The Best Key Organizers for 2019 | Orbitkey vs. Bellroy vs. Keybar (and More)

[@trabaduris1]

Never in my life would i have thought id be looking for a video like this. But i was,and i did. Thank you!

[@Johnnyoats]

I feel so seen right now

[@themoongateofficial]

Deadass

[@ErraticPerfectionist]

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.

[@cavalry1213]

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.

[@wesleygarrett3630]

Keysmart has the clip option as well as multiple new styles.

[@certifiedinsomnia7949]

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.

[@mastamuffin]

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.

[@ashleysaldanha6898]

Great video Brock! I think this is the most in depth review on key organizers on KZbin right now

[@BrockMcGoff]

Must have been edited by a real expert 😉

[@ashleysaldanha6898]

@@BrockMcGoff XD

[@RealMuperSan]

Ashley Saldanha yup

[@jordanbull5730]

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

[@bblove3851]

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😅

[@rich8305]

Orbitkey is amazing to use every day, only problem is that interior of orbitkey, should not be pale leather- it discolours badly

[@Declan_Payan]

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!

[@CarlMurawski]

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!

[@jacobprice5863]

Coming

[@BenKurth]

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.

[@kennethlow6619]

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.

[@dewarner12]

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 -

[@BrockMcGoff]

If the key has a fob built in, it might be too big for the Plus. I can’t say for sure, though.

[@OneTalaw]

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. 👍

[@JRSnyderJrAZ]

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.

[@JRSnyderJrAZ]

btw the product links are broken...

[@toddguillory685]

Pocket knife

[@JRSnyderJrAZ]

@@toddguillory685 true.

[@KaitouKaiju]

@@toddguillory685 A knife is more of a tool to me

[@toddguillory685]

@@KaitouKaiju A knife is a edc for "men" regardless of the category it falls under...

[@BrockMcGoff]

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?

[@cctvspystore]

Links are not so genius it seems, justa heads up yo

[@losoyoso3922]

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?

[@michaeljmclean]

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!

[@blazingdan]

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!

[@MasterRoastshi]

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.

[@dinoolivas6212]

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

[@SBVCP]

I think making your own orbitkey, whth a size that fits your needs is the best choice

[@Simple_City]

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.

[@johnblue7062]

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.

[@ace3han]

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.

[@qwertyyuiop9722]

Really solid video. Good overall review of key organisers, haven’t seen anything like it on KZbin. Appreciate the work you put in.

[@BrockMcGoff]

This one took a while. Thanks for watching 👊🏼

[@Osiris3657]

I have the KeySmart and I don't use it anymore. Setting it up is a pain in the ass, and the screws that hold the two pieces together come loose very easily

[@pitiedvod]

I found a little locktite on the screws for the KeySmart really improved on it staying together and you can work the tightness to however tight you want. I don't have the one with the tile or the light, but the thinner original keysmart with the extender which I then modded to fasten a pocket clip to the side. Works awesomely.

[@MrVLeAsian]

Okay, so I was literally looking up key organizers and keyrings yesterday and sure enough you post this video

[@OSW]

Cool vid! Could've loved to have known about this at the start of dec 😂 all the best

[@BrockMcGoff]

I know! Tried to get it out sooner. These make great gifts.

[@Nole-yc9ku]

What key organizers are in your boys stable?

[@elflakeador09]

I have the Orbitkey and I have to say I love it. Its extremely handy and takes up so little space .

[@jakecreevy5467]

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.

[@teddybeard1805]

Tried the keysmart. The first few weeks, it worked well and I liked it. After that, It was really just more of a nuisance than anything. Screws kept backing out. I'd have to tighten them every couple of days. Eventually, I somehow lost one of them, making it useless. I think I might try the orbitkey after watching this.

[@chilton71]

Sounds like a good situation to use Locktite.

[@teddybeard1805]

Nathan Chilton Yeah sure. Until I want to add or remove a key.

[@kore6078]

I have my keysmart for over 3 years, never had that problem....

[@benw9431]

TeddyBeard they make blue loctite for that very reason.

[@jesh879]

Probably lost the spring washer

[@martinj612]

Isn't it completely useless ? If your keys doesn't have colors caps, how do you know which one is which ?

