55 Hardware Wallets, compared feature by feature

[dkbit98]

Thanks for that link with all those wallets. I am trying to focus on the more popular and best wallets, because there are lots of them.

And I don't think you should add all of them but here are few suggestions for you to consider.
OneKey is most popular hardware wallet manufacturer from China (much more popular than Safepal or Keystone), I received that information from several trusted sources.
They currently have three models you can add (Mini, Classic, Touch), they are open source and have reasonable prices.
Cypherock X1 is also interesting hardware wallet from India that works different from all other hardware wallets, and you can also add one more card style wallet called Tangem.

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[maxirosson]

Thanks for the suggestions.

I added more updates to the article/spreadsheet:
- Added OneKey Mini, OneKey Classic and OneKey Touch wallets
- Added firmware release notes links for each wallet (when available)

I am going to take a look to Cypherock X1 and Tangem

[SFR10]

With 120 x 75 x 22 mm this is now officially largest hardware wallet device in the world... it's yuge  

@maxirosson
I was about to respond and say it's not the largest hardware wallet ^{[based on your list]}, but it appears that you made a mistake for the Keevo Model 1 ^{[instead of using the dimensions for the device in question (95 mm x 58 mm x 11 mm), you included the dimensions for its "Exclusive Desktop Display Case (167 mm x 117 mm x 48 mm)"]}.

I am trying to add as many wallets as possible.

I am trying to focus on the more popular and best wallets, because there are lots of them.

The following two might not be that popular, but perhaps they deserve a spot as well:

• 1inch
• Hito

BTW, I think it's time to update the number of HW ^{[32 and counting]} in the subject field of this thread.

[maxirosson]

Thanks for your suggestions SFR10. I fixed the Keevo dimensions and updated the topic title.

I will add those two wallets you mentioned to my list of wallets to evaluate.

[dkbit98]

I will add those two wallets you mentioned to my list of wallets to evaluate.

Did you also add Waterproof section for hardware wallets in spreadsheet or was it always there?
If I understand correctly CoolWallet, Ellipal, Keystone, Ngrave and few other wallets are unde this category but I don't think they are all waterproof.
I need this information for my research, so how can I read this information correctly?

[maxirosson]

The waterproof section is not new, I just moved the row. I am trying to confirm if I have some mistakes.
Waiting confirmation from Keevo and Ngrave teams

Ellipal & Coolwallet are waterproof, they mention that here:
https://www.ellipal.com/blogs/news/the-dangers-of-physical-attacks-on-your-hardware-wallet
https://www.coolwallet.io/introducing-the-coolwallet-pro-for-enhanced-staking-defi-dapp-and-nft-support/

Arculus support answered this to me in the past:
"Yes, the Arculus Key™ Card is waterproof, but we don't advise submerging it in water if you can avoid it."

[Lillominato89]

I am trying to add as many wallets as possible. I didn't know oneKey, I will add it. Thanks for mentioning it. I am open to new suggestions.

you're welcome, it was a pleasure to give you an extra tip on what to include in your web article, I personally met OneKey thanks to the bitcointalk forum, I had never heard of it and when I read it for the first time I immediately liked it , despite this, however, I am not a holder of any OneKey currently

[maxirosson]

NGrave support team: "It's not completely waterproof but the ZERO is IP55-certified and is resistant to water and dust."

The waterproof section is not new, I just moved the row. I am trying to confirm if I have some mistakes.
Waiting confirmation from Keevo and Ngrave teams

Ellipal & Coolwallet are waterproof, they mention that here:
https://www.ellipal.com/blogs/news/the-dangers-of-physical-attacks-on-your-hardware-wallet
https://www.coolwallet.io/introducing-the-coolwallet-pro-for-enhanced-staking-defi-dapp-and-nft-support/

Arculus support answered this to me in the past:
"Yes, the Arculus Key™ Card is waterproof, but we don't advise submerging it in water if you can avoid it."

[maxirosson]

Keevo Model 1 is not waterproof. Fixed on spreadsheet/article

The waterproof section is not new, I just moved the row. I am trying to confirm if I have some mistakes.
Waiting confirmation from Keevo and Ngrave teams

Ellipal & Coolwallet are waterproof, they mention that here:
https://www.ellipal.com/blogs/news/the-dangers-of-physical-attacks-on-your-hardware-wallet
https://www.coolwallet.io/introducing-the-coolwallet-pro-for-enhanced-staking-defi-dapp-and-nft-support/

Arculus support answered this to me in the past:
"Yes, the Arculus Key™ Card is waterproof, but we don't advise submerging it in water if you can avoid it."

[hZti]

I Never knew that we had waterproof hardware wallets. Very interesting to see if it is generally good or bad if the wallet is very durable. This is because in general the wallet should still be easy to destroy in case of a 5$ wrenching attack  still I would love to see some tests.

[SFR10]

@maxirosson
Is there a confirmation from Coinkite that Tapsigner isn't waterproof ^{[I had no luck in finding it]}? I was under the impression that almost all of these smart cards are either waterproof or at least water-resistant to a certain degree...

This is because in general the wallet should still be easy to destroy in case of a 5$ wrenching attack  

Physical destruction of HWs in "most cases" isn't going to give you enough protection against such attacks ^{[unfortunately]}... A decoy wallet would probably provide better protection, but this feature doesn't exist in some of the HWs.

[hZti]

This is because in general the wallet should still be easy to destroy in case of a 5$ wrenching attack  

Physical destruction of HWs in "most cases" isn't going to give you enough protection against such attacks ^{[unfortunately]}... A decoy wallet would probably provide better protection, but this feature doesn't exist in some of the HWs.

