AKIELO Atom Wallet – RFID Blocking Card Holder
AKIELO Atom Wallet – RFID Blocking Card Holder with Money Clip and Gift Box – Expandable Minimalist Wallet Design – Slim Mens Wallet (Atom Collection)
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| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.85 cm; 75 Grams |
| Department: | Mens |
| Dimensions: | 8.7 x 5.4 x 0.85 cm; 75 Grams |
| Origin: | China |
A nicely made piece of kit. Well designed minimalist style wallet, durable and good value for money. Would highly recommend this product.
Pros:
* thin & minimalistic
* fits in pockets, small bags and pretty much everywhere
* holds a LOT of cards and a good amount of notes
* very durable
* beautiful brushed material finish
Cons:
* the money clip is a little loose so the notes do move about a bit, but I don’t carry a lot of cash anyways
Holds multiple cards. Got 7 cards in but its difficult to pull out the cards. Just put your frequently used cards in front and back. Forget about the money clip, it’s just makes it bulky and doesn’t hold the polymer money very well.
Very simple design! Which is not a bad thing! Was hoping for something a little nicer than the elastic holding the two metal pieces together, but I wouldn’t say it’s overpriced. Time will see if it will last, but my gut instinct is the durability is reflective of the price.
Fanning cards out is much harder than the companies video makes it seem. Probably not helped by the fact i ended up chucking in a couple of random cards as it was too loose and cards were wandering out of it.
The most frustrating thing is that the money clip wasn’t included, which is why I chose this product to begin with.
I do like the look and texture of the metal, though so not all bad.
Recent purchase of the ATOM wallet and I have to say that I am thoroughly impressed. The slim and minimalist design is exactly what I was looking for in a wallet after years of carrying a chunky wallet with all my cards, cash, coins and various rubbish.
The expandable feature is a game-changer, as I can fit all of my cards and cash comfortably without the bulk of a traditional wallet. I have stopped carrying cash now but the money clip is nice touch if needed.
The quality of the wallet is excellent, with a sleek and stylish design that feels solid and durable in my hand. The materials used are top-notch and the stitching is precise, giving me confidence that this wallet will last for years to come.
Overall, I highly recommend for anyone looking for a slim and stylish wallet that is both functional and practical. It’s the perfect combination of minimalist design and practicality.
With the number of cards I need to carry these days, no wallets seemed to work for me. Leather gets stretched out of shape and ugly, and the folio style of wallet won’t stay closed.
This is happily holding 12 cards without a problem, and the clip is more than enough to hold notes. I’m still mastering the art of getting them out quickly, but it’s not a problem so long as you put your most common cards in the first couple at the front and back. RFID blocking works too!
Does exactly what it says on the tin, quite small and low profile, only issue is it can be slightly awkward for getting at cards in the middle of the wallet.
Using it daily, for over two years now, and I can confidently tell that, it still looks in very good condition. it’s not the first cardholder/ wallet, but I can say it’s the best for me. I do recommend it.
Having owned a previous akielo wallet I thought I’d try a new one which holds more cards as well as having a clip. Its not perfect but it does do the job, I’ve found that putting your most used cards to the outer works better but it’s harder to get a card out of the middle without a bit of a struggle
I love this card holder!! I hate using bags and always carried my card in my back pocket which doesn’t do a great deal for the lifespan of the card. Since buying this card holder, I still carry my card in my pocket and it remains in perfect condition! It’s easy to use, well made and it’s great peace of mind to know it has RFID protection. Comes with a note clip too but unfortunately it doesn’t stop how quickly they leave your pocket!
Mine is still stiff after a while of using it. It has damaged a card but a part from that, solid. It definitely stops card skimming and has reduced my pocket bulge which can be an issue in London. It is on the slightly heavy side and mine is showing white scratches through the paint or whatever they have used. (Not the design. Literally white paint as that has darkened from wear and tear on use).
I’ve bought another of these now because the first one was so good! Just as good if not better than the ‘Ridge’ make that are over 100 perfect condition and comes in a really smart box. Makes a great gift for the brother… partner… dad or friend!
This wallet is a nice, affordable option for people that want a more minimal everyday carry. It’s sleek and comfortable in the front pocket of my jeans (along with keys and sometimes earbuds) with 4 cards inside, but it can hold far more if you need it to.
It did take me a little bit to get used to properly removing my cards, such as which side of the wallet remove the cards at first (the orientation of the Akielo branding made this a little confusing as it is upside down when holing the wallet upright), which could’ve also been helped with the presence of another small elastic strap on the bottom, making it possible to only be able to remove cards right-way up.
The lack of that extra piece of elastic also means that the two plates have a bit of wiggle, but this isn’t a durability concern, at least in the short term, as for the price it is a very well built piece of kit. Also my cards never came out of the wallet accidentally, as due to the tension/strength of the elastic, they were constantly held in place. And once you get used to the ‘proper’ way to remove your cards, it is very easy to fan them out and get the right card out, instead of taking them all out and having to fumble around.
