This page lists and evaluates Bitcoin hardware wallets including BitBox02, Blockstream Jade, Foundation Passport, Keystone Pro, SafePal S1, Tangem, NGRAVE Zero, Ellipal Titan, BC Vault, KeepKey, Cypherock X1, OneKey Classic, Bitkey, Krux, and Material Bitcoin. Details cover security model, ease of use, compatibility, build quality, pricing, support ecosystem, transparency, and recovery options. Data generated from Grok.
Security Model: Dual-chip SE, epoxy potting, microSD air-gap
Ease of Use: Elegant, simple setup
Compatibility: Bitcoin-focused, multi-OS (Win/Mac/Linux/Android)
Build Quality: Swiss compact precision
Pricing: $175
Support Ecosystem: Shift Crypto docs, updates
Transparency: Fully open-source firmware
Recovery Options: Encrypted microSD backup
Security Model: Open-source, QR air-gap, anti-exfil, secure chips
Ease of Use: Bluetooth
Compatibility: Friendly app, Bitcoin/Liquid, multi-OS
Build Quality: Affordable standard
Pricing: $79-$149
Support Ecosystem: Blockstream community
Transparency: Fully open-source
Recovery Options: BIP39 seed phrase
Security Model: Air-gapped, dual SE chips, trick PINs, anti-phishing
Ease of Use: Advanced setup, numeric keypad, complex for beginners
Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, PSBT, Electrum/Sparrow
Build Quality: See-through tamper-evident, sliding cover, durable
Pricing: $178-$249
Support Ecosystem:
Transparency: Coinkite docs, community
Recovery Options: Fully open-sourceMicroSD, BIP39 seed
Security Model: Shamir SSS, EAL6+ SE, air-gapped, seedless
Ease of Use: Intuitive, learning curve
Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto
Build Quality: Solid compact
Pricing: $159-$200
Support Ecosystem: 24/7 support, audits
Transparency: Open-source
Recovery Options: Multi-card shards
Security Model: Air-gapped QR, SE, metal case
Ease of Use: Touchscreen user-friendly
Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, iOS/Android
Build Quality: Metal high-quality
Pricing: $169-$170
Support Ecosystem: Ellipal community
Transparency:
Recovery Options: Closed firmware12/24 seed
Security Model: Air-gapped QR, SE, open-source
Ease of Use: Clean premium UX
Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, Win/Mac/Linux
Build Quality: Premium durable
Pricing: $199-$250
Support Ecosystem: Foundation Devices
Transparency: Fully open-source
Recovery Options: Seed phrase, microSD
Security Model: Air-gapped QR, fingerprint, tamper wipe, SE
Ease of Use: Large touchscreen, intuitive
Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, iOS/Android
Build Quality: Rugged modular
Pricing: $130-$149
Support Ecosystem: Keystone, DeFi integrations
Transparency: Partially open-source
Recovery Options: 12/24 seed, Shamir
Security Model: Secure Element (EAL5+/6+), BOLOS OS, on-device signing
Ease of Use: Intuitive Ledger Live, touchscreen options
Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, multi-OS, Bluetooth
Build Quality: Compact durable aluminum/plastic
Pricing: $79-$179
Support Ecosystem: Ledger Live, 50+ integrations
Transparency: Partially open-source, audited SE
Recovery Options: 24-word BIP39 seed
Security Model: Air-gapped QR, stateless RAM, open-source, no connectivity
Ease of Use: DIY assembly, joystick navigation, QR signing
Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, multisig (Sparrow, Electrum, Specter)
Build Quality: DIY Raspberry Pi, variable quality
Pricing: $50-$80 DIY
Support Ecosystem: GitHub community, FOSS updates
Transparency: Fully open
Security Model: Air-gapped QR, stateless RAM, open-source, no connectivity
Ease of Use: DIY assembly, joystick navigation, QR signing
Compatibility: Bitcoin-only, multisig (Sparrow, Electrum, Specter)
Build Quality: DIY Raspberry Pi, variable quality
Pricing: $50-$80 DIY
Support Ecosystem: GitHub community, FOSS updates
Transparency: Fully open-source hardware/software
Recovery Options: BIP39 seed, passphrase, BIP85
Security Model: Open-source, Secure Element (TROPIC01 on Safe models), passphrase
Ease of Use: User-friendly Trezor Suite, touchscreen
Compatibility: Bitcoin & crypto, desktop/mobile
Build Quality: Compact lightweight plastic/metal
Pricing: $49-$169
Support Ecosystem: Trezor Suite, community
Transparency: Fully open-source
Recovery Options: 12/24-word seed, passphrase
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