When it comes to securing our cryptocurrency, you really can’t do better than a reputable hardware wallet that stores your funds offline and keeps your private keys and public addresses completely safe. Within the hardware wallet space, there are few names bigger than French hardware wallet manufacturer Ledger, who dominated with the Ledger Nano S — a sleek and easy-to-use hardware wallet that you can’t go wrong with. Now, however, we have the Ledger Nano X, its bigger sibling, and a few new features on the way (along with a new price tag). Below, we’ll take a closer look at exactly what the S and X each have to offer in comparison, and make a recommendation to help you decide which Ledger Nano is right for you.
Ledger Nano X vs S: Which is Right for You?
While both devices clearly have significant overlap in their features, there are a few key differences that can help differentiate them for the individual user. Below, we’ll discuss the most notable differences in the price, design, and features of both the Ledger Nano S and Nano X, as well as take a look at the security of each device.
The first and most noticeable difference between the Ledger Nano S and X is definitely the price tag. The Ledger Nano S costs $59, while the Ledger Nano X goes for about double that at $119. While the Ledger Nano X is a newer and more feature-dense product, as we’ll see, it depends on the individual user’s interests and usage whether or not it justifies double the price tag. Even if price isn’t an issue, it may still be worth considering the different use cases that both options cater to.
From a distance, both devices look similar: they have a plastic housing with a small LED display and a rotating, polished steel case.