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SecuX Shield BIO or BitBox02 Nova?

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

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In short

Transaction approval (Computer) is confirmed only for BitBox02 Nova.

SecuX Shield BIOOne edition

Price at SecuX

BitBox02 NovaMultiple cryptocurrencies

Price at BitBox

Choose this edition at the store.

Approve transactions

Computer: SecuX Shield BIO:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / Ethereum
iPhone: SecuX Shield BIO:
BluetoothSecuX Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
BluetoothBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in
Android: SecuX Shield BIO:
BluetoothSecuX Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum; BitBox02 Nova:
USBBitBoxApp · Bitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Where they differ

Controls / Display: SecuX Shield BIO:Physical buttonsDisplay: Display without touch input; BitBox02 Nova:Touch sensorsDisplay: Display without touch input
Wallet recovery: SecuX Shield BIO:Recovery phrase; BitBox02 Nova:microSD backup and recovery phrase

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB power
Battery: SecuX Shield BIO:Rechargeable; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

SecuX Shield BIOYou navigate with buttons and confirm on the fingerprint pad. Charging uses a separate dock; choose a touchscreen model if you prefer larger on-device controls.

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

SecuX Shield BIO

iPhone · Android

SecuX WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

Connect by Bluetooth to SecuX Wallet. Fingerprint verification for transactions is on by default but can be disabled; the fingerprint pad still confirms actions when biometric verification is off.

BitBox02 Nova

Computer

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Connection requirements

Ethereum requires the Multi edition. A Bitcoin-only hardware edition cannot be converted to Multi.

iPhone

BitBoxAppBluetoothBitcoin / EthereumMust stay plugged in

Connection requirements

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.

Android

BitBoxAppUSBBitcoin / EthereumPhone needs USB OTG

Connection 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.

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SecuX Shield BIOBitBox02 Nova

Display

Display type: SecuX Shield BIO:E Ink; BitBox02 Nova:OLED
Screen diagonal: SecuX Shield BIO:1.1″; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
Resolution: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:128 × 64 px
Colour mode: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Monochrome

Size and weight

Device weight: SecuX Shield BIO:8 g; BitBox02 Nova:13 g
Dimensions: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:54.5 × 25.4 × 9.6 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer · Includes the connector

Power and charging

Battery capacity: SecuX Shield BIO:14 mAh; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Materials and finish

Materials: SecuX Shield BIO:PVC; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded

Device connections

Bluetooth version: SecuX Shield BIO:5.0; BitBox02 Nova:Not recorded
USB port: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:USB-C
Memory card slot: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:microSD

Security and software

Security chip: SecuX Shield BIO:Infineon SLE 97 · CC EAL5+; BitBox02 Nova:OPTIGA Trust M V3

Processor

Core and clock speed: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:Cortex-M4F · 120 MHz
Controllers: SecuX Shield BIO:Not recorded; BitBox02 Nova:ATSAMD51J20A · DA14531