Which hardware crypto wallet to buy in 2021

What is a hardware crypto wallet?

When you set yourself the task of preserving your cryptocurrency savings, the so-called “cold” wallets come to the rescue. Check the devices we need, something like a flash drive, card or small phone, that contain your wallet’s private key.

In simple words, cold cryptocurrency does not store cryptocurrency, but only data is stored to access the cryptocurrency on the blockchain network. And since the creation of a wallet and configuration takes place on a physical device – the same hardware wallet, hackers do not have the opportunity to remotely compromise your wallet, thereby seizing all your funds.

Therefore, these wallets are considered one of the safest and safest places to store crypto assets. After all, even being lost or broken, a hardware wallet will not take all your tokens with it, and you can restore access at any time using seed phrases – a key phrase from words that is created during the initial creation of the wallet.

Where to buy a hardware crypto wallet?

At the moment, there are cryptocurrency wallets on the market from many already well-known and fairly young companies. Below is a table with data about each crypto wallet, as well as the price at the time of publication of the table and a link to the manufacturer’s official page for purchase.

Comparison of cryptocurrency wallets

Name	Appearance	Manufacturer	Developer country	Release date	Number of supported cryptocurrencies	Communication types for information exchange	Wired connection with computer / smartphone	Wireless communication with computer / smartphone	Battery availability	Battery capacity, mAh	Physical protection of the chip according SE - Secure Element	Screen diagonal, inches	Screen resolution, pixels	Management software	Hardware password manager function	Type-C connector	MicroUSB connector	Camera availability	MicroSD card slot	Number and type of buttons for control	Price	Link to the official store
Ledger Nano X		Ledger	France	2019	100 apps, more 1.100 cryptocurrencys	USB, Bluetooth	+	+	+	100	+	?	128x64	Ledger Live	-	+	-	-	-	2 physical buttons	149$	Buy now
Ledger Nano S Plus		Ledger	France	2022	100 apps, more 1.100 cryptocurrencys	USB	+	-	-	-	+	?	128x64	Ledger Live	-	+	-	-	-	2 physical buttons	79$	Buy now
Ledger Nano S		Ledger	France	2016	6 apps, more 1.100 cryptocurrencys	USB	+	-	-	-	+	?	128x32	Ledger Live	-	-	+	-	-	2 physical buttons	59$	Buy now
Trezor Model T		SatoshiLabs	Czech Republic	2018	More 1200 cryptocurrencys	USB	+	-	-	-	-	?	240x240	Trezor Suite	+	+	-	-	+	Touch screen	206$	Buy now
Trezor Model One		SatoshiLabs	Czech Republic	2015	More 1000 cryptocurrencys	USB	+	-	-	-	-	?	128x64	Trezor Suite	+	-	+	-	-	2 physical buttons	64$	Buy now
Safepal S1		Safepal	China	2018	22 blockchains, more 22.000 cryptocurrencys	QR-codes	-	+	+	400	-	1.3	240x240	Safepal	-	-	+	+	-	6 physical buttons	50$	Buy now
Keepkey K1		ShapeShift	Switzerland	2014	More 40 cryptocurrencys	USB	+	-	-	-	-	3.12	256x64	ShapeShift	-	-	+	-	-	1 physical button	49$	Buy now
Ellipal Titan		Ellipal	China	2018	40 blockchains, more 10.000 cryptocurrencys	QR-codes	-	+	+	1400	-	3.97	320x240	Ellipal	-	-	+	+	-	Touch screen	139$	Buy now

Be careful!

Do not buy cryptocurrency wallets in unknown places, as they can be fake or specially modified to steal your cryptocurrency. It is recommended to buy such devices directly from the manufacturer, minimizing such risks.