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Blockstream Jade Plus 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.

Blockstream Jade PlusOne edition

Price at Blockstream

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: Blockstream Jade Plus:
USBBlockstream app · Bitcoin
QRSparrow · BitcoinWebcam required for QR; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Blockstream Jade Plus:
BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Blockstream Jade Plus:
USB · BluetoothBlockstream app · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Blockstream Jade Plus: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 Plus:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:Multiple cryptocurrencies

Before you choose

Consider

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

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 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.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Blockstream Jade PlusLedger Flex

Display

Display type: Blockstream Jade Plus:LCD; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: Blockstream Jade Plus:1.9″; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: Blockstream Jade Plus:320 × 170 px; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: Blockstream Jade Plus:Colour; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Shades of grey: Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:16

Size and weight

Dimensions: Blockstream Jade Plus: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 Plus:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery capacity: Blockstream Jade Plus:280 mAh; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Charging methods: USB-CBoth
Battery life: Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Wireless charging: Blockstream Jade Plus:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Device connections

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

Security and software

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