What are the best Bitcoin hardware wallets? (Merits for help)

[Zicadis]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a Bitcoin hardware wallet.

I have already taken a look at the;

Ledger Nano Blue, S & X
Trezor One & Model T
KeepKey
CoolWallet S
CoolCard
BitBox02
BC Vault One
Secalot
ARCHOS Safe-T Mini
ELLIPAL Titan

Are there any other options I'm missing? I'm probably looking to buy 2 or 3 until I find the one I like most.

Merits for anybody who finds any that I've missed that are available now!

[pakhitheboss]

Hey guys, I'm in the market for a Bitcoin hardware wallet.

I have already taken a look at the;

Ledger Nano Blue, S & X
Trezor One & Model T
KeepKey
CoolWallet S
CoolCard
BitBox02

Are there any other options I'm missing? I'm probably looking to buy 2 or 3 until I find the one I like most.

Merits for anybody who finds any that I've missed that are available now!

There is a issue with keepkey, last year December there were some article on it related to a majors flaw.  I am not sure about Cool wallet S or CoolCard. I will recommend Ledger Nano and Trezor.

You have missed few. Here is a list of hardware wallet - https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Hardware_wallet

[Zicadis]

There is a issue with keepkey, last year December there were some article on it related to a majors flaw.  I am not sure about Cool wallet S or CoolCard. I will recommend Ledger Nano and Trezor.

You have missed few. Here is a list of hardware wallet - https://en.bitcoin.it/wiki/Hardware_wallet

Great resource, found a few there that I hadn't seen yet, including a few cool ones.

+merit for you.

Still putting together my final list of potential candidates to purchase guys, assistance is appreciated.

[bitmover]

You are missing this one also
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5118062.msg50060978#msg50060978

BitHD
It is a beautiful wallet with a different design



It is very new and I don't know anything about its security or whatever.

I have a ledger nano s and I would buy another one if I needed one.

[The Sceptical Chymist]

It is very new and I don't know anything about its security or whatever.

That's the problem with the lesser-known hardware wallets, i.e., the lack of a track record.  Most of the members who frequent this section of the forum will only recommend the Ledger or Trezor to anyone looking for a hardware wallet, and I definitely understand why.  And OP, I would suggest not buying anything but those two unless you can make absolutely certain another one is secure and that you can recover your coins if the manufacturer goes out of business and/or the device breaks.

I'm not a techie and I would be unable to review any code for these wallets, so when I decided to buy one I relied on the recommendations of people here.  I've been more than happy with my Ledger Nano S, and I suspect if you get any more opinions in this thread, most of them are going to tell you to buy that or the Nano X (or a Trezor).  Good luck.

[passwordnow]

I've spent time looking for those hardware wallets that you have missed. And I've seen this one[1] on Hardware wallets

• [1]Hardware Wallet GK8 offering $250000 to hack it

Actually, if I'm about to buy, I'll not choose any new or another kind of wallet. I'll stay to Ledger wallet or probably Trezor with both models.
Currently, I own a Ledger Nano S.

[pakhitheboss]

I've spent time looking for those hardware wallets that you have missed. And I've seen this one[1] on Hardware wallets

• [1]Hardware Wallet GK8 offering $250000 to hack it

Actually, if I'm about to buy, I'll not choose any new or another kind of wallet. I'll stay to Ledger wallet or probably Trezor with both models.
Currently, I own a Ledger Nano S.

Sticking to the trusted names is always a good idea. We should not be innovative in situation where money is involved. I would always recommend the first two wallets in the list to anyone who is planning to buy. I have been using Tezos for a year now and have not faced any issue with it.

[harizen]

Out of curiosity, why need a long-list of hardware wallets instead of sorting it on a few but much-recommended and popular ones? It might give you a hard time deciding which one if there are lots of options.

Do you have any specific features you might want to see?

The community might help you sort those things out.

[Artemis3]

Ledger Nano Blue, S & X
Trezor One & Model T
KeepKey
CoolWallet S
CoolCard
BitBox02
BC Vault One
Secalot
ARCHOS Safe-T Mini
ELLIPAL Titan

While you are at it can you add the price of each? It would make for a nice comparison. Features would be nice too... Or is there a table somewhere with this info already done and updated?

[hugeblack]

The word "best" depends on what you want. Each wallet has pros and cons. Your identification of these features makes us determine what is the best wallet for you.

There are wallets that you should avoid and thus, without going into details, you have to choose between Ledger Nano Blue, S & X and Trezor One & Model T.

If you want the best in terms of price, you will find that you have to sacrifice high protection in exchange for that, or choose a specific price range, and so on.

[Zicadis]

Alright, well it looks like the Trezor is off the list;

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=5222188.0 <- it's just been hacked.

Will drop some merits for those who provided useful suggestions now, thanks guys!

I've spent time looking for those hardware wallets that you have missed. And I've seen this one[1] on Hardware wallets

• [1]Hardware Wallet GK8 offering $250000 to hack it

Actually, if I'm about to buy, I'll not choose any new or another kind of wallet. I'll stay to Ledger wallet or probably Trezor with both models.
Currently, I own a Ledger Nano S.

