Trezor vs Ledger

Trezor and Ledger have been the two leading manufacturers of crypto hardware wallets since 2013 and 2014, respectively.

Some differences between the wallets these companies have brought to market include cost, ease of use and the number of supported digital assets.

We’ve compared Trezor head to head with Ledger to help you decide which is best for your cold storage needs.

Trezor vs. Ledger wallets overview

	Trezor Model One	Ledger Nano S Plus	Trezor Model T	Ledger Nano X
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Dimensions	60 x 30 x 6mm	62.39 x 17.4 x 8.24mm	64 x 39 x 10mm	72 x 18.6 x 11.75mm
Display	128×64px OLED screen	128 x 64px OLED screen	240×240px LCD touch screen	128 × 64px OLED screen
Security mechanism	ARM Cortex-M3 embedded-arm processor @ 120Mhz	Secure element chip	ARM Cortex-M4 embedded-arm processor @ 168Mhz	Secure element chip
Security certifications	CE and RoHS certified (consumer safety, health and environmental health award	CSPN (First Level Security Certificate); CC EAL 5+ rating	CE and RoHS certified (consumer safety, health and environmental health award	CSPN (First Level Security Certificate); CC EAL 5+ rating
Connection	USB-A, WebUSB, Micro USB (for mobile)	USB-A to USB-C	USB-C (for mobile), WebUSB	USB-A to USB-C; Bluetooth
Compatibility	PC (Windows 10+, macOS 10.11+ and Linux), Mobile (Android)	PC (Windows 8+, macOS 10.10+ and Linux), Mobile (Android)	PC (Windows 10+, macOS 10.11+ and Linux), Mobile (Android)	PC (Windows 8+, macOS 10.10+ and Linux), Mobile (Android and iOS)
Backup	12-24-word seed phrase	24-word seed phrase	12-24-word seed phrase	24-word seed phrase
Coin support	1,000+	5,500+	1,800+	5,500+
Staking	Yes, but only when linked to third-party wallets	Yes	Yes, but only when linked to third-party wallets	Yes
NFT management capability	✅	✅	✅	✅
Exchange built in to native software (Ledger Live and Trezor Suite)	✅	✅	✅	✅
Price (USD)	$70	$79	$250	$149
	Buy the Trezor Model One	Buy the Ledger Nano S Plus	Buy the Trezor Model T	Buy the Ledger Nano X

Trezor vs. Ledger: Physical features

All Trezor and Ledger devices connect via USB, but only the Ledger Nano X connects via Bluetooth and has an internal battery.

Ledger devices can also feel a bit more hearty than Trezor devices. This is largely due to the stainless steel swivel cover on Ledger’s hardware wallets.

The Ledger Nano X, Nano S Plus and Trezor Model One all feature two buttons for scrolling and enabling yes-no decision-making. The Trezor Model T is the only hardware wallet with a touch screen featured in this list.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Supported assets

Both the Ledger Nano X and the Ledger Nano S support a broader range of coins and tokens than either Trezor device.

You can store your NFTs’ private keys on major blockchains on any Trezor or Ledger device.

But Ledger Live — the software for Ledger hardware wallets — provides better native support for NFT management than Trezor Suite, the native software for Trezor hardware wallets.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Security

In 2020, Kraken Security Labs identified a security flaw in Trezor wallets, and Trezor has since changed the architecture of its wallets to remedy this.

No such vulnerability has ever been discovered in a Ledger wallet, nor has a Ledger wallet ever been successfully hacked.

Thanks to the Secure Element chip that Ledger uses in its wallets — the same chip used in credit cards and passports — Ledger has one of the best security track records of any hardware wallet maker on the market today.

Trezor hardware wallets are CE-certified. CE stands for “Conformite Europeenne” — French for European Conformity — and certifies that a product meets the consumer safety and environmental health standards.

Ledger hardware wallets have CC EAL 5+ certification. One of the main factors to consider for EAL (Evaluation Assurance Level) certification is whether a device can be penetrated in a hack.

CC EAL 5+ is the highest level of security against penetration tests.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Built-in software

Ledger Live allows you to stake a handful of crypto assets through the app’s native interface, which Trezor Suite doesn’t support. But both Trezor and Ledger devices can be connected to third-party Web3 wallets if you do want to stake your assets.

The built-in swaps on both Trezor Suite and Ledger Live are powered by Changelly — a decentralised exchange (DEX) that doesn’t require Know Your Customer (KYC) verification. Through the built-in swap function, you can trade over 150 crypto coins and tokens.

Ledger Live allows you to borrow and lend your crypto through the Compound protocol, while Trezor Suite has no equivalent feature.

Both Trezor Suite and Ledger Live have mobile app versions, but only the Ledger Nano X is compatible with the Ledger Live mobile app.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Web3 apps

Ledger Live offers a gateway to some DeFi and NFT management, but Trezor Suite performs poorly in this department.

Use Ledger Live as an interface to stake a handful of crypto assets — including ETH, DOT and SOL — and lend and borrow via Compound protocol.

You can also manage NFTs on Ethereum and Polygon via Ledger Live.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Ease of use

If you prefer a touch screen to interact with the hardware wallet itself, the Trezor Model T is the way to go.

If you prefer physical buttons, the Trezor Model One, the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Nano X are all good options. Of the three devices, the Nano X has the most space between its two buttons.

To wirelessly manage your crypto on the go, the Ledger Nano X’s Bluetooth capability provides the most convenient option of the bunch.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Price

The Trezor Model One and the Nano S Plus have comparable prices, but the Nano S Plus offers a broader range of features and a higher level of security than the Model One.

The Model T and the Nano X — the top-tier models from Trezor and Ledger — both offer a full suite of features. Two main differences between these two devices include the Model T having a touch screen while the Nano X doesn’t and the Nano X being the only Bluetooth-enabled wallet across both ranges.

Of these four devices, the Nano S Plus offers the most bang for your buck. For the moderate price of $79, the Nano S Plus has most of Nano X’s functionality and a great deal more features than both the Model One and the Model T.

Trezor vs. Ledger: Company stats

Traffic and company profile data sourced from Similarweb and accurate as of August 2022.

Final verdict

Both Trezor and Ledger make industry-leading hardware wallets for storing the private keys to your crypto safely offline.

Either wallet maker can offer you a legitimate and secure product, so which you choose will come down to your budget and cold storage needs. But in this comparison, it was hard to overlook Ledger’s strengths; it took out 5/7 categories and was our overall winner.

Safe storage for your assets is one of the most crucial parts to owning crypto, so make sure you’ve researched the best crypto wallets on the market and considered some hardware wallet alternatives before deciding which is best for you.