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BitBox BitBox02 vs Chelpis Kelvin Wallet

What BitBox02 does better (4) and where Kelvin Wallet wins (0) — every spec side by side.

BitBox BitBox02
BitBox · 2019BitBox02
8.6Score
4 advantages≈ €150
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Chelpis Kelvin Wallet
0 advantages
9.3Open source3.3

Why is BitBox02 better than Kelvin Wallet?

  1. Open-source firmwareYes · Kelvin Wallet: No
  2. Source code availableYes · Kelvin Wallet: No
  3. Weight12 g vs 35 g2.9×
  4. Thickness9.6 mm vs 10 mm+4%

Why is Kelvin Wallet better than BitBox02?

Kelvin Wallet has no measurable advantages in this pair.

Specifications

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BitBox BitBox02BitBox BitBox02≈ €1508.6
Security
Secure Element chipYes—
Air-gapped signingNo—
100% air-gappedNo—
Supply-chain & tamper protectionYes—
Secure bootYes—
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingYes—
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmwareYesNo
Source code availableYesNo
Reproducible buildsYes—
Firmware licenceApache 2.0—
Upgradable firmwareYes—
Firmware update viaUSB—
Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYes—
Device lock
PIN lockYes—
PIN entered on the deviceYes—
Fingerprint unlockNo—
Duress PIN / decoy walletNo—
Brick / wipe PINNo—
Wipe after failed attemptsYes—
Time-delayed unlockNo—
Anti-phishing wordsNo—
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphraseYes—
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)No—
Seed XORNo—
BIP85 child seedsYes—
24-word seedYes—
SeedQR backupNo—
microSD backupYes—
NFC backup cardNo—
User-added entropy (dice)Yes—
Stateless use (no stored keys)Yes—
Multiple seeds on one deviceNo—
Bitcoin features
MultisigYes—
TaprootYes—
MiniscriptYes—
Message signingYes—
Coin controlYes—
Own node connectionYes—
Tor supportYes—
Replace-by-feeYes—
Silent PaymentsYes—
Spending limitsNo—
TestnetYes—
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokensYes—
Bitcoin onlyNo—
Connectivity
Signing connectivityUSB-C—
USBYes—
USB-CYes—
BluetoothNo—
NFCNo—
QR code cameraNo—
Animated QR (UR)No—
microSD signingNo—
Screen & input
ScreenYes—
Screen size1.38″—
Screen typeOLED—
Screen resolution128 × 64—
TouchscreenNo—
Colour screenNo—
Gorilla GlassNo—
ControlsButtons—
QWERTY keyboardNo—
Battery & power
Built-in batteryNo—
Wireless chargingNo—
Design
Weight12 g35 g
Length54.5 mm70 mm
Width25.4 mm40 mm
Thickness9.6 mm10 mm
MaterialsPolycarbonate—
Water / dust resistanceNo—
Several colours availableNo—
Warranty (months)24—
Assembled inSwitzerland—
DIY build possibleNo—
Apps
Official appsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android—
Desktop appYes—
Mobile appYes—
Works with wallet appsBitcoin Safe, Wasabi, Nunchuk, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Liana—
Compatible third-party wallets10—
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security keyYes—
Password managerNo—
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