The Best Key Organizers for 2019 | Orbitkey vs. Bellroy vs. Keybar (and More)
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- So you're looking for the best key organizer, huh? Well I put the most popular key organizer brands to the test in a head to head (to head) battle. Watch the video to hear the results, or check out the in-depth companion article over on The Modest Man:
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If you're on the hunt for the best key organizer, you're probably not happy with your current key situation. I feel your pain. Keys are one of the most important parts of your everyday carry (EDC), and the traditional setup - loose keys on a key ring - is less than ideal for several reasons:
Your keys poke into your leg, they cause excessive wear on your pockets, they they create an ugly bulge, they shift around as you walk, etc. If this loose key situation annoys you, you're not alone. Since guys don't typically carry bags, we keep our stuff in our pockets.
And if the stuff in our pockets is causing discomfort throughout the day, it can be super annoying (even if it's just mild discomfort). The solution, of course, is to use a key organizer to “tame” your key situation and make them easier to carry around all day.
Now, there are many different key organizers available for purchase online, and it's almost impossible to find a video that actually tested the most popular ones. So I got my hands on the best key organizers from brands like Orbitkey, Keybar and Bellroy, and I tested each of them for at least two weeks.
They're actually all really solid products, and I'm sure one (or more) will be perfect for your situation and aesthetic. Enjoy the video, and feel free to ask any questions in the comments section.
Note: this video isn't sponsored. Some products were provided, free of charge, for the sake of review. Opinions are 100% my own.
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Never in my life would i have thought id be looking for a video like this. But i was,and i did. Thank you!
I feel so seen right now
Deadass
I just wanted to say how much I appreciate someone who acknowledges their favourites in a review but gives all of the products being compared a fair review of pros, cons, and why you preferred the ones that are your favourite.
My sister got an Orbitkey a couple of months ago along with some of their after-market extras, and my dad was so impressed with it that he's recently bought one as well, and now my mum is looking at getting one.
I was originally leaning towards a KeySmart myself, but now having heard from someone who's tried them more, I'm going to weigh up the different pros and cons of each one for a bit longer before I make my decision.
For those wondering, Keysmart offers the Keysmart Rugged. It’s a thicker Aluminum (also offered in Titanium, I have that one) and it comes with the pocket clip, a D ring for fobs, longer screws for more keys and the same bottle opener showed here. It’s ~$40 and Titanium is $50 but worth it, I think.
My two favorites are the Bellroy Key Cover Plus - geni.us/AcynOGs - and the Orbitkey Key Organizer - geni.us/lhMJ4 . Which one do you like best?
Links are not so genius it seems, justa heads up yo
is the Bellroy you have black or navy blue? can't seem to tell in the video. I am having a tough time deciding between the bellroy and the orbit. i like the multi tool functionality of the Orbit, and the aesthetics, but the bellroy completely covers your keys, so it won't scratch my phone when i put it in my pocket. which one is more comfortable in your pocket?
Just bought the KeySmart Pro for the integrated Tile technology. I'm excited to try it out! Thanks for making the decision so easy for me!
Finally a person who actually has the items, uses them and reviews them. Not like other you tubers who just post a bunch of Kickstarter videos.
Thanks for your advice. Speaking from years of trials of various key holders and first saying that I totally agree with you that KeyBar is very difficult to set up, BUT once this is done it is far superior to the others you presented. Thanks for the useful, informative video. 👍
Great and helpful review! I have used Key Smart for the past 3 weeks, and I have found myself loving it so far! The other Key Organizers you showed looked great and functional as well! Keep up the great videos!
I got a leather Orbitkey. When I bought it, it was the first key organizer I had ever seen, and I thought it was awesome! After seeing all the different types of key organizers there are in this video, I'm happy I found the orbitkey first because it's definitely my favorite out of them. It's soft, so if comfortable to have in my pocket, and I think the minimalist look of it is very nice.
Okay, so I was literally looking up key organizers and keyrings yesterday and sure enough you post this video
Awesome lineup! I’d like to add the Moosebrand Palm keyholder for consideration, similar to the key cover in a lot of ways but double ended. Love your video style Brock!
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Great video Brock!
