BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android
Ledger Nano X:
✓
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Where they differ
Controls / Display
Ledger Nano X:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery
Ledger Nano X:Recovery phrase
BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
Operating power
Ledger Nano X:Battery or USB power
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
What they have in common
Cryptocurrencies
Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Not fully confirmed
Battery
Ledger Nano X:Rechargeable
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Before you choose
Consider
Ledger Nano XChoose a touchscreen if you prefer touch input to button-by-button review. An iPhone-only owner needs access to a computer or Android for the first OS update if Nano X is still below version 2.4.1.
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 X
Computer
Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux
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 OTGConnection 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.
Ledger Nano X:72 × 18.6 × 11.75 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
Ledger Nano X:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison lists 46 g; its product page lists 34 g.
BitBox02 Nova:13 g
Power and charging
Battery life
Ledger Nano X:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison gives 3–4 hours in use and 8 hours on standby. Its product page lists 5 hours without specifying the usage mode.
