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Blockstream Jade Core 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

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Wallet 3

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Battery.

Blockstream Jade CoreOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Core:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Core:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Blockstream Jade Core:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Core:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen
Battery: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

What they have in common

Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Blockstream Jade Core:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Operating power: Blockstream Jade Core:USB power; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Blockstream Jade CoreiPhone connects by Bluetooth and a computer by USB. Cryptocurrency support also depends on the installed firmware.

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 Core

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.

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

Hardware detailsDifferent: 6 · Same: 1 · Not fully recorded: 11Show details (18)Hide details

Blockstream Jade CoreLedger Flex

Display

Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Core:Sources disagreeBlockstream’s Jade lineup article describes a color display on Core; the Jade Plus store comparison says Core has no display. The sources conflict on Core’s display.; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Display type: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Shades of grey: Blockstream Jade Core:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:16

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Core:65 × 30 × 12 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Blockstream Jade Core:20 g; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery life: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: Blockstream Jade Core:No battery; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Materials and finish

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

Device connections

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

Security and software

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