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Block Bitkey or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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Your device: iPhone

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In short

Recorded differences: Cryptocurrencies and Controls / Display.

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

iPhone

Your device

Approve transactions: Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Set up the wallet: Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Approve transactions

Computer: Block Bitkey:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Cryptocurrencies: Block Bitkey:Bitcoin-only; BitBox02 Nova:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Controls / Display: Block Bitkey:Touchscreen; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Block Bitkey:Phone, hardware and server keys with assisted recovery. Check service and country availability.; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery: Block Bitkey:Rechargeable; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Block BitkeyTwo of three keys are needed. Recovery involves your phone, cloud storage and the service, rather than a conventional recovery phrase.

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

Block Bitkey

iPhone · Android

Bitkey appNFCBitcoin

Connection requirements

Needs an NFC phone and the Bitkey app. Setup requires a cloud backup and email alerts; recovery depends on the keys and backup access you retain.

BitBox02 Nova

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.

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted 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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Block BitkeyBitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: OLEDBoth
Resolution: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Size and weight

Dimensions: Block Bitkey:66 × 60 × 13.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Block Bitkey:79 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Power and charging

Charging methods: Block Bitkey:USB-C; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Materials and finish

Materials: Block Bitkey:Corian Solid Surface; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CBoth
Memory card slot: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Processor

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