I think this is the most in depth review on key organizers on CZcams right now
Must have been edited by a real expert 😉
@@BrockMcGoff XD
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This looks like exactly the comparison I was looking for
I’ve had the privilege to use Orbitkey and Campbell Cole since we only have these two brands in Malaysia and I can assure you that the quality is beyond excellent. For my day-to-day 9 to 5, I would resort to Orbitkey since it’s small and compact which fits nicely in my bag, front pocket or tiny motorcycle compartment. The Campbell Cole keywrap looks more elegant no doubt and I save those for the weekends where I have to travel to several locations and occasionally return home to grab some supplies. It can easily fit more keys but is on the larger side when compared to Orbitkey.
Really solid video. Good overall review of key organisers, haven’t seen anything like it on CZcams. Appreciate the work you put in.
This one took a while. Thanks for watching 👊🏼
Super cool comparison video! I'm a huge fan of the Keybar and have been rocking one for about a year. Been curious about picking up a Keyport it was super cool to see the ins and outs in your review
Keysmart has the clip option as well as multiple new styles.
PIVOTTTT!!
Sorry, when he said that the first time Friends automatically pop in my brain.
I think that these are awesome, you know the existence of key organizers. Never heard of em' tell now, and yes I believe I was sleeping under a rock for not hearing about these earlier... I'm always losing everything even my dang keys😅
Awesome video Brock! Definitely a video worth putting out there! I have been looking for something to hold my keys too so this is handy!
I have the Orbitkey and I have to say I love it. Its extremely handy and takes up so little space .
I love the Bellroy plus version. I was a little harsh with it, and it broke after a year, but they did honor my 3-year warranty and send me a new one after I contacted them through email.
Same here, except mine reached the 2 year mark before one of the elastic straps snapped. I sent them an email, they had me send a picture of it, and I had a new one 1 week later. They even let me choose my new color.
Keysmart also offers the Keysmart Utility that comes with the belt/pocket clip. Or you can buy a stand alone clip and attach it to your Keysmart
Thanks for the video. Great breakdown of some popular brands. I’m sporting the Carbocage. Good organizer, light weight, fits in bigger keys without sticking out like the KeySmart does. Made of carbon fibre and I’ve been using it for the past 2 years. Recommended.
I've been carrying the silicone version of Orbit key for about two years now and i love it! Back then i had this mess of keys taking up one of my pockets. Not i carry all my 7 keys i use ever day in my watch pocket (that small pocket on almost every jeans) and still have one free picked
I love my keyport. I have the one with 6 keys though. Seeing the bellroy, I must admit, seems like something i would also like
This is perfect thank you for your great review. I'm trying to get my husband little gifts he would use for father's day. I want to have it all ready before June.
Thank you for demonstrating the different options. Of organizing your keys with various organizing options. I am going to buy the keyport pivot , by you demonstrating how it's useful of many functions that is my decision. That's the one I'm getting. Thank you very much for your help.
Love this review comparison. subscribed.
Ultimately guys only have wallets, keys and watches for the most basic accessories and key organizers are the most forgotten and underestimated. Great topic well presented.
btw the product links are broken...
Pocket knife
@@toddguillory685 true.
@@toddguillory685 A knife is more of a tool to me
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A knife is a edc for "men" regardless of the category it falls under...
Keybar is the OG and I've had one for over 5 years. It is very hard to set up and I think I need to switch to the bellroy. Awesome video didn't know there was this many products.
This a very thorough video 📹. Great job!
Great video here! Excellent channel as always.
Straight to the point, awesome
Actually i didnt expect to stumble upon a hogh quality video like this when googeling the case. Great Job!
Never in my life would I have thought I'd be looking up how to organize my keys! But here I am... Ghaaad I'm old. 😂😂 Great video btw!
You and me both!
I have had the keyport slide 6 key version for years and I love it. I cannot imagine using anything bulkier. The setup takes longer since you have to have custom keys cut or a fob slide made but it is worth it. Making a key is fast and cheap and the size decrease is definitely worth it for me. Although i did have to work-around to get my office key made since it was stamped "do not duplicate" I got mine before the flashlight option was available so I may have to buy a new one after six years of use to get the new functionality. I don't understand how you thought the Campbell Cole Keywrap was the best looking. I guess different people like different designs.
Cool vid! Could've loved to have known about this at the start of dec 😂 all the best
I know! Tried to get it out sooner. These make great gifts.
What key organizers are in your boys stable?
I would suggest getting the "extras" such as the tile or flashlight as external addons. this way if the tile or flashlight dies or breaks you only have to replace that one part and not the whole thing.
plus you have more choice on what kind of flashlight or tile you want.
I’ve used both generations of the Orbit Key and the Bellroy product. Decided to stick with the Bellroy. Fit in side the pocket alittle better. Nevertheless a cool line up / review.
Notification squad 😍 and those brands looks awesome definitely going to have two of them Thanks BROCK 😍
Thanks for watching!
Great review man keep up the good work👍
I just started watching your videos about 2 weeks ago. Indeed modest and stylish as advertised with good tips!
The Tile in Key Smart Pro has saved me many times. I also use the light every night to get into my house.
I have literally been researching all of these products this morning trying to get a last minute Christmas gift (to myself) hehe. Couldn’t have asked for a better video and review at a better time. I am still so indecisive though!!
Brock, this was great. I needed this video when I went ahead and chose my EDC key organizer.
I just got the keysmart pro and love it.
how has it lasted for you? If you dont mind me asking what is the field of work you do? IM just trying to figure out the best one for me.
I think i like the keysmart rugged with the belly clip and the keysmart pro.
I appreciate your review, thank you! :)
Great video, as always! I am looking for a key holder like these and this video is very usefull. Merry Christmas from the Netherlands
thanks for the review. you answered my questions.
Love my KeyBar. I’ve seriously beat that thing for years and it’s still going strong. Plus I love the clip. Don’t like carrying any other way anymore.
Look at the Keysmart rugged. Its heavier duty metal without adding too much bulk and has a pocket clip. I've ended up accidentally throwing mine across concrete and its held up fine.
Thanks for the video. Love the bellroy plus. Quick question though about the bellroy plus, does it come with that round metal attachment for your car key?or do i have to buy that separately?my car key is what i hate carrying with my actual fob. Thanks in advance. I appreciate it.
Great video! Not into key organizers but I enjoyed watching it. Your hair looks great as well! What product you using in this video?
Great video! I've been looking for a key organizer however one of my concerns is one handed use. Do you have any issues with this on the ones other than the keyport? Coming home in hand I'm already juggling a water bottle, coffee mug, and cell phone coming off a holder in my car.
Amazing video!! will come in handy in the future when i own my first car :)
I recently got a great deal on a KeySmart Rugged. It doesn't have the Tile feature, which I'd like, but FWIW the Rugged I got DOES have a removable pocket clip like the Keybar. I think that Belroy Plus looks great. That OrbitKey doesn't look like it would hold as much as the Rugged while maintaining the same thickness. Anyways, great video!
Anything better out there for those of us out the with fobs/ keyfobs? Love the video!!
Thanks for this video! This help me a lot on what to purchase! I ended up getting the original keysmart. Just have a quick question, I was really unsure if the screws will get undone long term. I was thinking of using a thread lock possibly blue or purple Loctite Just wanted to know if it would be a good idea?
Campbell Cole is the one I use- love it
I think making your own orbitkey, whth a size that fits your needs is the best choice
Nice comparison! Great video! I switched to Orgalumee key holder after years of using Keysmart. It works for me really nice. Thinking of buying Orbitkey as well.
I have been using an older Key Smart for about three years and love it. In my opinion it is way superior to most of the gadgets you present in this video. Most seem way too bulky. I have tried leather alternatives, but prefer the Key Smart. It is smarter, way thinner and more portable. Reminds me of a Swiss knife!
My Keysmart had been with me for 5 years. I considered the Bellroy but I just know that the leather loop is going to break off.
Thanks for the video, ended up buying the keybar because of the pocket clip
Hope you enjoy it!
Great video. Thanks man appreciate videos like this. 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Awesome video.
thanks this was helpful
Thanks for the review. If I carry keys hung to my belt, are they all equally capable? In particular, are they all secure (against unwanted unscrewing)?
Right on the nickelback of time. Currently in the market for one lol 😂
You have to go to Keybar to actually see all of the different options you can add to it. One thing you can't add to pretty much any of the other ones is a knife blade for people who need that for EDC.
