USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Set up the wallet
DCENT X:
✓
BluetoothDCENT app · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Approve transactions
Computer
DCENT X:
?Support for signing is unconfirmed
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone
DCENT X:
✓
BluetoothDCENT app · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Where they differ
Controls / Display
DCENT X:Touchscreen
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery
DCENT X:Recovery phrase
BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
What they have in common
Cryptocurrencies
Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Not fully confirmed
Operating power
DCENT X:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery
DCENT X:Rechargeable
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Before you choose
Consider
DCENT XThe standalone offer omits the R3covery card required by the documented new-wallet setup. Choose another model if verified USB transactions are essential.
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
DCENT X
Android · iPhone
DCENT appBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova
Android
BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTGConnection 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.
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.
