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Ledger Stax or Trezor Safe 3?

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

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In short

Transaction approval (iPhone) is confirmed only for Ledger Stax.

Ledger StaxOne edition

Price at Ledger

Trezor Safe 3Multi-coin edition

Price at Trezor

Approve transactions

Computer: Ledger Stax:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Trezor Safe 3:
USBTrezor Suite · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: Ledger Stax:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Trezor Safe 3:
Not supported
Android: Ledger Stax:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Trezor Safe 3:
USBTrezor Suite · Bitcoin / EthereumAndroid 12+

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Ledger Stax:Touchscreen; Trezor Safe 3:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input
Battery: Ledger Stax:Rechargeable; Trezor Safe 3:No battery

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both
Wallet recovery: Recovery phrase
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: Ledger Stax:Not recorded; Trezor Safe 3:USB power

Before you choose

Consider

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

Trezor Safe 3USB signing on computer or Android; the iPhone app does not let this model approve transactions.

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

Trezor Safe 3

Computer

Trezor SuiteUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Android

Trezor SuiteUSBBitcoin / EthereumAndroid 12+

Connection requirements

Setup and signing use the Trezor Suite app on Android 12 or later over USB. Your phone needs USB-C support and a suitable data cable. Check that Suite supports the asset and network you want to use; the Bitcoin-only edition is limited to Bitcoin.

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Ledger StaxTrezor Safe 3

Display

Display type: Ledger Stax:E Ink; Trezor Safe 3:OLED
Screen diagonal: Ledger Stax:3.7″; Trezor Safe 3:0.96″
Resolution: Ledger Stax:400 × 670 px; Trezor Safe 3:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: Ledger Stax:Grayscale; Trezor Safe 3:Monochrome
Shades of grey: Ledger Stax:16; Trezor Safe 3:Not recorded

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.; Trezor Safe 3:Not recorded

Size and weight

Dimensions: Ledger Stax:85 × 54 × 6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer; Trezor Safe 3:59 × 32 × 7.4 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.; Trezor Safe 3:14 g

Power and charging

Battery life: Ledger Stax:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated; Trezor Safe 3:No battery
Charging methods: Ledger Stax:USB-C · Compatible Qi charger; Trezor Safe 3:No battery
Wireless charging: Ledger Stax:Supported; Trezor Safe 3:No battery

Materials and finish

Materials: Ledger Stax:Aluminium · Plastic; Trezor Safe 3:Casing: PMMA plastic · Backplate: Aluminium (Anodized finish)
Colour: Ledger Stax:Graphite; Trezor Safe 3:Not recorded
Built-in magnets: Ledger Stax:Yes; Trezor Safe 3:Not recorded

Device connections

USB port: USB-CBoth
Bluetooth version: Ledger Stax:5.2; Trezor Safe 3:Not recorded
NFC functions: Ledger Stax:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key; Trezor Safe 3:Not recorded