That’s true for most wallets but it’s kind of a design flaw from the manufacturer, since it is an important security feature to be able to destroy the device easily. Not only because you need it in case of an attack but also if you want to throw away your device after it is old. In my coldcard the secure storage devices are clearly labelled and easy to destroy for example.

[SFR10]

That’s true for most wallets but it’s kind of a design flaw from the manufacturer, since it is an important security feature to be able to destroy the device easily.

You have a point, but when it comes to a 5$ wrenching attack, the attacker could still hit you until you give them the seed phrases ^{[in other words, destroying our devices would only cause a delay against this type of attack]}.

Not only because you need it in case of an attack but also if you want to throw away your device after it is old.

Personally, I'd still keep it in someplace safe ^{[after wiping/resetting it]} even if it becomes obsolete, but I've seen a microwave oven and a hammer would do a wonderful job of destroying these kinds of devices.

In my coldcard the secure storage devices are clearly labelled and easy to destroy for example.

Are you implying that there's an easy way to trigger its self-destruct mechanism and that actually bricks the device instantly, as opposed to wiping it ^{[I've noticed most wallets tend to only wipe it]} or you were referring to something else?
^{- Based on the two coldcard models that are in the above table, they don't seem to have the former.}

[maxirosson]

Still waiting a response from Coinkite team. I will post here when I have it.

@maxirosson
Is there a confirmation from Coinkite that Tapsigner isn't waterproof ^{[I had no luck in finding it]}? I was under the impression that almost all of these smart cards are either waterproof or at least water-resistant to a certain degree...

[maxirosson]

Added for almost every wallet:
* materials
* custom node, tesnet & coin control support

[dkbit98]

Added for almost every wallet:
* materials
* custom node, tesnet & coin control support

Great work!
I didn't know new ledger Sux is made from aluminum and plastic, it looks nice but I don't think that is durable at all, I am mostly concerned about their screen.
Keystone sounds good with fiberglass, but hammer can destroy it very easy, I will post proof about it in my HW durability topic.
 
One thing you can update, I am sure Jade wallet is made from plastic (don't know what exact type), because I have similar device from same factory that produced Jade wallets.

[taufik123]

Added for almost every wallet:
* materials
* custom node, tesnet & coin control support

Great work!
I didn't know new ledger Sux Stax is made from aluminum and plastic, it looks nice but I don't think that is durable at all, I am mostly concerned about their screen.
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Maybe you mean Ledger Stax and the materials used are indeed Aluminum and plastic with embedded magnets for stackability so you can stack one or two wallets.
Then about the screen, Ledger Stax uses an E-Ink® type screen.

E-Ink® type screen is a screen used to replicate the experience of reading and writing on paper.
This display is usually gray but it can be colored as well (but there is no color display in Ledger Stax) and Ledger Stax is intended for special NFT hardware wallets.
https://www.trustedreviews.com/explainer/what-is-an-e-ink-display-4291253

For the durability test on the Ledger Stax screen which uses E-Ink® Type Screen, you can see the Video Durability Test E-ink Displays made by JerryRigEverything.
In the video, test scratches only up to number 3 assuming the screen only uses plastic, not glass.

Full Video Durability Test:
https://youtu.be/TXeZ5fNazk8?t=248



In addition, is there anyone here who also uses the Safepal S1 Hardware Wallet? It seems that only I am still using it and some problems are starting to arise from the durability of the battery used. and for information, the material used by Safepal is Full Plastic and the front uses clear plastic as an anti-scratch for the front body as well as for the screen.

[dkbit98]

E-Ink® type screen is a screen used to replicate the experience of reading and writing on paper.
This display is usually gray but it can be colored as well (but there is no color display in Ledger Stax) and Ledger Stax is intended for special NFT hardware wallets.

I know ledger Stax is using E-Ink screen and I like that idea, but I don't know how durable that exact screen is, and like you said it doesn't make much sense to use this for their ''NFT'' purpose.
JerryRigEverything is great and I enjoy watching his testing torture videos, but Kindle Scribe is not the same as ledger device/screen.
I guess someone should send Jerry one of this ledger devices so we can have clear picture about durability

[taufik123]

I know ledger Stax is using E-Ink screen and I like that idea, but I don't know how durable that exact screen is, and like you said it doesn't make much sense to use this for their ''NFT'' purpose.

It may not be much different from the durability of E-Ink Screens in general. There is no clear information about how well the screen durability is and have not found any durability test for this Ledger Stax Wallet. The curved screen looks riskier when dropped or crushed if using an Amoled Screen like a Smartphone, but the choice of using an E-Ink screen may be because the screen is more flexible and easier to bend in parts.

JerryRigEverything is great and I enjoy watching his testing torture videos, but Kindle Scribe is not the same as ledger device/screen.
I guess someone should send Jerry one of this ledger devices so we can have clear picture about durability

The purpose of NFT display media is proud of the Ledge Stax, but the color display is only 16 scales of Gray, not color. Quite disappointed that it doesn't use a color screen.

It seems that developers should send it to JerryRig for testing, $300 is quite expensive for this type of Ledger wallet, but yes innovation is still paid handsomely.

[maxirosson]

BREAKING NEWS
I deprecated the Google Spreadsheet and launched a new website comparing 32 Hardware Wallets:

https://wallets.thebitcoinhole.com/

The site offers some advantages compared with the spreadsheet:
- Improved usability and look & feel
- Possibility to filter wallets so you can only see and compare the ones you are interested
- Added more contextual information about each compared feature
- Fixed some data errors.
- It is open source, so everyone can suggest changes or fix errors: https://github.com/thebitcoinhole/hardware-wallets


I plan to continue adding more features and wallets to compare.