Compare Ledger Nano X and Nano S Plus
Key features of Ledger hardware wallets
There are two Ledger hardware wallets available in the market. The Nano X and Nano S Plus (the Nano S has been phased out). Both Nano X and Nano S Plus are state of the art hardware wallets with the Nano X offering Bluetooth connectivity with mobile smartphones for transactions on the go.
The key features of the two hardware wallets are outlined below:
Ledger Nano X
Storage capacity: 2.0 MB
Number of apps: Up to a 100
Supported coins: 5000+
Bluetooth and battery: Yes
Ledger Live on desktop: via USB cable (in box)
Ledger Live on smartphone: via Bluetooth
Desktop requirements: 64 bit desktop computer; Windows (8.1 and above); MacOS (10.10 and above); Linux excluding ARM processors; Not compatible with Chromebook
Smartphone requirements: iOS 13+; Android 7+
Cable type: USB-A to USB-C
Screen: 128 x 64 pixels
Dimensions: 72 x 18.6 x 11.75 mm
Ledger Nano S Plus
Storage capacity: 1.5 MB
Number of apps: Up to a 100
Supported coins: 5000+
Bluetooth and battery: No
Ledger Live on desktop: via USB cable (in box)
Ledger Live on smartphone: Android only via OTG cable (to be purchased separately)
Desktop requirements: 64 bit desktop computer; Windows (8.1 and above); MacOS (10.14 and above); Linux Ubuntu (16.10) excluding ARM processors; Not compatible with Chromebook
Smartphone requirements: Android 8.1+
Cable type: USB-A to USB-C
Screen: 128 x 64 pixels
Dimensions: 62.39 x 17.40 x 8.24 mm
Why is storage capacity important?
Storage capacity dictates how many applications, or Apps, you can store in the device at any give time (see below for an explanation on Apps). Applications can vary in size, with some like the BTC application being bigger than others. It is the applications that take up space in the hardware wallet, not the cryptocurrency.
What is a Ledger application?
Ledger hardware wallets use separate applications to manage your cryptocurrencies. Each cryptocurrency that is supported by Ledger will have a dedicated application which can be downloaded via Ledger Live and installed in the device.
These applications are responsible for generating unique private keys, associated with your 24 word Recovery Phrase, so that you can send and receive cryptocurrencies and have them linked to your account i.e. ensuring proof of ownership.
A high level of security is provided by ensuring that each cryptocurrency is associated with a separate application with an ability to create their own private keys.
Coins supported by Ledger hardware wallets
At present over 1500 coins are supported by Ledger hardware wallets either directly on Ledger Live or via third party apps. If you have a range of coins, you can check if they are supported here.
Do I need Bluetooth connectivity?
The Ledger Nano X provides Bluetooth connectivity to connect with smartphones (connection to computers via USB cable). This allows you to use your Ledger hardware wallets on the go paired with Ledger Live on your smartphone.
What is Ledger Live?
Read here for more on Ledger Live: What is Ledger Live?
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