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Blockstream Jade Classic or Blockstream Jade Plus?

The exact editions, side by side: how you’ll use them and the limits to know.

Blockstream Jade Plus

One edition

Wallet 2

Add a wallet

Wallet 3

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In short

Transaction approval confirmed (iPhone): Blockstream Jade Classic and Blockstream Jade Plus.

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Blockstream Jade PlusOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Blockstream Jade Plus:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin
Android: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Blockstream Jade Plus:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin

What they have in common

Controls / Display: Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
Both
Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both
Battery: Rechargeable
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not confirmed
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; 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.

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.

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 ClassicBlockstream Jade Plus

Display

Colour mode: ColourBoth
Display type: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:LCD
Screen diagonal: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:1.9″
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Blockstream Jade Plus:320 × 170 px

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Classic:60 × 24 × 17 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; Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded