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BitBox02 or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for BitBox02 Nova.

BitBox02Bitcoin-only edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: BitBox02:
Not supported; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Cryptocurrencies: BitBox02:Bitcoin-only; BitBox02 Nova:Multiple cryptocurrencies

What they have in common

Controls / Display: Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Both
Wallet recovery: microSD backup and recovery phrase
Both
Operating power: USB power
Both

Before you choose

Consider

BitBox02This model cannot sign with an iPhone. BitBox02 Nova is a different model with iPhone support.

BitBox02 NovaOn iPhone and iPad, Bluetooth carries the data but the wallet still needs a physical power connection. You control it by touching its edges, not the screen. BitBoxApp on iPhone and iPad guides firmware updates when a compatible version is offered.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

BitBox02

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoinWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Connection requirements

With an iPhone, plug BitBox02 Nova into the phone or another suitable power source. It uses Bluetooth to exchange data. Ethereum needs the Multi edition; the Bitcoin-only edition cannot be changed to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Connection requirements

Your Android phone needs USB OTG support to connect to Nova over USB. Ethereum requires the Multi edition; a Bitcoin-only device cannot be changed to Multi.

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BitBox02BitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: OLEDBoth
Resolution: 128 × 64 pxBoth
Colour mode: MonochromeBoth

Size and weight

Dimensions: 54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connectorBoth
Device weight: BitBox02:12 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g