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Cardware Wallet vs SafePal S1 Pro

What Wallet does better (16) and where S1 Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Cardware Wallet
Cardware · 2025Wallet
5.8Score
16 advantages≈ €70
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SafePal S1 Pro
SafePal · 2023S1 Pro
4.3Score
5 advantages≈ €85
9.5Security3.0
3.0Open source4.9
4.9Bitcoin features5.4
3.6Ease of use3.0
6.2Connectivity4.9

Why is Wallet better than S1 Pro?

  1. MultisigYes · S1 Pro: No
  2. Secure Element certificationEAL6+ vs EAL5+
  3. 100% air-gappedYes · S1 Pro: No
  4. Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingYes · S1 Pro: No
  5. Source code availableYes · S1 Pro: No
  6. Compatible third-party wallets1 vs 0
  7. Screen size2.14″ vs 1.3″+65%
  8. Weight60 g vs 126 g2.1×
  9. Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYes · S1 Pro: No
  10. Wipe after failed attemptsYes · S1 Pro: No
  11. BIP85 child seedsYes · S1 Pro: No
  12. User-added entropy (dice)Yes · S1 Pro: No

Why is S1 Pro better than Wallet?

  1. TaprootNo · Wallet: Yes
  2. Mobile appNo · Wallet: Yes
  3. Upgradable firmwareNo · Wallet: Yes
  4. Built-in batteryNo · Wallet: Yes
  5. Thickness11 mm vs 6 mm+83%
Specifications

Side by side

Cardware WalletCardware Wallet≈ €705.8
SafePal S1 ProSafePal S1 Pro≈ €854.3
Security
Secure Element chipYesYes
Secure Element certificationEAL6+EAL5+
Air-gapped signingYesYes
100% air-gappedYesNo
Supply-chain & tamper protectionYesYes
Secure boot—Yes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingYesNo
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmwareNoNo
Source code availableYesNo
Reproducible buildsNoNo
Upgradable firmwareNoYes
Firmware update via—USB
Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYesNo
Device lock
PIN lockYesYes
PIN entered on the deviceYesYes
Fingerprint unlockNoNo
Duress PIN / decoy walletNoNo
Brick / wipe PINNoNo
Wipe after failed attemptsYesNo
Time-delayed unlockNoNo
Anti-phishing wordsNoNo
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphraseYesYes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)NoNo
Seed XORNoNo
BIP85 child seedsYesNo
24-word seedYesYes
SeedQR backupNoNo
microSD backupNoNo
NFC backup cardNoNo
User-added entropy (dice)YesNo
Stateless use (no stored keys)NoNo
Multiple seeds on one deviceNoNo
Bitcoin features
MultisigYesNo
TaprootNoYes
MiniscriptNoNo
Message signingYesNo
Coin controlYesYes
Own node connectionYesNo
Tor supportYesNo
Replace-by-feeYesNo
Silent PaymentsNoNo
Spending limitsNoNo
TestnetNoNo
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokensNoYes
Bitcoin onlyYesNo
Connectivity
Signing connectivityQR codeQR code
USBNoNo
USB-CYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
NFCNoNo
QR code cameraYesYes
Animated QR (UR)NoNo
microSD signingNoNo
Screen & input
ScreenYesYes
Screen size2.14″1.3″
Screen typeLCDIPS
Screen resolution128 × 160320 × 320
TouchscreenNoNo
Colour screenYesYes
Gorilla GlassNoNo
ControlsButtonsButtons
QWERTY keyboardNoNo
Battery & power
Built-in batteryNoYes
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Removable battery—No
Wireless chargingNoNo
Design
Weight60 g126 g
Length86 mm86 mm
Width54 mm54 mm
Thickness11 mm6 mm
MaterialsPlasticAluminum alloy & tempered glass
Water / dust resistanceNoNo
Several colours availableNoNo
Warranty (months)1212
Assembled inSouth AfricaChina
DIY build possibleNoNo
Apps
Official appsWebAndroid, iOS, Browser extension
Desktop appNoNo
Mobile appNoYes
Works with wallet appsSparrow—
Compatible third-party wallets10
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security keyNoNo
Password managerNoNo
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