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Keystone 3 Pro or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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In short

Recorded differences: Cryptocurrencies and Controls / Display.

Keystone 3 ProBitcoin-only firmware

Price at Keystone

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: Keystone 3 Pro:
QRSparrow · BitcoinFirmware installation required
Computer · Sparrow · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Keystone 3 Pro:
QRBlueWallet · BitcoinFirmware installation needs a computer
iPhone · BlueWallet · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: Keystone 3 Pro:
QRBlueWallet · BitcoinFirmware installation needs a computer
Android · BlueWallet · QR · BitcoinSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Cryptocurrencies: Keystone 3 Pro:Bitcoin-only; BitBox02 Nova:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Controls / Display: Keystone 3 Pro:Touchscreen; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Keystone 3 Pro:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: Keystone 3 Pro:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery: Keystone 3 Pro:Rechargeable; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Keystone 3 ProCheck the app, asset and firmware together. USB signing is documented for specific integrations; firmware updates use a computer.

BitBox02 NovaOn iPhone and iPad, Bluetooth carries the data but the wallet still needs a physical power connection. You control it by touching its edges, not the screen. BitBoxApp on iPhone and iPad guides firmware updates when a compatible version is offered.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Keystone 3 Pro

Computer

SparrowQRBitcoinFirmware installation requiredSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

Create or import the wallet on Keystone first. QR connection needs Bitcoin-Only 1.0.1-BTC or later, with Sparrow 1.8.5 or later on a computer or BlueWallet 6.6.2 or later on a phone. Installing or updating firmware uses a computer.

iPhone · Android

BlueWalletQRBitcoinFirmware installation needs a computerSupport for wallet setup is unconfirmed

Connection requirements

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Connection requirements

With an iPhone, plug BitBox02 Nova into the phone or another suitable power source. It uses Bluetooth to exchange data. Ethereum needs the Multi edition; the Bitcoin-only edition cannot be changed to Multi.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Connection requirements

Your Android phone needs USB OTG support to connect to Nova over USB. Ethereum requires the Multi edition; a Bitcoin-only device cannot be changed to Multi.

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Keystone 3 ProBitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: Keystone 3 Pro:LCD; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Screen diagonal: Keystone 3 Pro:4″; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Resolution: Keystone 3 Pro:480 × 800 px; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: Keystone 3 Pro:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Size and weight

Dimensions: Keystone 3 Pro:62.44 × 103.9 × 12.08 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Keystone 3 Pro:103 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Power and charging

Battery chemistry: Keystone 3 Pro:Lithium-ion; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Battery capacity: Keystone 3 Pro:1,000 mAh; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Battery energy: Keystone 3 Pro:3.7 Wh; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Compatible USB charging input: Keystone 3 Pro:5 V / 1 A; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Charging methods: Keystone 3 Pro:USB-C; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Materials and finish

Materials: Keystone 3 Pro:PC/ABS; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Device connections

Memory card slot: microSDBoth
USB port: Keystone 3 Pro:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB-C

Security and software

Security chip: Keystone 3 Pro:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Processor

Core and clock speed: Keystone 3 Pro:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz
Controllers: Keystone 3 Pro:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531