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Passport Core vs Passport Prime

Foundation Passport Core vs Foundation Passport Prime

What Passport Core does better (2) and where Passport Prime wins (10) — every spec side by side.

Foundation · 2022Passport Core

8.9Score

2 advantages≈ €180

Foundation · 2025Passport Prime

9.3Score

10 advantages≈ €320

Higher score

6.9Security8.3

8.5Open source8.8

5.6Bitcoin features9.3

6.9Ease of use8.3

7.8Connectivity9.3

Why is Passport Core better than Passport Prime?

Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYes · Passport Prime: No
Battery capacity1,200 mAh vs 1,100 mAh+9%

Why is Passport Prime better than Passport Core?

TouchscreenNo · Passport Core: Yes
Screen size1.8″ vs 3.5″+94%
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)No · Passport Core: Yes
User-added entropy (dice)No · Passport Core: Yes
BluetoothNo · Passport Core: Yes
QWERTY keyboardNo · Passport Core: Yes
Water / dust resistanceNo · Passport Core: Yes
FIDO2 / U2F security keyNo · Passport Core: Yes
Thickness19 mm vs 11 mm+73%
Weight120 g vs 93 g+29%

Specifications

Side by side

Only differences	Foundation Passport Core≈ €1808.9	Foundation Passport Prime≈ €3209.3
Security
Secure Element chip	Yes	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	Yes	Yes
Source code available	Yes	Yes
Reproducible builds	Yes	Yes
Firmware licence	GPLv3	GPLv3
Upgradable firmware	Yes	Yes
Firmware update via	microSD	Bluetooth
Bitcoin-only firmware / edition	Yes	No
Device lock
PIN lock	Yes	Yes
PIN entered on the device	Yes	Yes
Fingerprint unlock	No	No
Duress PIN / decoy wallet	No	No
Brick / wipe PIN	No	No
Wipe after failed attempts	Yes	Yes
Time-delayed unlock	No	No
Anti-phishing words	Yes	Yes
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphrase	Yes	Yes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)	No	Yes
Seed XOR	No	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)	No	Yes
Stateless use (no stored keys)	Yes	Yes
Multiple seeds on one device	No	Yes
Bitcoin features
Multisig	Yes	Yes
Taproot	Yes	Yes
Miniscript	No	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	No	No
Testnet	Yes	Yes
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokens	No	Yes
Bitcoin only	Yes	No
Connectivity
Signing connectivity	QR code, microSD	Bluetooth, QR code, microSD
USB	No	No
USB-C	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	No	Yes
NFC	No	No
QR code camera	Yes	Yes
Animated QR (UR)	Yes	Yes
microSD signing	Yes	Yes
Screen & input
Screen	Yes	Yes
Screen size	1.8″	3.5″
Screen type	IPS	IPS
Screen resolution	240 × 320	480 × 800
Touchscreen	No	Yes
Colour screen	Yes	Yes
Gorilla Glass	No	Yes
Controls	Buttons	Touch Screen
QWERTY keyboard	No	Yes
Battery & power
Built-in battery	Yes	Yes
Battery capacity	1,200 mAh	1,100 mAh
Removable battery	Yes	No
Wireless charging	No	No
Design
Weight	120 g	93 g
Length	111 mm	104 mm
Width	39 mm	55.5 mm
Thickness	19 mm	11 mm
Materials	Plastic & metals alloy	Aluminium
Water / dust resistance	No	Yes
Several colours available	No	Yes
Warranty (months)	12	12
Assembled in	USA	USA
DIY build possible	No	No
Apps
Official apps	Android, iOS	Android, iOS
Desktop app	No	No
Mobile app	Yes	Yes
Works with wallet apps	Bitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Zeus, Nunchuk, Cove, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Bull, Casa	Bitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Zeus, Nunchuk, Cove, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Bull, Casa
Compatible third-party wallets	14	14
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security key	No	Yes
Password manager	No	No