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Ledger Nano S 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

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for BitBox02 Nova.

Ledger Nano SOne edition

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: Ledger Nano S:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin
USBLedger Wallet · Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Ledger Nano S:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: Ledger Nano S:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Ledger Nano S:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: Ledger Nano S:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase

What they have in common

Operating power: USB power
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; BitBox02 Nova:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Battery: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Ledger Nano SLedger is phasing out support. Check the required device app, network and task before relying on an existing setup.

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

Ledger Nano S

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoinWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Bitcoin Taproot accounts require the latest available Nano S OS and Bitcoin device app 2.1.0 or later. Ledger is phasing out Nano S support; check the supported versions before updating an old device.

Ledger WalletUSBEthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

For ordinary ETH transfers on Ethereum, use a supported Nano S OS and Ethereum device app. Ledger is phasing out Nano S support; this does not establish support for swaps, NFTs or staking services.

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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Ledger Nano SBitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: OLEDBoth
Resolution: Ledger Nano S:128 × 32 px; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Memory

Flash memory for OS and apps: Ledger Nano S:320 kB; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Size and weight

Dimensions: Ledger Nano S:59.9 × 18 × 8.9 mmClosed · Dimensions as listed by the manufacturer; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector
Device weight: Ledger Nano S:16.2 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g

Device connections

USB port: Ledger Nano S:Micro-USB; BitBox02 Nova:USB-C
Memory card slot: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: Ledger Nano S:ST31H320 · CC EAL5+; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3
Device software: Ledger Nano S:BOLOS; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Processor

Controllers: Ledger Nano S:STM32F042; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531
Core and clock speed: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz