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Blockstream Jade Classic, Block Bitkey or BitBox02?

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.

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

BitBox02Multi-coin edition

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Jade Classic

Bitkey

Android

Your device

Approve transactions: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Set up the wallet: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; Block Bitkey:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; BitBox02:
Not supported

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Classic:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Block Bitkey:Touchscreen; BitBox02:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Recovery phrase; Block Bitkey:Phone, hardware and server keys with assisted recovery. Check service and country availability.; BitBox02:microSD backup and recovery phrase

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; Block Bitkey:Bitcoin-only; BitBox02:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:USB power
Battery: Blockstream Jade Classic:Rechargeable; Block Bitkey:Rechargeable; BitBox02:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Blockstream Jade ClassicA small screen with wheel and button controls. QR signing needs a compatible app; Liquid uses USB or Bluetooth.

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

BitBox02This model cannot sign with an iPhone. BitBox02 Nova is a different model with iPhone support.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Blockstream Jade Classic

Android

Blockstream appUSB · BluetoothBitcoin

Connection requirements

This workflow uses Bitcoin mainnet in the Blockstream app. The standard firmware also supports Liquid, so it is not Bitcoin-only.

Computer

Blockstream appUSBBitcoinWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

This workflow uses Bitcoin mainnet in the Blockstream app. The standard firmware also supports Liquid, so it is not Bitcoin-only.

SparrowQRBitcoinWindows · macOS · LinuxWebcam required for QRSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

Prepare Jade QR mode and use a webcam with Sparrow. QR signing supports Bitcoin, not Liquid.

iPhone

Blockstream appBluetoothBitcoin

Connection requirements

This workflow uses Bitcoin mainnet in the Blockstream app. The standard firmware also supports Liquid, so it is not Bitcoin-only.

Block Bitkey

Android · iPhone

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

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

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Blockstream Jade ClassicBlock BitkeyBitBox02

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Classic:Colour; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:Monochrome
Display type: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:OLED; BitBox02:OLED
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:128 × 64 px

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Classic:60 × 24 × 17 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Block Bitkey:66 × 60 × 13.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g; Block Bitkey:79 g; BitBox02:12 g

Power and charging

Battery capacity: Blockstream Jade Classic:240 mAh; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:Not recorded
Charging methods: Blockstream Jade Classic:USB-C; Block Bitkey:USB-C; BitBox02:Not recorded

Materials and finish

Materials: Blockstream Jade Classic:Body: Plastic; Block Bitkey:Corian Solid Surface; BitBox02:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CAll three
Memory card slot: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: Blockstream Jade Classic:No Secure Element; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:ATECC608B

Processor

Controllers: Blockstream Jade Classic:ESP32; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:ATSAMD51J20A
Core and clock speed: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; BitBox02:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz