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ELLIPAL X Card 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

Add a wallet

Wallet 3

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In short

Transaction approval (Computer) is confirmed only for Ledger Flex.

ELLIPAL X CardOne edition

Price at ELLIPAL

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: ELLIPAL X Card:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: ELLIPAL X Card:
NFCELLIPAL app · Bitcoin / EthereumSetup needs X Card Starter; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: ELLIPAL X Card:
NFCELLIPAL app · Bitcoin / EthereumSetup needs X Card Starter; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: ELLIPAL X Card:No controls on the walletDisplay: No device display; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen
Battery: ELLIPAL X Card:No battery; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: ELLIPAL X Card:Powered by NFC; Ledger Flex: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.

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

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.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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ELLIPAL X CardLedger Flex

Size and weight

Width × height: ELLIPAL X Card:85.6 × 53.98 mmThickness not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Dimensions: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery life: ELLIPAL X Card:No battery; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: ELLIPAL X Card:No battery; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: ELLIPAL X Card:No battery; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Security and software

Security chip: ELLIPAL X Card:CC EAL6+; Ledger Flex:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
Device software: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger OS

Display

Display type: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Shades of grey: ELLIPAL X Card:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:16

Memory

Storage space: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:1.5 MB

Device connections

USB port: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Bluetooth version: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: ELLIPAL X Card:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key