Ledger Nano X vs Tangem Comparison
| + 60 | Cryptos | 6000+ |
Pros & Cons
- Certified secure element (CC EAL5+)
- 5,500+ coins and tokens, NFT support
- Bluetooth plus the Ledger Live app (iOS/Android)
- Staking directly from Ledger Live
- Firmware is closed source
- More expensive than the Nano S Plus at the same security level
- The Ledger Recover controversy cost the brand trust
- 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
- Best-seller with Bluetooth and mobile support
- Around €149 (as of July 2026)
- NFC card wallet – set up in under three minutes
- Ideal for beginners
The five areas head to head
AI AnalysisFees & Costs
Price: around €149 (as of July 2026). No recurring costs; sending crypto only incurs the usual network fees.
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
In our overall rating Tangem leads with 4.9 against 4.6 for Ledger Nano X.
For most investors Tangem is therefore the better choice.
If you manage a broad portfolio and want to reach your wallet from your phone, the Nano X remains a first-choice device in 2026. If you have no use for Bluetooth, the cheaper Nano S Plus gives you virtually the same protection for a fraction of the price.
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.