They are a bit bigger but 4 and 6 key ring trifolds are also worth considering.
You can get the KeySmart Rugged with a good quality, removable pocket clip. I have two of them with this option. Have been using KeySmart for years now and have yet to come across anything else that can match them in my opinion. Currently have an order in for the new KeySmart Max and looking forward to seeing how it compares to the older models.
Hi, really useful video. I have been looking for an organiser, but I carry the RADAR key for disabled toilets, which is a fairly long key. Can you suggest an organiser which can fit the RADAR key inside. Thanks
Key-bar all the way. Pocket clip, one hand use, expandability, and aftermarket accessories.
Its too heavy
@@ermal6157 they make a carbon fiber model...
This video was really well made and helpful. The Bellroy plus looks like the best choice for me, but I am concerned whether it will stay shut with a car key similar to the one in your video inside. I would attach my larger car key with integrated buttons for the car I drive to the outside. Thanks -
If the key has a fob built in, it might be too big for the Plus. I can’t say for sure, though.
Had the Bellroy at first; but the elastic band on the inside snapped fairly soon, does not seem to be made to last unfortunately. Orbitkey now, love the looks, and is super sturdy.
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Great video..
Seems like none are big enough to hold a car key like mine, would have to hang it with fob..
Defeats the purpose for me, I will continue looking for one though..
Thanks for the hard work you put into your videos, very thorough..
Have you tried the keysmart with the extensions on?
I so need one of these
Great video 👊🏻
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I have a red Keysmart with a pocket clip. It has thicker sides and is very heavy duty, been using it for several years. I only mention this because you kept mentioning the lack of a pocket clip!
Dont worry about the keysmart logo. It fades away after a few weeks use...
Other than that, I love KeySmart. The built in tile is extremely helpful!
I have added a usb memorystick and thats really practical.
Keep in mind that different countries might have different prefered key types and sizes. Many key organizers from USA are said to be not so great for the thicker keys used in Germany for example. Might be a good idea to look for manufacturers from your own country...
hi there! where did you get the ring in your bellroy cover plus?
Good roundup! I've seen positive reviews on the Jibbon key organiser. Have you heard of them Brock? I've had the Orbit for a while but I'm looking to give Jibbon a go. No tools to assemble and no metal parts on top. Leather seems good quality too.
Orbitkey is amazing to use every day, only problem is that interior of orbitkey, should not be pale leather- it discolours badly
I got the Campbell Cole organiser in tan for Xmas. I saw it in the CZcams story you had about wanting to review these 👌🏼 So thank you! haha
Could you write something to sum up your experience? I love how they look and am considering one vs the Orbitkey but unable to decide :(
Should have included the quiet carry shorty. Absolutely amazing key organizer.
Were there problems pairing your keysmart pro? I recently bought one and can't get it to pair with my phone.
The Bellroy key cover looks good. Do you think it could fit three regular keys and a tile? if not how about two keys a tile?
Where I live (The Netherlands) we sometimes use house keys that somewhat resemble a Philips head screwdriver (rounded key). I'm unsure if you have these elsewhere or what they are known as. Would these products fit this type of key? Nice video!
I have one fob, and one house key.
I don't think I need as key organizer but I do think a couple accessories and a good way to organize and carry them would be a good idea. Knife, multitool, olight etc. I don't know what would work best
What would work with a household mortice key ? All I see are regular flat keys in the videos .. I'm looking for a solution for my key situation..
You should've added the Thorkey by Northwall into this but great comparisons!
My house key is very long, almost 10cm, its one of those that you have to insert horizontally.. I was wondering if it could work with any of these organizers? + I have 9 keys total
I love my Orbitkey.
also keysmart can reversely find your smart phone if you have your keys and looking for your phone by pressing the tile button twice. edit, even if its in vibrate or silent.
Hello. I have a question on the Keysmart Max, wishing you could shed light on. My concern is how slim it could possibly be. The answer of this question is hard to find on the internet because most people are concerned with how many keys it can possibly holds. So do you have any idea how thick the Keysmart Max is if there is no key and disc and screw driver in it, so that I can estimate that myself? Thank you very much!
Nice video