BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Set up the wallet
Ledger Stax:
✓
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Approve transactions
Computer
Ledger Stax:
✓
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android
Ledger Stax:
✓
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
BitBox02 Nova:
✓
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG
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
iPhone
Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum
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.
Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted 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 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
