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Ledger Nano S Plus vs Ledger Nano X

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

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: Ledger Nano S Plus

Ledger Nano S Plus rates higher on our rubric: 4.3 against 3.9 for Ledger Nano X.

Criterion
Editorial rating
Ledger Nano S Plus
4.3
Ledger Nano X
3.9

Ledger Nano S Plus 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.

Ledger Nano S Plus and Ledger Nano X compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactLedger Nano S PlusLedger Nano X
Editorial rating4.3 (favoured on this row)3.9
StatusAvailableAvailable
Made byLedgerLedger
Price$59$79
Who holds the keysself-custodial, keys held in a CC EAL6+ certified secure element chipself-custodial, keys held in a CC EAL5+ certified secure element chip
Bitcoin-onlyNoNo
Runs onAndroid, Windows, macOS, LinuxiOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Screen1.1 inch monochrome OLED, 128 x 64 pixels, with two physical buttons1.1 inch monochrome OLED, 128 x 64 pixels, with two physical buttons
ConnectivityUSB-C only, for desktop and Android use; no Bluetooth and no batteryUSB-C cable or Bluetooth (BLE 5.2) for iOS and Android, with a built-in battery
Released2022May 2019, announced at CES in January 2019
Countries on the maker's list218218
Last reviewed2026-08-262026-08-26

Pros and cons, side by side

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

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 Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X better?

Ledger Nano S Plus rates higher on our rubric: 4.3 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.

Which is cheaper, Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X?

Ledger Nano S Plus, at $59 against $79, on each maker's own store price as of the review date.

Is Ledger Nano S Plus or Ledger Nano X bitcoin-only?

Neither: both support assets beyond bitcoin. Ledger Nano S Plus: Bitcoin plus more than 500 assets in the Ledger Wallet app, and thousands more through third party wallets. Ledger Nano X: Bitcoin plus more than 500 assets in the Ledger Wallet app, and thousands more through third party wallets.

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

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