Ledger Nano X review
Last reviewed 2026-08-12
The Ledger Nano X is still a solid hardware wallet at $149, but it is no longer Ledger's flagship: it now sits in the middle of a five-device lineup, and the newer Nano Gen5 costs $30 more with an E Ink touchscreen, so compare both before you order.
Ledger introduced the Nano X at CES in January 2019 and shipped it that May as the first Ledger with Bluetooth and a battery. That combination still defines it: you can sign transactions from a phone through the Ledger companion app (renamed from Ledger Live to Ledger Wallet in October 2025) without a cable, and it holds around 100 device apps at once, a big step up from the old Nano S. Your keys never leave the Secure Element chip, and the Bluetooth link only carries data that is already public or signed, so pairing does not expose your seed.
In Ledger's current lineup the Nano X sits between the $59 Nano S Plus and the touchscreen devices: the Nano Gen5, launched on October 23, 2025 with an E Ink touchscreen, Bluetooth, and NFC at $179, and the premium Flex and Stax above it. If you just want the cheapest current Ledger, get the Nano S Plus. If you want a modern touchscreen for verifying addresses, look at the Gen5, keeping in mind that early user reception was mixed. The Nano X remains the middle option: mobile-friendly, proven over years of field use, and cheaper than the touchscreen models.
- Made by
- Ledger
- Price
- $149
- Screen
- 128 x 64 pixel monochrome OLED with two physical buttons
- Connectivity
- USB-C cable or Bluetooth; built-in battery for phone use
- Released
- May 2019 (announced at CES in January 2019)
- Coin support
- Bitcoin plus thousands of other assets through installable device apps; holds around 100 apps at once
Pros and cons
What works
- Bluetooth and a built-in battery let you manage funds from a phone without a cable
- Holds around 100 device apps at once, against a small handful on the old Nano S
- Secure Element chip and years of field testing since its May 2019 launch
- Cheaper than Ledger's touchscreen models while keeping full mobile support
What to watch
- No touchscreen: you verify addresses on a small two-line display with two buttons
- The Nano Gen5 costs only $30 more and adds an E Ink touchscreen and NFC
- The battery is not user-replaceable, which limits the device's lifespan for cable-free use
- The optional Ledger Recover service introduced in 2023 drew criticism from users who object to any firmware pathway for exporting an encrypted seed
Frequently asked questions
Is the Ledger Nano X still worth buying?
Yes, if you want a proven Bluetooth hardware wallet and do not need a touchscreen. It is no longer the flagship: it sits mid-lineup between the $59 Nano S Plus and the touchscreen Nano Gen5, Flex, and Stax, so check whether the $179 Gen5 fits you better before ordering.
What is the Ledger Nano Gen5, and should I get it instead?
The Nano Gen5 launched on October 23, 2025 at $179 with an E Ink touchscreen, Bluetooth, and NFC. It is the newer device and makes address verification easier to read, though early user reception was mixed. The Nano X remains $30 cheaper and better proven.
Is Bluetooth on the Nano X safe?
The design keeps private keys inside the Secure Element chip, and the Bluetooth link only carries public or already-signed data. You confirm every transaction physically on the device, so an attacker on the radio link cannot move your funds.
How many coins does the Nano X support?
Thousands of assets are supported through installable device apps, and the Nano X can hold around 100 apps at the same time. Bitcoin, the major networks, and most widely held tokens are covered.