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Coinkite TAPSIGNER 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: Computer

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In short

Recorded differences: Cryptocurrencies and Controls / Display.

Coinkite TAPSIGNEROne edition

Price at Coinkite

Ledger FlexOne edition

Price at Ledger

Computer

Your device

Approve transactions: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:
NFCSparrow · BitcoinExternal NFC reader required; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Set up the wallet: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:
NFCSparrow · BitcoinExternal NFC reader required; Ledger Flex:
USBLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Approve transactions

iPhone: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:
NFCNunchuk · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum
Android: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:
NFCNunchuk · Bitcoin; Ledger Flex:
USB · BluetoothLedger Wallet · Bitcoin / Ethereum

Where they differ

Cryptocurrencies: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:Bitcoin-only; Ledger Flex:Multiple cryptocurrencies
Controls / Display: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:No controls on the walletDisplay: No device display; Ledger Flex:Touchscreen
Wallet recovery: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:Encrypted backup file, decryption key and wallet configuration. Keep the file and key separately.; Ledger Flex:Recovery phrase
Battery: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:No battery; Ledger Flex:Rechargeable

Before you choose

Consider

Coinkite TAPSIGNERThere is no card screen for independent review. Recovery needs the encrypted file, a separate copy of its printed decryption key and the wallet configuration; it takes place outside the card.

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

Coinkite TAPSIGNER

Computer

SparrowNFCBitcoinLinuxExternal NFC reader required

Connection requirements

Needs a compatible external NFC reader and smart-card support configured on the computer. Keep the encrypted backup file, its decryption key and the wallet configuration. Store the file and key separately.

iPhone · Android

NunchukNFCBitcoin

Connection requirements

Needs an NFC phone and a compatible Nunchuk version. Keep the encrypted backup file, its decryption key and the wallet configuration. Store the file and key separately.

Ledger Flex

Computer

Ledger WalletUSBBitcoin / EthereumWindows · macOS · Linux

iPhone

Ledger WalletBluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

Android

Ledger WalletUSB · BluetoothBitcoin / Ethereum

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Coinkite TAPSIGNERLedger Flex

Size and weight

Width × height: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:85.6 × 53.98 mmThickness not recorded; Ledger Flex:Not recorded
Dimensions: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mmDimensions as listed by the manufacturer
Device weight: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:57.5 g

Power and charging

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

Display

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

Memory

Storage space: Coinkite TAPSIGNER:Not recorded; Ledger Flex:1.5 MB

Device connections

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

Security and software

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