Product Review: Ekster Parliament AirTag wallet

If you’ve ever struggled to keep track of your essentials, Ekster has an innovative solution for you. The Ekster Parliament AirTag wallet, the latest addition to their renowned Parliament wallet lineup, is designed to seamlessly integrate your AirTag for enhanced tracking convenience. Let’s delve into the features that make this wallet a standout choice.

Sleek and Functional Design

Ekster doesn’t compromise on style. The Ekster Parliament AirTag wallet arrives in its signature elegant black box, setting the stage for a premium unboxing experience. While the wallet lacks embossing, it exudes sophistication with its sleek design. Unwrapping the tissue paper reveals the wallet in Napa black, with a classic brown option also available.

Thoughtful Exterior Features

One of the standout features of this wallet is the exterior card slot. It’s strategically placed to ensure quick access without obstructing the AirTag portion. No more fumbling to retrieve your essential cards. The dedicated AirTag slot is easy to use, keeping your AirTag securely in place.

Interior Organization

Inside the Ekster Parliament AirTag Edition, you’ll find two interior card slots, providing room for your essential cards. These slots are well-suited for smaller cards like driver’s licenses or insurance cards. Additionally, there’s an interior strap designed for cash, folded twice, fitting neatly. For added versatility, you can use this space for extra cards.

Capacity and Build Quality

This wallet can comfortably accommodate six non-embossed or five embossed cards. It measures 4.1 x 2.5 x 0.4 inches and weighs 77 grams (2.7 ounces), constructed from durable chrome-tanned leather. Overall, Ekster has a reputation for quality, and this wallet lives up to that standard. The most fiddly component of this wallet which has had problems in the past is the push button, with many reporting that it can easily break off. I’ve seen those complaints largely die down over time which I hope demonstrates an improvement in materials and build.

User Experience

Testing the wallet’s capacity, we managed to fit nine cards, including two in the exterior slot, six in the interior card box, and an extra quick access slot. However, it’s worth noting that overloading the strap area may make closing the wallet a bit challenging. Overall, the parliament is still easy to use and provides an elegant way of carrying an AirTag. The push button is smoother than prior Parliaments we’ve compared, and the feel of the wallet is still compact enough, so as to not feel like you’re carrying another phone in your pocket.

Craftsmanship

Designed in the Netherlands and assembled in China, this wallet blends style and functionality seamlessly. Its extruded aluminum box, wrapped in premium American hide from Gold-rated tanneries, is both durable and aesthetically pleasing. The machine-sewn leather boasts neatly painted edges, adding to its polished appearance.

AirTag Integration

The integration of the AirTag is where this wallet truly shines. The AirTag holder is made of silicone, seamlessly integrated into the wallet’s leather body. It ensures a secure fit for the AirTag without adding excessive bulk. While the AirTag itself isn’t particularly slim, it fits snugly and doesn’t protrude noticeably.

Conclusion

There’s no real issues with this version of the Parliament. It performs just as well as it has in the past and it was great to take another look at it, especially with the AirTag feature. Overall, it’s still in its 3.0 configuration which wee last looked at in 2019.

In summary, the Ekster Parliament AirTag wallet offers a user-friendly and elegant solution for carrying an AirTag. The push-button mechanism operates smoothly, and the wallet’s compact size ensures it feels like a wallet and not an extra phone.

Final Score:

• Quality: 4/5
• Price: 3/5
• Features: 4/5
• Usability: 4/5
• Perception: 4/5

Overall Rating: 3.8 out of 5