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Tangem Ring or Ledger Flex?

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

Ledger Flex

One edition

Wallet 2

Add a wallet

Wallet 3

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Your device: iPhone

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In short

Recorded differences: Controls / Display and Wallet recovery.

Tangem RingOne edition

Price at Tangem

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

iPhone

Your device

Approve transactions: Tangem Ring:
NFCTangem app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Set up the wallet: Tangem Ring:
NFCTangem app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Approve transactions

Computer: Tangem Ring:
Support for signing is unconfirmed; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Tangem Ring:
NFCTangem app · Bitcoin / Ethereum; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Controls / Display: Tangem Ring:No controls on the walletDisplay: No device display; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery: Tangem Ring:Backup cards; Ledger Flex:Recovery phrase
Battery: Tangem Ring:No battery; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

What they have in common

Cryptocurrencies: Multiple cryptocurrencies
Both

Not fully confirmed

Operating power: Tangem Ring:Powered by NFC; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Before you choose

Consider

Tangem RingTake the ring off to scan. You review payments on the phone; Ring has no independent screen. Choose seedless or phrase backup during setup.

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

Tangem Ring

iPhone · Android

Tangem appNFCBitcoin / Ethereum

Connection requirements

You need a compatible NFC phone and supported versions of its operating system and wallet app. You check the transaction details on the phone.

Ledger Flex

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Tangem RingLedger Flex

Size and weight

Device weight: Tangem Ring:Not confirmed; Ledger Flex:57.5 g
Dimensions: Tangem Ring:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer

Power and charging

Battery life: Tangem Ring:No battery; Ledger Flex:Up to 10 hrUsage conditions not stated
Charging methods: Tangem Ring:No battery; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Wireless charging: Tangem Ring:No battery; Ledger Flex:Not supported

Materials and finish

Materials: Tangem Ring:Casing: Zirconia ceramic; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Security and software

Security chip: Tangem Ring:CC EAL6+; Ledger Flex:ST33K1M5 · CC EAL6+
Device software: Tangem Ring:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger OS

Protection

Dust and water protection: Tangem Ring:IP69K; Ledger Flex:Not recorded

Display

Display type: Tangem Ring:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:E Ink
Screen diagonal: Tangem Ring:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:2.8″
Resolution: Tangem Ring:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:480 × 600 px
Colour mode: Tangem Ring:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:Grayscale
Shades of grey: Tangem Ring:No built-in display; Ledger Flex:16

Memory

Storage space: Tangem Ring:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:1.5 MB

Device connections

USB port: Tangem Ring:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:USB-C
Bluetooth version: Tangem Ring:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:5.2
NFC functions: Tangem Ring:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:Ledger Recovery Key · Ledger Security Key