[@mysticarsenal]

Martin Jelen by having atleast TWO brain cells.

[@annefresnido7010]

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!

[@BrockMcGoff]

You and me both!

[@AIRFORCEFREAK1]

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.

[@scottwallace4864]

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.

[@DarioCruzII]

The Bellroy's fatal flaw is the leather loop for the car keys. Leather loops wont last, they should have made it out of stainless steel and pvd coated it or something. I don't want all my keys getting lost because the leather loop broke.

[@marcusanders9365]

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.

[@yenfr5306]

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.

[@near-your-current-location]

Thanks for the video, ended up buying the keybar because of the pocket clip

[@BrockMcGoff]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@anthonyn4702]

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.

[@GunCollector007]

I just got the keysmart pro and love it.

[@sariahreigns3666]

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.

[@kntwing23]

I ONLY HAVE 2 KEYS TO CARRY I USE REGULAR KEY CHAINS...WHICH 1 DO U THINK I SHOULD GET? i want the cheapest item..

[@kevinpaz1055]

send a key smart to one of your subscribers !!!! I like the key smart LOL

[@Soupcan13]

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

[@future_phonk]

Key-bar all the way. Pocket clip, one hand use, expandability, and aftermarket accessories.

[@ermal6157]

Its too heavy

[@future_phonk]

@@ermal6157 they make a carbon fiber model...

[@loosescrewzzviews]

I think i like the keysmart rugged with the belly clip and the keysmart pro.

[@SATULAL]

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!

[@TengoChorr0]

I had the keysmart and it broke on me. KeyBar is better quality and my favorite. What i really like about the KeyBar is that you can customize it and....MADE IN THE USA!

[@jimkleijnen332]

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.

[@AJ_Stone]

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..

[@adoboFosho]

Have you tried the keysmart with the extensions on?

[@sariahreigns3666]

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.

[@forgedsteelwrench9249]

The Key Smart is total crap....bought it when it was first out and quickly found out how much more improvement and thought it lacked.

[@nancyoffenhiser4916]

The Tile in Key Smart Pro has saved me many times. I also use the light every night to get into my house.

[@HookahBurdar]

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!

[@JasonCheungNY]

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.

[@VanDy361]

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

[@RedPillVegan]

This looks like exactly the comparison I was looking for

[@Rino9996]

Great video! Not into key organizers but I enjoyed watching it. Your hair looks great as well! What product you using in this video?

[@mramboj]

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

[@Leo413623]

99.9% of people won't clone your keys but there's always that one fucker. I'd say hide your key profiles. Great video. I really love the comparison and VS. this was very thought out and full of wisdom. Thank you.

[@TravisTraps]

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!!

[@gl4333]

Have you considered a portable sound dampening wall? It would bring up your already great audio!

[@maksymtt]

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

[@tonytone782]

Keysmart sells a Deep Carry Pocket Clip separately for $12.99 if you really need a clip. I find it to be better without a clip.

[@ohmelik]

If he used the Bellboy key cover over a month, he will realised that it's a dud. I ran through three within six months, and just gave up.

[@mazyoda_]

Anything better out there for those of us out the with fobs/ keyfobs? Love the video!!

[@rudithedog7534]

A split ring 50c from a hardware store, fits all keys and small enough to fit in any pocket.....you are welcome

[@cavalry1213]

Hamilton Khaki Field Mechanical, am I right?! I recognize those lugs and that case anywhere.

[@Lonewolfmike]

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.

[@ricktatum]

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.

[@Gregvogel888]

Great video here! Excellent channel as always.

[@TheCleric42]

None of these work with modern car key fobs. Therefore, they’re only half-way solutions.

[@michaeldziegiel4954]

I have to disagree I think the Keyport is a great looking design and I find the one in the leather cases ugly. But I guess it is all preference.

[@cs371212]

been using the keysmart titanium one for more than a year, pretty satisfied with it. not interested in that tile thingy

[@adoboFosho]

Yeah idk why people hating on keysmart when there's titanium

[@alan30189]

Great review! Thank you! Why do you car manufacturers make such huge, dorky car keys, outside the fob? Do you have to buy a big door key key bar. Maybe you have an older car, but buy a Nissan. The key is inside the fob. I just checked a price... $43.50 for the Orbitkey? For basically a strip of leather and a couple of other hardware pieces, that probably costs less than $10 to manufacturer? They have to be f**king kidding me!! No thanks. Is there another brand that’s similar, that has a more down-to-earth price?

