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Ledger Stax vs Ledger Nano X

Comparing
two wallets
Decided by
Editorial rating
Last reviewed
2026-08-26
Ledger Stax3.6

Ledger's $399 flagship, with the biggest screen it sells and exactly the same secure element as the $59 Nano S Plus.

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 X

Ledger Nano X rates higher on our rubric: 3.9 against 3.6 for Ledger Stax.

Criterion
Editorial rating
Ledger Stax
3.6
Ledger Nano X
3.9

Ledger Stax 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 Stax and Ledger Nano X compared fact by fact from their reviews; a check marks the side a decidable criterion favours.
FactLedger StaxLedger Nano X
Editorial rating3.63.9 (favoured on this row)
StatusAvailableAvailable
Made byLedgerLedger
Price$399$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 oniOS, Android, Windows, macOS, LinuxiOS, Android, Windows, macOS, Linux
Screen3.7 inch curved E Ink touchscreen, 16 grayscale, 400 x 670 pixels, with an anti-glare coating1.1 inch monochrome OLED, 128 x 64 pixels, with two physical buttons
ConnectivityUSB-C, Bluetooth (BLE 5.2) for iOS and Android, NFC, and wireless Qi chargingUSB-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 list218218
Last reviewed2026-08-262026-08-26

Pros and cons, side by side

Ledger Stax

What works

  • The 3.7 inch curved E Ink touchscreen is the largest display Ledger sells, so addresses read in one view
  • Same ST33K1M5 secure element, certified to CC EAL6+, as every other current Ledger
  • USB-C, Bluetooth and NFC, plus wireless Qi charging that no other Ledger has
  • Ships with a Ledger Recovery Key and a protective magnet shell included in the box

What to watch

  • At $399 it costs nearly seven times the $59 Nano S Plus for the same certified secure element
  • The $249 Flex has the same chip and more screen pixels, at 480 x 600 against 400 x 670
  • 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 Stax or Ledger Nano X better?

Ledger Nano X rates higher on our rubric: 3.9 against 3.6 for Ledger Stax. 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 Stax or Ledger Nano X?

Ledger Nano X, at $79 against $399, on each maker's own store price as of the review date.

Is Ledger Stax or Ledger Nano X bitcoin-only?

Neither: both support assets beyond bitcoin. Ledger Stax: 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 Stax and Ledger Nano X, each with its sources, and every wallet we review.

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