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Coldcard Q vs Passport Core

Coinkite Coldcard Q vs Foundation Passport Core

What Coldcard Q does better (11) and where Passport Core wins (5) — every spec side by side.

Coinkite · 2024Coldcard Q

7.9Score

11 advantages≈ €230

Foundation · 2022Passport Core

8.9Score

5 advantages≈ €180

Higher score

8.2Security6.9

4.9Open source8.5

8.8Bitcoin features5.6

5.6Ease of use6.9

7.8Connectivity7.8

Why is Coldcard Q better than Passport Core?

MiniscriptYes · Passport Core: No
Screen size2.3″ vs 1.8″+28%
Duress PIN / decoy walletYes · Passport Core: No
Brick / wipe PINYes · Passport Core: No
Seed XORYes · Passport Core: No
User-added entropy (dice)Yes · Passport Core: No
USBYes · Passport Core: No
NFCYes · Passport Core: No
QWERTY keyboardYes · Passport Core: No
Compatible third-party wallets16 vs 14+14%
Weight93 g vs 120 g+29%

Why is Passport Core better than Coldcard Q?

Open-source firmwareNo · Coldcard Q: Yes
Mobile appNo · Coldcard Q: Yes
Animated QR (UR)No · Coldcard Q: Yes
Warranty (months)0 vs 12
Thickness22 mm vs 19 mm+16%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Coinkite Coldcard Q≈ €2307.9	Foundation Passport Core≈ €1808.9
Security
Secure Element chip	Yes	Yes
Dual Secure Elements	Yes	—
Air-gapped signing	Yes	Yes
100% air-gapped	Yes	Yes
Supply-chain & tamper protection	Yes	Yes
Secure boot	Yes	Yes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signing	No	No
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmware	No	Yes
Source code available	Yes	Yes
Reproducible builds	Yes	Yes
Firmware licence	MIT + anti-sell clause	GPLv3
Upgradable firmware	Yes	Yes
Firmware update via	microSD	microSD
Bitcoin-only firmware / edition	Yes	Yes
Device lock
PIN lock	Yes	Yes
PIN entered on the device	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint unlock	No	No
Duress PIN / decoy wallet	Yes	No
Brick / wipe PIN	Yes	No
Wipe after failed attempts	Yes	Yes
Time-delayed unlock	Yes	No
Anti-phishing words	Yes	Yes
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphrase	Yes	Yes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)	No	No
Seed XOR	Yes	No
BIP85 child seeds	Yes	Yes
24-word seed	Yes	Yes
SeedQR backup	Yes	Yes
microSD backup	Yes	Yes
NFC backup card	No	No
User-added entropy (dice)	Yes	No
Stateless use (no stored keys)	Yes	Yes
Multiple seeds on one device	Yes	No
Bitcoin features
Multisig	Yes	Yes
Taproot	Yes	Yes
Miniscript	Yes	No
Message signing	Yes	Yes
Coin control	Yes	Yes
Own node connection	Yes	Yes
Tor support	Yes	Yes
Replace-by-fee	Yes	Yes
Silent Payments	No	No
Spending limits	Yes	No
Testnet	Yes	Yes
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokens	No	No
Bitcoin only	Yes	Yes
Connectivity
Signing connectivity	USB-C, NFC, QR code, microSD	QR code, microSD
USB	Yes	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	No
NFC	Yes	No
QR code camera	Yes	Yes
Animated QR (UR)	No	Yes
microSD signing	Yes	Yes
Screen & input
Screen	Yes	Yes
Screen size	2.3″	1.8″
Screen type	LCD	IPS
Screen resolution	320 × 240	240 × 320
Touchscreen	No	No
Colour screen	Yes	Yes
Gorilla Glass	No	No
Controls	Buttons	Buttons
QWERTY keyboard	Yes	No
Battery & power
Built-in battery	Yes	Yes
Battery capacity	—	1,200 mAh
Removable battery	Yes	Yes
Wireless charging	No	No
Design
Weight	93 g	120 g
Length	120 mm	111 mm
Width	75 mm	39 mm
Thickness	22 mm	19 mm
Materials	Plastic	Plastic & metals alloy
Water / dust resistance	No	No
Several colours available	No	No
Warranty (months)	0	12
Assembled in	Canada	USA
DIY build possible	No	No
Apps
Official apps	—	Android, iOS
Desktop app	No	No
Mobile app	No	Yes
Works with wallet apps	Bitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Zeus, Nunchuk, Cove, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Bull, Liana, Casa, Unchained	Bitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Zeus, Nunchuk, Cove, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Bull, Casa
Compatible third-party wallets	16	14
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security key	No	No
Password manager	Yes	No