[@exposetheheart]

Never lost my keys till I used a Keybar with pocket clip. It doesn't hold very well. I was photographing a wedding and my camera bag unknowingly caught the Keybar and removed it from my pocket. Lost all my keys. Not fun.

[@jss.2020]

See nothing wrong with keysmart branding- ironic cause you sit in a chair that has noticeable branding

[@kozmo7]

KeyBar is the best It’s not too hard to setup for me so idk Has a ton of options as well as customizations

[@DaisoOne]

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..

[@naymul2596]

ayy. he mentioned hueguh.

[@jlegasp]

Right on the nickelback of time. Currently in the market for one lol 😂

[@yarekim5932]

KeySmart has a Pocket Clip Option.

[@franz5998]

quietcarry.. Q3 with The Helm as clip.. much better and way more stylish than any of these. dropped my almost new orbitkey 2.0 for that!

[@ermal6157]

How many keys does it fit?

[@TongueJedi]

I like the concept of the key smart but the pro is made too cheap. Had it replaced twice because it cracks around the screws with the cheap plastic. . Was thinking of the rugged version but see reviews that the screws are snapping on those.

[@bamabladez]

Thanks for the review but u missed "The Most important" note of a key ring organizer! How many keys will each on hold??

[@BrockMcGoff]

They all hold more than enough, but you can find specs on their websites.

[@sicklefinger]

If you use the SmartKey Tile in the real world, you will find several major issues. First, the housing is plastic (for the Tile version). It will crack around the screws even if you don't overtighten the screws. If you overtighten the screws, it's hard to get the keys out. So housing failure is guaranteed because it's made of plastic. It almost always requires two hands to use if you have a bunch of keys in the holder. Finally, you will get stopped by TSA at the airport if you put this in a bag and pass it through the X-Ray. it looks like a Swiss army knife on their monitors, so be prepared to have a search conducted on your bag. The Tile feature works great, just wish the housing was not so fragile.

[@Brayne01]

I just got a Keysmart Pro and I am disappointed : its mostly good for small standard keys with no security features as mostly used in the US. If you use some bigger/longer keys, i.e. with 3D security features like Zeiss Ikon or BKS you will quickly get to the limits of this system because keys will block each other. I only managed to get 2 security keys, two simple letter box style keys plus the belt clip / bottle opener - so 6 items , using the big screws with are supposedly sized for 14 keys and I feel that any more will make it unusable.

[@liameneuk]

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!

[@limpozyte]

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?

[@alpacamale2909]

the volume sounds lower on the left side. maybe mix the audio

[@moisesmunoz9101]

Bellroy key cover not practical. Best looking and feeling but the moment you use the keys you realize how flimsy the whole package is. The keys will slip out and the elastic holding them is too long for 2 keys but won’t close with 3.

[@maximilianmalcholm3644]

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.

[@CLaw-tb5gg]

I don't understand these. They make your keys bulkier and slower to get at with no obvious advantage. They might make your keys jangle less, but mine don't in my pocket anyway. I had one for a little while and I stopped using it very quickly.

[@AusMiner]

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.

[@potentwater2260]

Straight to the point, awesome

[@caoimhin7122]

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!

[@HeikkiHallamaa]

How would these work outside the US? As someone who lives in Europe, Finland to be exact, all my keys are Abloy Execs, which are neither flat or particularly short. How would these organizers work with those?

[@CampJYME]

Long shot but: any chance you still have the keyport and are willing to sell it. It's currently out of production and not going to be sold again till ~ Q2 2022.

[@vigilantezack]

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

[@DenyTheZeitgeist]

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.

[@CrazyScubaCouple]

i've been looking for a key organizer for some time now and a common complain i've found out people have is that with time (not long, as a matter of fact) the screws loosen up and you either must screw them again on a daily basis or you end uo loosing keys. im surprised you didn't mention this at all for any of the showcased products.

[@BrockMcGoff]

I haven’t experienced that at all.