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Ledger Nano S Plus hardware wallet with opened metal cover and OLED display
Ledger Nano S Plus hardware wallet with opened metal cover and OLED display
Hardware wallets

Ledger Nano S Plus

Entry-level USB device with Secure Element and CC-EAL5+ claim and multi-asset support; without Bluetooth, battery and iOS, firmware proprietary; Price band around EUR 49.

USB-CMulti chainRRP EUR 49

At a glance

Form factor
USB stick
Display
Yes, monochrome
Battery
✕

Properties

Device

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Form factor
USB stick
Display
Yes, monochrome
Battery
✕
Scope of delivery
Device and recovery material (typical retail kit; see store SKU).
View sources: device

Security

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Secure element
Yes (specification)
Firmware open source
✕
BIP39 passphrase
✓
Backup
24-word-BIP39; Recovery sheets.
View sources: Security

Compatibility

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Desktop app
Windows · macOS · Linux
Android
Yes (specification)
iOS
✕
Supported Coins
Many networks (including BTC · ETH/ERC20 · SOL)
View sources: Compatibility

Overview

Editorial assessment

As a hardware wallet, the Ledger Nano S Plus is the USB entry in the Nano family: secure element claim with CC-EAL5+, multi-asset via Ledger apps, without Bluetooth, battery and iOS. Nano X, Gen5, Flex and Stax serve mobile, touch and premium segments — the S Plus remains the wired desktop and Android path at the lowest Nano price.

Firmware is proprietary, client only partially open. Air gap and NFC are missing. BIP39 and passphrase are documented. If you expect iPhone signing, you need a different model - there is no iOS support in the features. USB-only means: no signing on the go without a cable - if you have mobile priority, compare the Nano X, Gen5 or Safe 7 in the same characteristics table.

In the catalog, the price range is around EUR 49 - well below Nano X, Flex and Stax. This is the MSRP classification to get you started, not a “cheapest secure wallet” promise. Multi-asset including Solana is documented; the chain list follows ledger app logic, not an open standard.

Opposite Trezor Safe 3 share USB stick and entry price; Trezor advertises open firmware and SLIP39, Ledger promotes secure element marketing and app ecosystem. Compared to BitBox02 Multi, open source is missing, but the features have broader ledger app chain coverage.

The characteristics table remains the source; This text classifies the S-Plus position, price range and typical trade-offs - without a personal purchase recommendation.

Multi-asset including Solana follows ledger app logic - if you need rarely used chains, check the current app list in the features before purchasing, not just marketing overviews.

In Direct comparison Ledger Nano S Plus vs Trezor Safe 3 The form factor, connection and backup of the two hardware wallets are directly opposite - the basis for an objective comparison without an overall grade.

If you want to compare alternatives, combine the characteristics table, pros/cons and the links under “Compare alternatives”.

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Pros

  • Price band around 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
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Suitable for whom?

  • If you want to cover multiple assets (Ethereum/EVM and Solana).
  • As an entry-level form factor — still check backup and connection yourself.

Who is it not for?

  • If you primarily want to sign on the iPhone - iOS is not supported.
  • If you are looking for an air-gapped device without a permanent USB or wireless connection.
  • If you want to work mobile (Bluetooth/NFC) without USB.
  • If you require a SLIP39 multi-share backup — not provided.

Sources & notes

Review details2 Sources · Methodology · Image origin

You can also find the sources for individual information directly in the respective characteristics area.

  1. Ledger Nano S Plus product pageLedger · retrieved 2026-08-14
  2. WiWo Hardware Wallet Price Overview (July 2026)WirtschaftsWoche · accessed 2026-08-14

Image source: Ledger press material (October 2025) — Nano S Plus product shot · Press photo · 2026-08-09

For the complete methodology