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BitBox02 vs Ledger Nano S Plus

Comparing
two wallets
Decided by
Editorial rating
Last reviewed
2026-08-26
BitBox024.6

Swiss made, fully open source, sold in Multi and Bitcoin-only editions, with a Nova model that works from an iPhone.

Ledger Nano S Plus4.3

Ledger's $59 entry device: the same certified secure element as the $399 Stax, no Bluetooth, and no iPhone support at all.

Verdict: BitBox02

BitBox02 rates higher on our rubric: 4.6 against 4.3 for Ledger Nano S Plus.

Criterion
Editorial rating
BitBox02
4.6
Ledger Nano S Plus
4.3

BitBox02 and Ledger Nano S Plus, fact by fact

Every row is from the two reviews as of their review dates, with sources on each. A check marks the side a decidable criterion favours; rows without one are information, not a score.

BitBox02 and Ledger Nano S Plus compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitBox02Ledger Nano S Plus
Editorial rating4.6 (favoured on this row)4.3
StatusAvailableAvailable
Made byBitBoxLedger
PriceNot published$59
Who holds the keysself-custodial, keys held in a dual chip design, certified EAL6+ on the Nova modelself-custodial, keys held in a CC EAL6+ certified secure element chip
Bitcoin-onlyNoNo
Runs oniOS, Android, Windows, macOS, LinuxAndroid, Windows, macOS, Linux
ScreenMonochrome OLED with touch sliders; the Nova uses a more readable glass OLED1.1 inch monochrome OLED, 128 x 64 pixels, with two physical buttons
ConnectivityUSB-C on both models; the Nova adds Bluetooth for iPhone and iPadUSB-C only, for desktop and Android use; no Bluetooth and no battery
ReleasedNot stated2022
Countries on the maker's listNo published list218
Last reviewed2026-08-252026-08-26

Pros and cons, side by side

BitBox02

What works

  • Fully open source firmware, in a Multi edition and a true Bitcoin-only edition
  • Dual chip design, with an EAL6+ certified secure chip on the Nova
  • microSD backup makes setup and recovery fast, and writing down the words is optional
  • Three built-in on-ramps (Pocket Bitcoin, MoonPay, BTC Direct) send coins straight to the device
  • The Nova works with an iPhone or iPad over Bluetooth

What to watch

  • No touchscreen: confirmations happen on a small OLED with touch sliders
  • The original BitBox02 has no iOS support, so an iPhone user needs the Nova
  • BitBox publishes no shipping country list, only regional tiers and a duty policy
  • Shipping cost and any unpaid import duties are only shown at checkout

Ledger Nano S Plus

What works

  • Cheapest current Ledger at $59 on Ledger's own store
  • Same ST33K1M5 secure element, certified to CC EAL6+, as the $399 Stax
  • Far more coin app storage than the original Nano S it replaced
  • No Bluetooth and no battery, so there is no radio attack surface and nothing to wear out

What to watch

  • No iOS support: Ledger's system requirements list Windows, macOS, Ubuntu and Android only
  • Cable only, so you cannot sign from a phone without plugging in
  • The 128 x 64 pixel screen turns checking a long address into a multi step scroll
  • Closed source firmware, unlike Trezor and BitBox

Frequently asked questions

Is BitBox02 or Ledger Nano S Plus better?

BitBox02 rates higher on our rubric: 4.6 against 4.3 for Ledger Nano S Plus. The rating follows the product rubric published on our about page; the rows above set custody, price and platforms side by side so you can check it.

Is BitBox02 or Ledger Nano S Plus bitcoin-only?

Neither: both support assets beyond bitcoin. BitBox02: Multi edition supports bitcoin plus other assets; the Bitcoin-only edition runs firmware with the rest removed. Ledger Nano S Plus: Bitcoin plus more than 500 assets in the Ledger Wallet app, and thousands more through third party wallets.

The full reviews: BitBox02 and Ledger Nano S Plus, each with its sources, and every wallet we review.

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