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Direct comparison

Ledger Nano S Plus vs Trezor Safe 3

Two entry-level devices with a USB focus — differences in ecosystem, open source client and secure element information.

What matters

Key differences to help you choose, without an overall score.

  1. Ledger Nano S Plus

    • If you want to manage several supported assets on a desktop or Android device over USB.
    • If you want a compact device with buttons and need neither Bluetooth nor iPhone signing.

  2. Trezor Safe 3

    • If you want to use open firmware and Trezor Suite through a wired connection.
    • If you want to set up a SLIP39 multi-share backup and can work with buttons and a small screen.

Features

Differences4

criterionLedger Nano S Plus hardware wallet with opened metal cover and OLED displayLedger Nano S PlusTrezor Safe 3 hardware wallet with color display, lock icon and side buttonsTrezor Safe 3
iPhone signing✕restricted
OS firmwareOpen source firmware: Whether the device firmware (in whole or in part) is publicly viewable. More transparency - no automatic proof of absolute security.✕✓
BackupBackup: How to restore the wallet — typical seed phrase (BIP39), SLIP39 parts or a manufacturer-specific procedure.Seed phrase ✓ · SLIP39 ✕ · Manufacturer backup ✕Seed phrase ✓ · SLIP39 ✓ · Manufacturer backup ✕
RRPEUR 49EUR 79
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Shared features9
criterionLedger Nano S Plus hardware wallet with opened metal cover and OLED displayLedger Nano S PlusTrezor Safe 3 hardware wallet with color display, lock icon and side buttonsTrezor Safe 3
Form factorUSB deviceUSB device
Displaymonochromemonochrome
ConnectivityUSBUSB
PlatformsWindows · macOS · Linux · AndroidWindows · macOS · Linux · Android
Air gapAir-Gap: The device signs without a direct network or permanent USB connection to the PC - typically via QR code or microSD. Less attack surface, more steps to use.✕✕
SESecure Element: Special chip for key material according to the manufacturer.✓✓
Bitcoin✓✓
Ethereum/EVMEVM: Ethereum Virtual Machine — Chains and tokens that work with Ethereum-compatible wallets and apps (including many layer 2).✓✓
Solana✓✓

Overview

Conclusion — Strengths, limitations and suitable uses. Your workflow and the functions it requires are what matter.

01

Ledger Nano S Plus

Pros

  • In this comparison: RRP EUR 49
  • Secure Element with CC-EAL5+ manufacturer information
  • Multi-asset via ledger apps
  • USB-C as well as desktop OS and Android
  • BIP39 and passphrase

Cons

  • Firmware not open source
  • No Bluetooth and no iOS
  • No air gap
  • Small monochrome display
  • Client only partially open source

Ledger Nano S Plus is more suitable if...

  • If you want to manage several supported assets on a desktop or Android device over USB.
  • If you want a compact device with buttons and need neither Bluetooth nor iPhone signing.
02

Trezor Safe 3

Pros

  • Open source firmware and Trezor Suite
  • Optiga Secure Element and CC-EAL6+ manufacturer information
  • SLIP39 multi-share in addition to BIP39
  • Multi-coin including Solana

Cons

  • In this comparison: Higher RRP (EUR 79)
  • ShipMonk breach: affected Trezor customers’ order data was exposed, increasing phishing risk. Trezor says devices and wallet keys were not affected.
  • No air gap
  • No Bluetooth; iOS only limited
  • Small monochrome display

Trezor Safe 3 is more suitable if...

  • If you want to use open firmware and Trezor Suite through a wired connection.
  • If you want to set up a SLIP39 multi-share backup and can work with buttons and a small screen.

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