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Blockstream Jade Classic 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

Recorded differences: Controls / Display.

Blockstream Jade ClassicOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR
Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Classic:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Blockstream Jade Classic:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Classic:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen

What they have in common

Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both
Battery: Rechargeable
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Classic:Battery or USB power; Ledger Flex: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.

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

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.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Blockstream Jade ClassicLedger Flex

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Classic:Colour; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Display type: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Shades of grey: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:16

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Classic:60 × 24 × 17 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Classic:21 g; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery capacity: Blockstream Jade Classic:240 mAh; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Charging methods: USB-CBoth
Battery life: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Wireless charging: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Materials and finish

Materials: Blockstream Jade Classic:Body: Plastic; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CBoth
Bluetooth version: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key

Security and software

Security chip: Blockstream Jade Classic:No Secure Element; Ledger Flex:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
Device software: Blockstream Jade Classic:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger OS