Trezor Model T: discontinued, here is the replacement
Last reviewed 2026-08-12
Trezor Model T is discontinued
Do not buy a Trezor Model T: it is discontinued, and its slot in Trezor's lineup now belongs to the Safe 5. Launched in February 2018, the Model T was the first hardware wallet with a touchscreen, letting you type your PIN and passphrase on the device itself instead of on a possibly compromised computer.
That on-device input model was the Model T's real contribution, and every touchscreen wallet since has followed it. It also widened coin support beyond the Model One, adding assets like XRP, Cardano, and Monero, and shipped with USB-C and a microSD slot. Like the Model One, though, it had no secure element, and researchers demonstrated physical seed-extraction attacks against captured devices, so a strong passphrase was always the standard advice.
Trezor's current lineup has three devices: the budget two-button Safe 3, the color-touchscreen Safe 5 (the Model T's direct successor, launched in June 2024), and the premium Safe 7, which Trezor markets as quantum-ready. All three add certified secure elements the Model T lacked. Existing Model T devices still work with Trezor Suite and receive security maintenance, but a new touchscreen Trezor purchase means the Safe 5.
- Made by
- Trezor
- Screen
- 1.54 inch color LCD touchscreen, 240 x 240 pixels
- Connectivity
- USB-C cable; microSD slot for encrypted storage
- Released
- February 2018
- Coin support
- Wider support than the Model One, including XRP, Cardano, and Monero; new chains now target the Safe line first
The replacement: Trezor Safe 5
Trezor retired the Trezor Model T; the Trezor Safe 5 is its direct successor with current firmware support.
Pros and cons
What works
- First hardware wallet with a touchscreen: PIN and passphrase entry happen on the device, not your computer
- Broader coin support than the Model One, including XRP, Cardano, and Monero
- Open-source firmware with years of public scrutiny since its February 2018 launch
- Existing devices still work with Trezor Suite and receive security maintenance
What to watch
- No secure element: demonstrated physical attacks can extract the seed from a captured device, so a passphrase is essential
- Discontinued: Trezor no longer sells it and points buyers to the Safe 5
- Aging hardware: the Safe 5 adds a certified secure element and haptic feedback at the same slot in the lineup
Frequently asked questions
Is the Trezor Model T still safe to use?
For existing owners, generally yes, especially with a passphrase enabled. It has no secure element, so physical seed-extraction attacks are possible on a captured device. Trezor continues security maintenance for existing units, but new buyers should get the Safe 5.
What replaced the Trezor Model T?
The Trezor Safe 5, launched in June 2024, is the direct successor: a color touchscreen model with haptic feedback and a certified secure element the Model T lacked.
What is the Trezor Safe 7?
The Safe 7 is the premium model at the top of Trezor's current lineup, above the Safe 3 and Safe 5, and Trezor markets it as quantum-ready. All three Safe devices share the same core security design.
Should I move my coins off a Model T?
There is no urgency. Keep the firmware updated and use a passphrase, and migrate to a Safe device on your own schedule. When you do, consider generating a fresh seed on the new device rather than restoring the old phrase.