The wallet also comes with an optional cash clip that can be easily added or kept off the wallet. I can’t personally speak to it’s efficiency or how well it stays attached overtime however as I haven’t used it on my wallet, as I don’t personally carry cash everyday, and so don’t really have a need for it, though it is a nice bonus.
Although I have a few little nit-picks here and there, this is a great budget wallet option and I would definitely recommend it to anyone interested, as compared to more premium options (such as the Ridge Wallet), you’re getting the same fundamentals at a fraction of the price.
I like these, only issue is can be a bit of a pain to get a card out – and back in. Tend to end up yanking all out then ramming them all back in.
Also finding some of the elastic on the ends is starting to frey.
But decent product! Ditch the bulky wallet.
Holds about 5 to 6 cards very well. Using for 4 months, the elastics on the side as good quality. The only problem is to getting the cards in the middle…. will have to get used to orelse ending up with pulling all cards out.
A great little wallet, very good at holding multiple cards (I have around 8 in mine). Fantastic size to keep in your pocket. Only criticism is that the money clip can slide out quite easily and so it is not that great at keeping large amounts of cash. But, if you mainly operate by using your cards I don’t think you would be disappointed with this product.
I don’t normally write reviews but I thought I would for this particular product.I haven’t used a wallet since I was a teenager (now 53) and was always looking for alternatives.I opted for this because I didn’t want to lash out 70 odd quid for a Ridge or 50 on a Decadent Minimalist card holder so after reading these reviews I decided I’d give this a go and see how we get on.
It looks well made and the cards slide in and out with no obvious problems that others have had with this and similar products and I’m not too sure about the money clip,would have prefered it to be permanently attached to the holder thereby making it feel more secure but that’s just a minor gripe from me.
I’ll see how long it lasts and if it does damage cards like others have protested about then I might have to go more upmarket and lash out on one the two mentioned above but as for now it seems to be doing the trick.
Overall, the build quality is perfect. The surfaces are well polished, the tolerances all seem spot on, the elastic seems of good quality and is very rigid, after shaking the wallet for a good 5 minutes non of my 4 cards fell out. As for usability, it will take me a little while to get used to. Going from a typical wallet with slots for each card, it takes me a little longer to retrieve the card I want from this one. But again, with time I’m sure it’ll be second nature. The wallet feels great, looks great, feels like it’s gonna last me a while Etc.
Overall, 10/10 would recommend.
Edit, something like 6 months later.
The wallet Is still in almost perfect condition. A few little marks here and there, a small scuff on one corner from an unlucky drop onto concrete most likely. The only way to easily tell I’ve had this a while, is that the elastic material has gone slightly “Knobbly” for lack of a better word, as most soft materials do overtime, but there are easy ways to fix that I think.
On a day to day basis I’ve been keeping 4-5 cards in here every day, along with a couple 5 notes folded twice length ways. Even with this, the elastic has only lost a small bit of it’s strength. It can no longer hold just one card at all really. With two cards they fit and stay in somewhat well, but with enough jiggling it around they will fall out. With three cards you have to really rag it about to get them loose. After 4 cards they stay in there like new, only really coming loose if you push them.
Overall, ESPECIALLY considering the price, my score is still a solid 9 or 10/10 for this little beauty.
I’ve been using this wallet for a few days. So after my short time using it I can say that it appears really sturdy and very well made. It doesn’t look or feel cheap in any way. One aspect of the design that I think is a win over the ridge is the screwless design.. Because 100% if one of those comes out you’re never finding it again, so a bit of peace of mind there.
My biggest concern was functionality.. I thought it would be a bit of a faff to get anything other than the front card. In reality though it’s fine. It’s very easy to slide them all up and then push down the nearest cards until you reach the one you want, even with embossed cards. That’s how I’ve been doing it at least and it works well.
Infact, I look forward to buying stuff so that I can get my ATOM out and flick a card out. I’m sure the novelty will wear off in time, but I’ll still be left with a great wallet that will hopefully last me for years to come.
The note clip requires you to trifold your notes so that they sit within the dimensions of the wallet. It’s not too much hassle, although the new polymer notes don’t fold very well. With that said though, folded in that way they do hold very tightly within the note clip. And anyway, if you’re looking at this wallet then you’re probably not looking to carry more than 2 or 3 notes, which is the optimum amount to store in there I reckon.
My only negative really is that Akielo sent me the wrong colour! But, the brushed silver that I received still looks decent and I can’t be bothered with the hassle of returning.
So yeah, a bit of a real world review. If you are on the fence about this wallet… I would urge you to just buy it. Its not as fiddly as it looks, its well made, and based on a previous purchase I can say first hand that the customer service is absolutely top class. Akielo are clearly a small UK business and your money won’t be lost in the chinese rubbish that we so often end up buying. As I’m writing this the wallet is 15 quid… It’s well worth it so just buy it. I honestly don’t see how more expensive adaptations such as the ridge wallet could be any better.
I’m in no way affiliated with Akielo, I’ve just had good customer service from them and I genuinely love this wallet.