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BitBox02 vs Ledger Nano X

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 X3.9

The cheapest Ledger with Bluetooth, now $79 on Ledger's own store, and the one to buy if you want to sign from a phone.

Verdict: BitBox02

BitBox02 rates higher on our rubric: 4.6 against 3.9 for Ledger Nano X.

Criterion
Editorial rating
BitBox02
4.6
Ledger Nano X
3.9

BitBox02 and Ledger Nano X, 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 X compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactBitBox02Ledger Nano X
Editorial rating4.6 (favoured on this row)3.9
StatusAvailableAvailable
Made byBitBoxLedger
PriceNot published$79
Who holds the keysself-custodial, keys held in a dual chip design, certified EAL6+ on the Nova modelself-custodial, keys held in a CC EAL5+ certified secure element chip
Bitcoin-onlyNoNo
Runs oniOS, Android, Windows, macOS, LinuxiOS, Android, 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 cable or Bluetooth (BLE 5.2) for iOS and Android, with a built-in battery
ReleasedNot statedMay 2019, announced at CES in January 2019
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 X

What works

  • Bluetooth and a built-in battery let you sign from a phone with no cable attached
  • Cheapest Ledger with mobile signing at $79, marked down from $99 on Ledger's own store
  • Keys stay inside an ST33J2M0 secure element certified to CC EAL5+
  • Proven in the field since it shipped in May 2019, with years of firmware updates behind it

What to watch

  • The 128 x 64 pixel screen turns checking a long address into a multi step scroll
  • Closed source firmware, unlike Trezor and BitBox
  • The battery is not user replaceable, which caps how long it stays useful for cable free signing
  • The optional Ledger Recover service introduced in 2023 drew criticism from users who object to any firmware pathway that can export an encrypted seed

Frequently asked questions

Is BitBox02 or Ledger Nano X better?

BitBox02 rates higher on our rubric: 4.6 against 3.9 for Ledger Nano X. 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 X 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 X: 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 X, each with its sources, and every wallet we review.

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