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Ledger Nano X or Ledger Stax?
The exact editions, side by side: how you’ll use them and the limits to know.
In short
Recorded differences: Controls / Display.
Approve transactions
- Computer
- Ledger Nano X:USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
- Ledger Stax:USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
- iPhone
- Ledger Nano X:BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
- Ledger Stax:BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
- Android
- Ledger Nano X:USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
- Ledger Stax:USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Where they differ
- Controls / Display
- Ledger Nano X:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
- Ledger Stax:Touchscreen
What they have in common
- Cryptocurrencies
- Multiple cryptocurrenciesBoth
- Wallet recovery
- Recovery phraseBoth
- Battery
- RechargeableBoth
Not fully confirmed
- Operating power
- Ledger Nano X:Battery or USB power
- Ledger Stax: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.
Ledger StaxOn iPhone, transactions use Bluetooth. Some cryptocurrencies require a separate wallet app.
Apps and requirements
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Connectivity
Ledger Nano X
Computer
Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux
iPhone
Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
Android
Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
Ledger Stax
Computer
Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux
iPhone
Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
Android
Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
Hardware detailsDifferent: 7 · Same: 3 · Not fully recorded: 10Show details (20)Hide details
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Display
- Display type
- Ledger Nano X:OLED
- Ledger Stax:E Ink
- Screen diagonal
- Ledger Nano X:1.1″
- Ledger Stax:3.7″
- Resolution
- Ledger Nano X:128 × 64 px
- Ledger Stax:400 × 670 px
- Colour mode
- Ledger Nano X:Monochrome
- Ledger Stax:Grayscale
- Shades of grey
- Ledger Nano X:Not recorded
- Ledger Stax:16
Memory
- Storage space
- Ledger Nano X:2 MB
- 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 X:72 × 18.6 × 11.75 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
- Ledger Stax:85 × 54 × 6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
- Device weight
- Ledger Nano X:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison lists 46 g; its product page lists 34 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 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.
- Ledger Stax:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
- Charging methods
- Ledger Nano X:Not recorded
- Ledger Stax:USB-C · Compatible Qi charger
- Wireless charging
- Ledger Nano X:Not recorded
- Ledger Stax:Supported
Materials and finish
- Materials
- Ledger Nano X:Stainless steel (Brushed finish) · Plastic
- Ledger Stax:Aluminium · Plastic
- Colour
- Ledger Nano X:Not recorded
- Ledger Stax:Graphite
- Built-in magnets
- Ledger Nano X:Not recorded
- Ledger Stax:Yes
Device connections
- USB port
- USB-CBoth
- Bluetooth version
- 5.2Both
- NFC functions
- Ledger Nano X:Not recorded
- Ledger Stax:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key
Security and software
- Security chip
- Ledger Nano X:ST33J2M0 · CC EAL5+
- Ledger Stax:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
- Device software
- Ledger OSBoth
Key dates
- Announced
- Ledger Nano X:January 7, 2019
- Ledger Stax:Not recorded
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