Comparison · checked November 2026
Which hardware wallet to buy
The best-known hardware wallets side by side: what they cost, how secure they are, whether they work with an iPhone and how you keep the backup. All keep your keys offline; they differ in how you use them.
- 59 €the cheapest: Ledger Nano S Plus, Trezor Safe 3
- 3 / 9open source: BitBox02 Nova, Trezor Safe 3, Trezor Safe 5
- 6 / 9also work with iPhone
- 9 / 9with a secure element
The 9 models
Price, security and use
The "secure element" keeps the keys safe even if someone gets hold of the device. "Open source" means anyone can check its software.
Highlighted: the best in each row (the lowest euro price, open source, works with iPhone).
| BitBox02 Nova | Keystone 3 Pro | Ledger Nano Gen5 | Ledger Nano S Plus | Ledger Nano X | SafePal S1 | Tangem | Trezor Safe 3 | Trezor Safe 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price and security | |||||||||
| Price | 175 € | $149excl. VAT | 179 € | 59 € | 99 € | $49.99excl. VAT | $54.902 cards, excl. VAT | 59 € | 129 € |
| Secure element | Optiga Trust MEAL6+ | 3 security chips | ST33K1M5EAL6+ | ST33K1M5EAL6+ | ST33J2M0 | EAL6+ chip | EAL6+ chip | Optiga Trust MEAL6+ | Optiga Trust MEAL6+ |
| Open source | ✓ Yes | Partly | Partly | Partly | Partly | Partly | Partly | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes |
| Backup | microSD cardor words | Words or Shamir | Words + Recovery Key | Words | Words | Words | Spare cardswords optional | Words or Multi-share | Words or Multi-share |
| In everyday use | |||||||||
| Connection | USB-C Bluetooth |
QRair-gapped USB-C |
USB-C Bluetooth NFC |
USB-Cno iPhone | USB-C Bluetooth |
QRair-gapped | NFCtap on the phone | USB-C | USB-C |
| With iPhone | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| Screen | OLEDmono | 4" colour touch | 2.8" E Ink touch | Small OLED, 2 buttons | Small OLED, 2 buttons | 1.3" colour | No screen | Small OLED, 2 buttons | 1.54" colour touch |
| Coins | BTC, ETH, ADA, LTCand Bitcoin-only | 5.500+ | 500+thousands with other wallets | 500+thousands with other wallets | 500+thousands with other wallets | 200+ networks | 14.100+ tokens | Thousands | Thousands |
| App | BitBoxApp | Keystone Nexus, MetaMask | Ledger Wallet | Ledger Wallet | Ledger Wallet | SafePal App | Tangem app | Trezor Suite | Trezor Suite |
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The order is alphabetical and does not depend on whether we partner with a maker. No app offers Greek yet. Data from each maker's official shop and spec pages, checked on 7 November 2026. Dollar prices exclude VAT and duties. Buy only from the official shop. Affiliate link: if you buy, we may earn a commission at no cost to you.
One by one
Pros and what to watch
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BitBox02 Nova
Shift Crypto, SwitzerlandBest for people who mostly hold Bitcoin and want open source and a simple backup.
Pros- Open source
- Backup on a microSD card, no words to write down
- A Bitcoin-only edition
Watch out- Fewer coins than Ledger and Trezor
- The edition (Multi or Bitcoin-only) cannot be changed later
- The older BitBox02 (€149) has an older chip
See BitBox02 NovaAffiliate link -
Keystone 3 Pro
KeystoneBest for Web3 users who want to sign by QR only, with no cable.
Pros- Signs by QR: never connects to a computer
- Big touchscreen and fingerprint
- Works with MetaMask and over 100 wallets
Watch out- Price in dollars only, VAT and duties extra
- Only partly open source
See Keystone 3 ProAffiliate link -
Ledger Nano Gen5
Ledger, FranceBest for people who want a Ledger with a touchscreen at a mid price, iPhone included.
Pros- 2.8" E Ink touchscreen
- Bluetooth and NFC: works with iPhone
- EAL6+ secure element
Watch out- The chip's software is closed
- Ledger Recover: an optional paid backup tied to your ID, which has been criticised
See Ledger Nano Gen5Affiliate link -
Ledger Nano S Plus
Ledger, FranceBest for beginners on a budget, with a computer or Android.
Pros- The cheapest Ledger
- EAL6+ secure element
- No battery to wear out
Watch out- Does not work with iPhone
- Small screen with two buttons
- The chip's software is closed
See Ledger Nano S PlusAffiliate link -
Ledger Nano X
Ledger, FranceBest for people who want a cheap Ledger that also works with iPhone.
Pros- Bluetooth: works with iPhone
- Down to €99
Watch out- An older chip than the newer Ledgers
- The battery wears over the years
- There are also the Ledger Flex (€249) and Stax (€399), with a big touchscreen
See Ledger Nano XAffiliate link -
SafePal S1
SafePalBest for people who want the cheapest wallet with a screen, for the phone.
Pros- Among the cheapest
- Signs by QR: never connects to a computer
- Colour screen
Watch out- Price in dollars, VAT and duties extra
- Only partly open source
- Tied to the SafePal app; there are also the S1 Pro ($89.99) and the X1 with Bluetooth ($69.99)
See SafePal S1Affiliate link -
Tangem
NFC cards (2 or 3)Best for beginners who want something as simple as a card, with the phone only.
Pros- Like a bank card: tap and sign
- No battery, no cables
- No words to write down
Watch out- No screen: you check the transaction on the phone
- Tied to the Tangem app
- Price in dollars, VAT and duties extra
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Trezor Safe 3
Trezor (SatoshiLabs), Czech RepublicBest for beginners on a budget who want open source.
Pros- Open source
- Backup in several pieces (Multi-share)
- Among the cheapest, €59
Watch out- No Bluetooth: not for iPhone
- Small screen
- In 2026 Trezor customers' emails leaked through its partners (no keys): watch out for fake emails
See Trezor Safe 3Affiliate link -
Trezor Safe 5
Trezor (SatoshiLabs), Czech RepublicBest for people who want open source with a colour touchscreen.
Pros- Open source
- Colour touchscreen with haptics
- Backup in several pieces (Multi-share)
Watch out- No Bluetooth: not for iPhone
- There is also the Trezor Safe 7 (€249) with Bluetooth and two chips
See Trezor Safe 5Affiliate link
How we chose
What the comparison counts
- 1The known makersWe include models on sale today from makers with years on the market, one or two from each, from cheap to premium.
- 2The official shop's priceWe give the price as the maker's shop shows it. Where it is only in dollars, we say so: VAT and duties are added.
- 3Security firstWe count whether it has a secure element, whether the code is open, how you keep the backup and what has happened at the company, such as customer data leaks.
- 4Partnerships are shownWe partner with Ledger and Trezor and may earn a commission. We say so next to the button, and it changes neither the order nor what we write.
FAQ
Do I need a hardware wallet?
If you hold crypto for long or an amount you would hate to lose, yes. On an exchange, the exchange holds the keys; on a hardware wallet you hold them, offline, and no exchange bankruptcy or hack touches them.
Ledger or Trezor?
Both are safe choices. Trezor is open source with multi-share backup; Ledger has Bluetooth models that work with iPhone and more apps. For open source, Trezor or BitBox; for iPhone, Ledger Nano X or Gen5.
What if I lose or break the device?
Nothing, if you have the backup: the recovery words (seed phrase), the microSD card or the spare cards. With it you restore your crypto on a new device, even another brand. Without a backup, it is lost.
Where should I keep the recovery words?
Written on paper or a metal plate, somewhere safe, never in a photo, email, cloud or phone notes. No genuine maker will ever ask for them; anyone who does is a scammer.
Should I buy from Amazon or second-hand?
Better not. Buy only from the maker's official shop or an official reseller. A device that has been through other hands may have been tampered with, or come with "ready" words, which is always a scam.
What is Ledger Recover?
An optional paid Ledger service: your backup, encrypted and split in three, is kept by three companies and you get it back with your ID. Many criticised it; it is not required and the device works normally without it.