USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Set up the wallet
Ledger Stax:
✓
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
Approve transactions
Computer
Ledger Stax:
✓
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone
Ledger Stax:
✓
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Where they differ
Controls / Display
Ledger Stax:Touchscreen
BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery
Ledger Stax:Recovery phrase
BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase
What they have in common
Cryptocurrencies
Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Not fully confirmed
Operating power
Ledger Stax:Not recorded
BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery
Ledger Stax:Rechargeable
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Before you choose
Consider
Ledger StaxOn iPhone, transactions use Bluetooth. Some cryptocurrencies require a separate wallet app.
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 Stax
Android
Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
Computer
Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux
iPhone
Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova
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.
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.
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.
BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Size and weight
Dimensions
Ledger Stax:85 × 54 × 6 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 Stax:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison lists 45.2 g; its product page lists 44.2 g.
BitBox02 Nova:13 g
Power and charging
Battery life
Ledger Stax:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
