How we scoreBlogAdvertise
  1. isse.eu.com
  2. Compare
  3. Nano Gen5 vs Model T

Ledger Nano Gen5 vs Trezor Model T

What Nano Gen5 does better (10) and where Model T wins (8) — every spec side by side.

Ledger Nano Gen5
Ledger · 2025Nano Gen5
7.5Score
10 advantages≈ €170
vs
Trezor Model T
Trezor · 2018Model T
7.9Score
8 advantages≈ €160
Higher score
8.1Security2.8
5.5Open source9.3
8.8Bitcoin features7.8
8.5Ease of use8.0
9.0Connectivity4.6

Why is Nano Gen5 better than Model T?

  1. Secure Element chipYes · Model T: No
  2. MiniscriptYes · Model T: No
  3. Screen size2.8″ vs 1.54″+82%
  4. Duress PIN / decoy walletYes · Model T: No
  5. NFC backup cardYes · Model T: No
  6. BluetoothYes · Model T: No
  7. NFCYes · Model T: No
  8. Built-in batteryYes · Model T: No
  9. Weight46 g vs 92 g2×
  10. Thickness8.6 mm vs 10 mm+16%

Why is Model T better than Nano Gen5?

  1. Open-source firmwareNo · Nano Gen5: Yes
  2. Reproducible buildsNo · Nano Gen5: Yes
  3. Source code availableNo · Nano Gen5: Yes
  4. Bitcoin-only firmware / editionNo · Nano Gen5: Yes
  5. Brick / wipe PINNo · Nano Gen5: Yes
  6. Shamir backup (SLIP-39)No · Nano Gen5: Yes
  7. Colour screenNo · Nano Gen5: Yes
  8. Compatible third-party wallets11 vs 13+18%
Specifications

Side by side

Ledger Nano Gen5Ledger Nano Gen5≈ €1707.5
Trezor Model TTrezor Model T≈ €1607.9
Security
Secure Element chipYesNo
Secure Element certificationEAL6+—
Air-gapped signingNoNo
100% air-gappedNoNo
Supply-chain & tamper protectionYesYes
Secure boot—Yes
Anti-klepto (anti-exfil) signingNoNo
Firmware & open source
Open-source firmwareNoYes
Source code availableNoYes
Reproducible buildsNoYes
Firmware licenceLimited UseGPLv3
Upgradable firmwareYesYes
Firmware update viaUSBUSB
Bitcoin-only firmware / editionNoYes
Device lock
PIN lockYesYes
PIN entered on the deviceYesYes
Fingerprint unlockNoNo
Duress PIN / decoy walletYesNo
Brick / wipe PINNoYes
Wipe after failed attemptsYesYes
Time-delayed unlockNoYes
Anti-phishing wordsNoNo
Keys & backup
BIP39 passphraseYesYes
Shamir backup (SLIP-39)NoYes
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
MiniscriptYesNo
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
USBYesYes
USB-CYesYes
BluetoothYesNo
NFCYesNo
QR code cameraNoNo
Animated QR (UR)NoNo
microSD signingNoNo
Screen & input
ScreenYesYes
Screen size2.8″1.54″
Screen typeE-InkLCD
Screen resolution300 × 400240 × 240
TouchscreenYesYes
Colour screenNoYes
Gorilla GlassNoNo
ControlsTouch ScreenTouch Screen
QWERTY keyboard—No
Battery & power
Built-in batteryYesNo
Battery capacity200 mAh—
Removable batteryNo—
Wireless chargingNoNo
Design
Weight46 g92 g
Length74 mm64 mm
Width53.3 mm39 mm
Thickness8.6 mm10 mm
MaterialsPlasticPlastic
Water / dust resistanceNoNo
Several colours availableYesNo
Warranty (months)2424
Assembled inFranceCzech Republic
DIY build possibleNoNo
Apps
Official appsWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOSWindows, macOS, Linux, Android, iOS, Web
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, Zeus, Nunchuk, Electrum, Sparrow, Specter Desktop, Blockstream Green, BlueWallet, Bitcoin Keeper, Casa, Unchained
Compatible third-party wallets1113
Other features
FIDO2 / U2F security keyYesYes
Password managerYesNo
To compare: 0up to 4 models
Compare