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BitBox02 Nova 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

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Wallet 3

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In short

Recorded differences: Cryptocurrencies and Controls / Display.

BitBox02 NovaBitcoin-only edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · BitcoinMust stay plugged in; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · BitcoinPhone needs USB OTG; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Cryptocurrencies: BitBox02 Nova:Bitcoin-only; Ledger Flex:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Controls / Display: BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery: BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase; Ledger Flex:Recovery phrase

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: BitBox02 Nova:USB power; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Battery: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

Before you choose

Consider

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.

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

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoinWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

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

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoinMust 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

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoinPhone 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.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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BitBox02 NovaLedger Flex

Display

Display type: BitBox02 Nova:OLED; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Resolution: BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Screen diagonal: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Shades of grey: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:16

Size and weight

Dimensions: BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: BitBox02 Nova:13 g; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery life: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Device connections

USB port: USB-CBoth
Memory card slot: BitBox02 Nova:microSD; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Bluetooth version: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key

Security and software

Security chip: BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3; Ledger Flex:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
Device software: BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger OS

Processor

Core and clock speed: BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Controllers: BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531; Ledger Flex:Not recorded