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Frostsnap Device vs SafePal S1 Pro

What Device does better (15) and where S1 Pro wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Frostsnap Device
Frostsnap · 2025Device
5.3Score
15 advantages≈ €110
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SafePal S1 Pro
SafePal · 2023S1 Pro
4.3Score
9 advantages≈ €85
4.3Security3.0
8.5Open source4.9
3.6Bitcoin features5.4
6.2Ease of use3.0
2.3Connectivity4.9

Why is Device better than S1 Pro?

  1. Open-source firmwareYes · S1 Pro: No
  2. Reproducible buildsYes · S1 Pro: No
  3. Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingYes · S1 Pro: No
  4. Source code availableYes · S1 Pro: No
  5. TouchscreenYes · S1 Pro: No
  6. Screen size1.69″ vs 1.3″+30%
  7. Weight60 g vs 126 g2.1×
  8. Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYes · S1 Pro: No
  9. User-added entropy (dice)Yes · S1 Pro: No
  10. Message signingYes · S1 Pro: No
  11. Own node connectionYes · S1 Pro: No
  12. Tor supportYes · S1 Pro: No

Why is S1 Pro better than Device?

  1. Secure Element chipNo · Device: Yes
  2. Air-gapped signingNo · Device: Yes
  3. BIP39 passphraseNo · Device: Yes
  4. QR code cameraNo · Device: Yes
  5. PIN entered on the deviceNo · Device: Yes
  6. 24-word seedNo · Device: Yes
  7. Coin controlNo · Device: Yes
  8. Built-in batteryNo · Device: Yes
  9. Thickness9 mm vs 6 mm+50%
Specifications

Side by side

Frostsnap DeviceFrostsnap Device≈ €1105.3
SafePal S1 ProSafePal S1 Pro≈ €854.3
Security
Secure Element chipNoYes
Secure Element certification—EAL5+
Air-gapped signingNoYes
100% air-gappedNoNo
Supply-chain & tamper protection—Yes
Secure bootYesYes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingYesNo
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmwareYesNo
Source code availableYesNo
Reproducible buildsYesNo
Firmware licenceMIT—
Upgradable firmwareYesYes
Firmware update viaUSBUSB
Bitcoin-only firmware / editionYesNo
Device lock
PIN lockYesYes
PIN entered on the deviceNoYes
Fingerprint unlock—No
Duress PIN / decoy walletNoNo
Brick / wipe PINNoNo
Wipe after failed attemptsNoNo
Time-delayed unlockNoNo
Anti-phishing wordsNoNo
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphraseNoYes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)NoNo
Seed XORNoNo
BIP85 child seedsNoNo
24-word seedNoYes
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
MultisigNoNo
TaprootYesYes
MiniscriptNoNo
Message signingYesNo
Coin controlNoYes
Own node connectionYesNo
Tor supportYesNo
Replace-by-feeYesNo
Silent PaymentsNoNo
FROST threshold signingYes—
Spending limitsNoNo
TestnetYesNo
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokensNoYes
Bitcoin onlyYesNo
Connectivity
Signing connectivityUSB-CQR code
USBYesNo
USB-CYesYes
BluetoothNoNo
NFCNoNo
QR code cameraNoYes
Animated QR (UR)NoNo
microSD signingNoNo
Screen & input
ScreenYesYes
Screen size1.69″1.3″
Screen typeOLEDIPS
Screen resolution240 × 280320 × 320
TouchscreenYesNo
Colour screenYesYes
Gorilla GlassNoNo
ControlsTouch ScreenButtons
QWERTY keyboardNoNo
Battery & power
Built-in batteryNoYes
Battery capacity—500 mAh
Removable battery—No
Wireless chargingNoNo
Design
Weight60 g126 g
Length42 mm86 mm
Width34 mm54 mm
Thickness9 mm6 mm
MaterialsAluminumAluminum alloy & tempered glass
Water / dust resistanceNoNo
Several colours availableYesNo
Warranty (months)—12
Assembled inMalaysiaChina
DIY build possibleNoNo
Apps
Official appsWindows, macOS, Linux, AndroidAndroid, iOS, Browser extension
Desktop appYesNo
Mobile appYesYes
Compatible third-party wallets00
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security keyNoNo
Password managerNoNo
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