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Tangem Wallet or Ledger Flex?

The exact editions, side by side: how you’ll use them and the limits to know.

Ledger Flex

One edition

Wallet 2

Add a wallet

Wallet 3

Filters

Connection for signing: QR

Tangem Wallet: This model does not match the current filters.

Ledger Flex: This model does not match the current filters.

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Wallet recovery.

Tangem WalletOne edition

Price at Tangem

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: Tangem Wallet:
Not supported; Ledger Flex:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria
iPhone: Tangem Wallet:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; Ledger Flex:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria
Android: Tangem Wallet:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria; Ledger Flex:
Transaction approval not confirmed for your selected criteria

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Tangem Wallet:No controls on the walletDisplay: No device display; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery: Tangem Wallet:Backup cards; Ledger Flex:Recovery phrase
Battery: Tangem Wallet:No battery; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: Tangem Wallet:Powered by NFC; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Tangem WalletNeeds a compatible NFC phone; transaction details are checked on the phone, not an independent device screen.

Ledger FlexiPhone connects by Bluetooth. Android connects by USB or Bluetooth. NFC does not replace USB or Bluetooth for ordinary transactions. Cryptocurrency support depends on the app.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Tangem Wallet

iPhone · Android

Tangem appNFCBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

You need a compatible NFC phone and supported versions of its operating system and wallet app. You check the transaction details on the phone.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Tangem WalletLedger Flex

Size and weight

Dimensions: Tangem Wallet:Sources disagreeTangem’s specifications list 85.6 × 54 × 1 mm; its Ring and card comparison lists 85.5 × 54 × 0.88 mm.; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Tangem Wallet:6 g; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery life: Tangem Wallet:No battery; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: Tangem Wallet:No battery; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: Tangem Wallet:No battery; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Materials and finish

Materials: Tangem Wallet:Body: Plastic; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Security and software

Security chip: Tangem Wallet:CC EAL6+; Ledger Flex:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
Device software: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger OS

Operating conditions

Operating temperature: Tangem Wallet:-25 °C … 50 °C; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Protection

Dust and water protection: Tangem Wallet:IP69K; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Display

Display type: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Shades of grey: Tangem Wallet:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:16

Memory

Storage space: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:1.5 MB

Device connections

USB port: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Bluetooth version: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: Tangem Wallet:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key