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Blockstream Jade Classic, Block Bitkey or Blockstream Jade Plus?

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 Blockstream Jade Classic and Blockstream Jade Plus.

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Block BitkeyOne edition

Price at Block

Blockstream Jade PlusOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Jade Classic

Bitkey

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; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; Blockstream Jade Plus:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Android: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Block Bitkey:
NFCBitkey app · Bitcoin; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Classic:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Block Bitkey:Touchscreen; Blockstream Jade Plus:Physical buttonsDisplay: 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.; Blockstream Jade Plus:Recovery phrase

What they have in common

Battery: Rechargeable
All three

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; Block Bitkey:Bitcoin-only; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not confirmed
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus: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.

Blockstream Jade PlusThe standard firmware supports Bitcoin and Liquid. Bitcoin-only firmware is a separate option.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Blockstream Jade Classic

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.

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.

Block Bitkey

iPhone · Android

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.

Blockstream Jade Plus

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 QR

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.

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.

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Blockstream Jade ClassicBlock BitkeyBlockstream Jade Plus

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Classic:Colour; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:Colour
Display type: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:OLED; Blockstream Jade Plus:LCD
Screen diagonal: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:1.9″
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Block Bitkey:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:320 × 170 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; Blockstream Jade Plus:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g; Block Bitkey:79 g; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded