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ELLIPAL X Card 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 (Computer) is confirmed only for BitBox02 Nova.

ELLIPAL X CardOne edition

Price at ELLIPAL

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: ELLIPAL X Card:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: ELLIPAL X Card:
NFCELLIPAL app · Bitcoin / EthereumSetup needs X Card Starter; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: ELLIPAL X Card:
NFCELLIPAL app · Bitcoin / EthereumSetup needs X Card Starter; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: ELLIPAL X Card:No controls on the walletDisplay: No device display; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: ELLIPAL X Card:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
Operating power: ELLIPAL X Card:Powered by NFC; BitBox02 Nova:USB power

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Battery: ELLIPAL X Card:No battery; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

ELLIPAL X CardYou check transaction details on your NFC phone. Setting up an X Card or restoring a wallet onto one also requires the separate ELLIPAL X Card Starter.

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

ELLIPAL X Card

iPhone · Android

ELLIPAL appNFCBitcoin / EthereumSetup needs X Card Starter

Connection requirements

You need the separate ELLIPAL X Card Starter accessory to set up an X Card or restore a wallet onto it. For everyday transactions, you use a compatible NFC phone.

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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ELLIPAL X CardBitBox02 Nova

Size and weight

Width × height: ELLIPAL X Card:85.6 × 53.98 mmThickness not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Dimensions: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Security and software

Security chip: ELLIPAL X Card:CC EAL6+; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Display

Display type: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Resolution: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Device connections

USB port: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB-C
Memory card slot: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD

Processor

Core and clock speed: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz
Controllers: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531