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Ledger Nano X vs Trezor Model T
The two wallets compared — coin support, security model, open source, and price.
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◆ HARDWARE
Trezor Model T
7.9 / 10
Open source hardware wallet — fully auditable security
Buy Trezor ↗ SK
§ 01 CARA A CARA
Comparación directa
| Criteria | Ledger Nano X | Trezor Model T |
|---|---|---|
| Nuestra puntuación | ✓ 8.5/10 | 7.9/10 |
| Precio | ✓ £149 (Nano X) | $79 (Model One) / $219 (Model T) |
| Monedas compatibles | ✓ 5,500+ | 1,800+ |
| Chip de elemento seguro | ✓ Yes — CC EAL5+ certified | No — relies on open-source security model |
| Código abierto | Device firmware only (Ledger Live is proprietary) | ✓ Fully open source — 100% auditable |
| Conectividad | ✓ Bluetooth + USB-C | USB only |
| Trustpilot | 4/5 (12,800 reviews) | ✓ 4.3/5 (4,200 reviews) |
| Copia de seguridad de semilla | BIP-39 24-word seed phrase | ✓ Shamir Backup (SLIP-39) — split across multiple shares |
| Major Controversy | 2023 Ledger Recover (seed sharding); 2020 customer data breach | ✓ No comparable controversy |
§ 02 PROS Y CONTRAS
Pros y contras
Ledger Nano X
- +Market-leading hardware security (CC EAL5+ certified chip)
- +5,500+ assets — widest hardware wallet support
- +Bluetooth for easy mobile pairing
- +Proven 10-year track record
- +Staking and DeFi access via Ledger Live
- –2023 Ledger Recover controversy (seed phrase sharding over internet)
- –Physical device can be lost, stolen, or damaged
- –£149 purchase price
- –Ledger Live not open source (device firmware is)
- –Customer data breach in 2020 (email/address data, not funds)
Trezor Model T
- +100% open source — fully auditable by anyone
- +Pioneer hardware wallet (oldest in market since 2013)
- +Shamir Backup — split seed across multiple shares
- +CoinJoin for Bitcoin privacy
- +No supply chain attack risk (open source verification)
- –No Bluetooth — USB only (less convenient)
- –Fewer coins than Ledger (1,800 vs 5,500+)
- –$79–$219 purchase price
- –Touchscreen less responsive than competitors
- –No secure element chip (relies on open source as security model)
§ 03 PREGUNTAS FRECUENTES
Preguntas frecuentes
Is Ledger or Trezor more secure? +
Both are highly secure hardware wallets. Ledger uses a certified CC EAL5+ secure element chip — the same type used in passports and credit cards — which provides hardware-level protection against physical attacks. Trezor relies on open-source firmware that anyone can audit, but lacks a dedicated secure element. For most users, the security difference is negligible in practice; both keep private keys offline and require physical confirmation for transactions.
What happened with Ledger Recover in 2023? +
In May 2023, Ledger announced "Ledger Recover" — an optional paid service to shard and back up your seed phrase over the internet with third-party custodians. The crypto community reacted with significant backlash, as it implied Ledger firmware could theoretically extract seed phrases. Ledger clarified the service is opt-in and the firmware is auditable. The service remains available but is controversial. If this concerns you, Trezor is a cleaner choice.
Which hardware wallet supports more cryptocurrencies? +
Ledger supports 5,500+ assets including EVM chains, Solana, Cardano, and thousands of tokens via Ledger Live. Trezor supports 1,800+ — strong for Bitcoin, Ethereum, and major altcoins, but Ledger wins clearly on breadth.
Can I use Ledger or Trezor with MetaMask? +
Yes — both Ledger and Trezor integrate natively with MetaMask via USB. Ledger additionally supports Bluetooth connection to the Ledger Live mobile app. Both wallets can be used as hardware signers for any Ethereum-compatible wallet.
§ 04 COMPARAR TAMBIÉN