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Ledger Nano Gen5 vs Ledger Nano X

What Nano Gen5 does better (7) and where Nano X wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Ledger Nano Gen5
Ledger · 2025Nano Gen5
7.5Score
7 advantages≈ €170
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Ledger Nano X
Ledger · 2019Nano X
6.9Score
2 advantages≈ €65
8.1Security4.8
5.5Open source5.5
8.8Bitcoin features8.8
8.5Ease of use7.7
9.0Connectivity7.2

Why is Nano Gen5 better than Nano X?

  1. Secure Element certificationEAL6+ vs EAL5+
  2. TouchscreenYes · Nano X: No
  3. NFC backup cardYes · Nano X: No
  4. NFCYes · Nano X: No
  5. Battery capacity200 mAh vs 100 mAh2×
  6. Screen size2.8″ vs 2.4″+17%
  7. Thickness8.6 mm vs 11.8 mm+37%

Why is Nano X better than Nano Gen5?

  1. Compatible third-party wallets11 vs 13+18%
  2. Weight46 g vs 34 g+35%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledger Nano Gen5Ledger Nano Gen5≈ €1707.5
Ledger Nano XLedger Nano X≈ €656.9
Security
Secure Element chipYesYes
Secure Element certificationEAL6+EAL5+
Air-gapped signingNoNo
100% air-gappedNoNo
Supply-chain & tamper protectionYesYes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingNoNo
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmwareNoNo
Source code availableNoNo
Reproducible buildsNoNo
Firmware licenceLimited UseLimited Use
Upgradable firmwareYesYes
Firmware update viaUSBUSB
Bitcoin-only firmware / editionNoNo
Device lock
PIN lockYesYes
PIN entered on the deviceYesYes
Fingerprint unlockNoNo
Duress PIN / decoy walletYesYes
Brick / wipe PINNoNo
Wipe after failed attemptsYesYes
Time-delayed unlockNoNo
Anti-phishing wordsNoNo
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphraseYesYes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)NoNo
Seed XORNoNo
BIP85 child seedsNoNo
24-word seedYesYes
SeedQR backupNoNo
microSD backupNoNo
NFC backup cardYesNo
User-added entropy (dice)NoNo
Stateless use (no stored keys)NoNo
Multiple seeds on one deviceNoNo
Bitcoin features
MultisigYesYes
TaprootYesYes
MiniscriptYesYes
Message signingYesYes
Coin controlYesYes
Own node connectionYesYes
Tor supportYesYes
Replace-by-feeYesYes
Silent PaymentsNoNo
Spending limitsNoNo
TestnetYesYes
Supported assets
Altcoins & tokensYesYes
Bitcoin onlyNoNo
Connectivity
Signing connectivityUSB-C, Bluetooth, NFCUSB-C, Bluetooth
USBYesYes
USB-CYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
NFCYesNo
QR code cameraNoNo
Animated QR (UR)NoNo
microSD signingNoNo
Screen & input
ScreenYesYes
Screen size2.8″2.4″
Screen typeE-InkLED
Screen resolution300 × 400128 × 64
TouchscreenYesNo
Colour screenNoNo
Gorilla GlassNoNo
ControlsTouch ScreenButtons
QWERTY keyboard—No
Battery & power
Built-in batteryYesYes
Battery capacity200 mAh100 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Wireless chargingNoNo
Design
Weight46 g34 g
Length74 mm72 mm
Width53.3 mm18.6 mm
Thickness8.6 mm11.8 mm
MaterialsPlasticPlastic & Stainless Steel
Water / dust resistanceNoNo
Several colours availableYesYes
Warranty (months)2424
Assembled inFranceFrance
DIY build possibleNoNo
Apps
Official appsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS
Desktop appYesYes
Mobile appYesYes
Works with wallet appsBitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Nunchuk, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, LianaBitcoin Safe, Theya, Wasabi, Nunchuk, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Liana, Casa, Unchained
Compatible third-party wallets1113
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security keyYesYes
Password managerYesYes
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