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Ledger Stax or Ledger Flex?

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

Ledger Flex

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Wallet 2

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Your device: Computer

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In short

Transaction approval confirmed (Computer): Ledger Stax and Ledger Flex.

Ledger StaxOne edition

Price at Ledger

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Computer

Your device

Approve transactions: Ledger Stax:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Set up the wallet: Ledger Stax:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Approve transactions

iPhone: Ledger Stax:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Ledger Stax:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Controls / Display: Touchscreen
Both
Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both
Battery: Rechargeable
Both

Before you choose

Consider

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

Ledger FlexiPhone connects by Bluetooth. Android connects by USB or Bluetooth. NFC does not replace USB or Bluetooth for ordinary transactions. Cryptocurrency support depends on the app.

Apps and requirements

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Connectivity

Ledger Stax

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Ledger StaxLedger Flex

Display

Display type: E InkBoth
Screen diagonal: Ledger Stax:3.7″; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: Ledger Stax:400 × 670 px; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: GrayscaleBoth
Shades of grey: 16Both

Memory

Storage space: 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.; Ledger Flex:1.5 MB

Size and weight

Dimensions: Ledger Stax:85 × 54 × 6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Ledger Stax:Sources disagreeLedger’s comparison lists 45.2 g; its product page lists 44.2 g.; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

Battery life: Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not statedBoth
Charging methods: Ledger Stax:USB-C · Compatible Qi charger; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: Ledger Stax:Supported; Ledger Flex:Not supported