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Block Bitkey (2026) vs Trezor Safe 7

What Bitkey (2026) does better (2) and where Safe 7 wins (24) — every spec side by side.

Block Bitkey (2026)
Block · 2026Bitkey (2026)
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ €230
vs
Trezor Safe 7
Trezor · 2025Safe 7
9.2Score
24 advantages≈ €230
Higher score
3.3Security7.0
6.4Open source9.3
2.6Bitcoin features7.8
8.8Ease of use9.0
4.3Connectivity7.2

Why is Bitkey (2026) better than Safe 7?

  1. Fingerprint unlockYes · Safe 7: No
  2. NFCYes · Safe 7: No

Why is Safe 7 better than Bitkey (2026)?

  1. Secure Element chipNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  2. Reproducible buildsNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  3. BIP39 passphraseNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  4. TaprootNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  5. Compatible third-party wallets0 vs 13
  6. Supply-chain & tamper protectionNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  7. PIN lockNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  8. PIN entered on the deviceNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  9. Brick / wipe PINNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  10. Wipe after failed attemptsNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  11. Shamir backup (SLIP-39)No · Bitkey (2026): Yes
  12. 24-word seedNo · Bitkey (2026): Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Block Bitkey (2026)Block Bitkey (2026)≈ €2304.8
Trezor Safe 7Trezor Safe 7≈ €2309.2
Security
Secure Element chipNoYes
Secure Element certification—EAL6+
Dual Secure Elements—Yes
Air-gapped signingNoNo
100% air-gappedNoNo
Supply-chain & tamper protectionNoYes
Secure bootYesYes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingNoNo
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmwareYesYes
Source code availableYesYes
Reproducible buildsNoYes
Firmware licenceMITGPLv3
Upgradable firmwareYesYes
Firmware update viaNFCUSB, Bluetooth
Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYesYes
Device lock
PIN lockNoYes
PIN entered on the deviceNoYes
Fingerprint unlockYesNo
Duress PIN / decoy walletNoNo
Brick / wipe PINNoYes
Wipe after failed attemptsNoYes
Time-delayed unlockNoYes
Anti-phishing wordsNoNo
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphraseNoYes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)NoYes
Seed XORNoNo
BIP85 child seedsNoNo
24-word seedNoYes
SeedQR backupNoNo
microSD backupNoNo
NFC backup cardNoNo
User-added entropy (dice)NoNo
Stateless use (no stored keys)NoNo
Multiple seeds on one deviceNoNo
Bitcoin features
MultisigYesYes
TaprootNoYes
MiniscriptNoNo
Message signingNoYes
Coin controlYesYes
Own node connectionYesYes
Tor supportNoYes
Replace-by-feeNoYes
Silent PaymentsNoNo
Spending limitsNoNo
TestnetNoYes
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokensNoYes
Bitcoin onlyYesNo
Connectivity
Signing connectivityNFCUSB-C, Bluetooth
USBNoYes
USB-CYesYes
BluetoothNoYes
NFCYesNo
QR code cameraNoNo
Animated QR (UR)NoNo
microSD signingNoNo
Screen & input
ScreenYesYes
Screen size—2.5″
Screen typeOLEDLCD
Screen resolution—520 × 380
TouchscreenYesYes
Colour screenYesYes
Gorilla Glass—Yes
ControlsTouch ScreenTouch Screen
QWERTY keyboard—No
Battery & power
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity330 mAh330 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Wireless chargingNoYes
Design
Weight79 g45 g
Length66 mm75.4 mm
Width60 mm44.5 mm
Thickness13.6 mm8.3 mm
MaterialsCorian and stainless steelAluminum
Water / dust resistanceNoYes
IP rating—IP67
Several colours availableNoYes
Warranty (months)1224
Assembled inUSACzech Republic
DIY build possibleNoNo
Apps
Official appsAndroid, iOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
Desktop appNoYes
Mobile appYesYes
Works with wallet apps—Bitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Zeus, Nunchuk, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Casa, Unchained
Compatible third-party wallets013
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security keyNoYes
Password managerNoNo
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