. I do not recommend placing it in your back pocket when driving or seated since it will press the cards down at an angle and stretch the band. I wouldnt place bills in between the band and plate, but rather, fold the bills into 3rds and insert behind the last credit card. Overall, its a great minimalist wallet for holding IDs and credit cards (which is all I need it for). If you do use it for paper money also, it can be cumbersome, but not impossible to use. Id recommend a money clip for that.

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So simple, so easy to use, but ingenious. Two separate pieces of aluminum held together with a big rubber band, with your cards sandwiched inside. Rigid aluminum protects your cards and is just slightly larger to protect the edges. Cards are not that easy to remove, but easy enough until I learn to properly use the wallet. I have ten cards in mine and they fit easily. Ive used a small leather minimalist wallet for years so the small size is familiar. Came with one extra band. As to whether or not the RFID works, who knows? **UPDATE** After six months use I still struggled to locate and remove a needed card from the wallet. I also discovered as my cards were rubbing together they were being severely scratched, especially the ones up against the aluminum. I have returned to my previous minimalist leather wallet that has individual slots for each card.

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