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ERA Wallet 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

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Wallet recovery.

ERA WalletMulti-coin firmware

Price at ERA

BitBox02 NovaMulti-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: ERA Wallet:
QRSparrow · Bitcoin; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: ERA Wallet:
QRERA Wallet app · Bitcoin / Ethereum
QRMetaMask · Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: ERA Wallet:
QRERA Wallet app · Bitcoin / Ethereum
QRMetaMask · Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: ERA Wallet:Touchscreen; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: ERA Wallet:Backup cards; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: ERA Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery: ERA Wallet:Rechargeable; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

ERA WalletActivate ERA with Companion on a compatible phone; firmware updates need phone NFC. Ethereum signing needs Multichain firmware.

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

ERA Wallet

Computer

SparrowQRBitcoinWindows · macOS · LinuxSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

Use Sparrow for Bitcoin with an ERA already set up and a computer webcam for QR exchange. Review and approve transactions on ERA. A phone is still needed for first activation and NFC firmware updates.

iPhone · Android

ERA Wallet CompanionQRBitcoin / EthereumSupport for signing is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

First activate ERA with the ERA Wallet Companion app on a phone using the two-way authenticity QR check. Set the device PIN or password and create or restore the wallet on ERA afterward.

ERA Wallet appQRBitcoin / EthereumSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

The ERA Wallet signing app is separate from Companion. It requires a phone with NFC and a camera, plus an ERA already set up and linked by QR. Review and approve transactions on ERA.

MetaMaskQREthereumSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

MetaMask on your phone must already have a software wallet. Add ERA as a QR-based hardware account and choose the path option that shows the same address as ERA. Ethereum signing requires Multichain firmware.

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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ERA WalletBitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: ERA Wallet:E Ink; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Screen diagonal: ERA Wallet:2.7″; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Resolution: ERA Wallet:Not confirmed; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: ERA Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Size and weight

Dimensions: ERA Wallet:54 × 87 × 5.5 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: ERA Wallet:45 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Power and charging

Battery life: ERA Wallet:180 days on standby; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Wireless charging: ERA Wallet:Supported; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Materials and finish

Materials: ERA Wallet:Frame: Aluminium · Panel: Glass; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Device connections

Camera: ERA Wallet:Present; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
NFC functions: ERA Wallet:ERA Recovery Card backup and import · ERA firmware updates; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
USB port: ERA Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB-C
Memory card slot: ERA Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: ERA Wallet:ATECC608C; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Processor

Controllers: ERA Wallet:STM32H7; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531
Core and clock speed: ERA Wallet:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz