Ledger Nano S Plus vs Tangem Comparison
| + 60 | Cryptos | 6000+ |
Pros & Cons
- Best value for money (around €49)
- Same secure element as the Nano X
- 5,500+ coins, NFT support
- No Bluetooth and no battery (USB only)
- Closed-source firmware
- Set up in under three minutes – the simplest wallet we tested
- Credit-card format, NFC, no battery or cables
- Backup via a second or third card instead of a paper seed
- EAL6+ certified chip
- No display of its own (you verify on the smartphone)
- Only usable with a smartphone
Score Comparison
User Experiences
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Features
- Cheapest Ledger wallet: around €49
- Ideal for desktop users and newcomers
- NFC card wallet – set up in under three minutes
- Ideal for beginners
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
Price: around €49 (as of July 2026) – the cheapest hardware wallet in this comparison. No recurring costs.
Sold in packs of two or three cards (backup included); the price depends on the pack (as of July 2026 – check the current price with the manufacturer). No recurring costs.
Details
Verdict
Both providers are practically level in our overall rating (4.8 to 4.9).
Our value pick: if you manage your coins mainly from a desktop, this is Ledger-grade security at an entry-level price. For many owners, leaving Bluetooth out is a security advantage rather than a compromise.
The most beginner-friendly wallet in this comparison: no seed phrase to write down (the backup is another card) and a setup that is genuinely quick. Power users will miss a display and advanced features – but as a pocket wallet and a first hardware wallet, it is an easy recommendation in 2026.