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Ledger Nano S or Ledger Stax?

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

Ledger Stax

One edition

Wallet 2

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Wallet 3

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for Ledger Stax.

Ledger Nano SOne edition

Ledger StaxOne edition

Price at Ledger

Approve transactions

Computer: Ledger Nano S:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin
USBLedger Wallet · Ethereum; Ledger Stax:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Ledger Nano S:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Stax:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Ledger Nano S:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Stax:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Ledger Nano S:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; Ledger Stax:Touchscreen

What they have in common

Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both

Not fully confirmed

Cryptocurrencies: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; Ledger Stax:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Operating power: Ledger Nano S:USB power; Ledger Stax:Not recorded
Battery: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; Ledger Stax:Rechargeable

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.

Ledger StaxOn iPhone, transactions use Bluetooth. Some cryptocurrencies require a separate wallet app.

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.

Ledger Stax

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Hardware detailsDifferent: 6 · Same: 0 · Not fully recorded: 16Show details (22)Hide details

Ledger Nano SLedger Stax

Display

Display type: Ledger Nano S:OLED; Ledger Stax:E Ink
Resolution: Ledger Nano S:128 × 32 px; Ledger Stax:400 × 670 px
Screen diagonal: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:3.7″
Colour mode: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Grayscale
Shades of grey: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:16

Memory

Flash memory for OS and apps: Ledger Nano S:320 kB; Ledger Stax:Not recorded
Storage space: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison lists 1.5 MB without saying what that capacity includes. The Stax FAQ gives 1.8 MB total, with about 1.1 MB available for apps, settings and a lock-screen picture.

Size and weight

Dimensions: Ledger Nano S:59.9 × 18 × 8.9 mmClosed · Dimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Ledger Stax:85 × 54 × 6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Ledger Nano S:16.2 g; Ledger Stax:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison lists 45.2 g; its product page lists 44.2 g.

Power and charging

Battery life: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:USB-C · Compatible Qi charger
Wireless charging: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Supported

Materials and finish

Materials: Ledger Nano S:Not confirmed; Ledger Stax:Aluminium · Plastic
Colour: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Graphite
Built-in magnets: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Yes

Device connections

USB port: Ledger Nano S:Micro-USB; Ledger Stax:USB-C
Bluetooth version: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:5.2
NFC functions: Ledger Nano S:Not recorded; Ledger Stax:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key