Jesus, I mean I'd love to have that hardware wallet, but I expect that costs north of $3,000.

[Dabs]

Trezor has not been "hacked" ... it's just the way it is without a passphrase. Plus, they need physical access to the wallet.

I say, if anyone can get physical access to your person, you're screwed no matter what.

[passwordnow]

Sticking to the trusted names is always a good idea. We should not be innovative in situation where money is involved. I would always recommend the first two wallets in the list to anyone who is planning to buy. I have been using Tezos for a year now and have not faced any issue with it.

Don't you worry, I know OP knows what he's doing in the search for a hardware wallet and is aware of the known and trusted hardware wallets in the market now.

Jesus, I mean I'd love to have that hardware wallet, but I expect that costs north of $3,000.

Hehe.

I'll wait until the bounty ends and maybe this is another wallet to be on the list of owning. But, if it tends to be breakable and this bounty didn't end well, no need to even desire for this or any other wallet.  

[joniboini]

Alright, well it looks like the Trezor is off the list;

I will just re-quote your post over there to point out that this 'hack' could happen to other wallets too, so it's not a good reason to strike out Trezor from the list.

Well these kind of attacks were always going to be possible. For example, anybody who has access to your hardware wallet could simply install a device that records your PIN and transmits it wirelessly, or install cameras in the room or pressure-sensitive film over the buttons to register your presses and record the PIN.

Anyway, answering Harizen questions should give us a better pov to help you. For example, if you just need to store Bitcoin and some top 3 altcoins, Ledger Nano S is probably good enough. If you need to use it as a 'mobile' wallet, then Nano X is a better option if you also look for ease of use.
Note: I'm a Nano S user since 2 years ago.

[xvids]

The best for me is Nano Ledger and Trezor they have been around for so long and proved their worth.
And they are the most well known hardware wallet to be honest I haven't heard the other hardware wallet maybe since I already trust my hardware wallet and I don't need any other wallet.

[okae]

Well for me Leger nano and Trezor are the best of all of them, but there is a huge diference between them, at least for me, Trezor is Open source while Ledger is not.

Both are greats but if i need to choose between them i will take Trezor instead of Ledger just because of that point.

[Kunnu]

I don't think you missed any effective hardware wallet in your list all of them are brilliant especially Ledger and personally it's my first choice in hardware wallets because its use is very easy to understand with simple method that's why mostly crypto community prefer Ledger hardware wallets.

[Lucius]

I am a Ledger Nano S owner for years, and a few months ago I bought a Nano X so maybe I'm not too objective when it comes to advising what to buy. Although there are a large number of hardware wallets on the market today, if you are looking for proven devices that have a long-standing reputation, there is no doubt that the choice will be narrowed to Ledger and Trezor.

Considering the vulnerability that is detected in Trezor models, and it concerns physical attack, let's say that this is for some reason enough to opt for another option. If as many as 37 characters long passphrases is required to prevent hacking, it doesn't really look good. On the other hand, it would be really foolish to say that Ledger has 100% secure devices, but at this point, they seem like a logical choice to me.

The main task of hardware wallets is to isolate and protect private keys, or to prevent hacking (remotely or physically), but many people still base their decisions on design, which should not be crucial when it comes to security.

Here's another hardware wallet that isn't mentioned too much, maybe because of the price

https://gray.inc/collections/corazon-wallet

[KnightElite]

I am a Ledger Nano S owner for years, and a few months ago I bought a Nano X so maybe I'm not too objective when it comes to advising what to buy. Although there are a large number of hardware wallets on the market today, if you are looking for proven devices that have a long-standing reputation, there is no doubt that the choice will be narrowed to Ledger and Trezor.

Considering the vulnerability that is detected in Trezor models, and it concerns physical attack, let's say that this is for some reason enough to opt for another option. If as many as 37 characters long passphrases is required to prevent hacking, it doesn't really look good. On the other hand, it would be really foolish to say that Ledger has 100% secure devices, but at this point, they seem like a logical choice to me.

The main task of hardware wallets is to isolate and protect private keys, or to prevent hacking (remotely or physically), but many people still base their decisions on design, which should not be crucial when it comes to security.

Here's another hardware wallet that isn't mentioned too much, maybe because of the price

https://gray.inc/collections/corazon-wallet

I also use Ledger Nano S and most of my funds are in there. I can now the guarantee that my bitcoins are safe because of its reputable hardware wallet, I do not say that it is fully safe because there are past issues about ledger nano S where the sellers and retailers are able to get the fund of the users. That is why for those who want to buy ledger nano s make sure that you will buy at the legit sellers. I've been using it for more than 2 years and my funds are still safe. Research more if you want to buy and use hardware wallets. The decision is in your hands and you can protect your funds by having knowledge.

[OROBTC]

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I like the the Nano Ledger S, especially as it has fewer apparent attack vectors than the X.

I also like the Trezor model T.

I have used both of those as well as other HW wallets from each supplier in the past, so I feel that both suppliers are reliable, but order directly from them if possible.  Both of the above have long histories with members here.

To prevent attacks, hide them well.

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The Card Wallet may be of interest, I am thinking of getting one.  It's made in Austria and looks secure:

https://www.cardwallet.com/en/home/