Coldcard MK4 vs Ledger Stax
Key differences
- Coldcard MK4 is Bitcoin-only with air-gapped security and dual secure elements; Ledger Stax supports 5,500+ coins and features a large curved E Ink® touchscreen.
- Ledger Stax is more user-friendly with Bluetooth, NFC, and full-color interface—but costs significantly more at $399 vs Coldcard's $167.94.
- Coldcard is optimized for security-conscious users managing multisig setups offline, while Ledger Stax is better for those seeking sleek design and broad crypto support.
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Price
$167.94 USD
$399 USD
Launch
2022
2024
Screen Size
128x64 pixel OLED display
3.7” 16 grayscale E Ink® curved touchscreen
Box Includes
- COLDCARD™ Mk4
- Ledger Stax™ wallet
- USB-C → USB-C cable
- Wallet recoverysSheets
- Ledger Stax™ Magnet Shell - Midnight Black
- Ledger Stax™ User Manual
Security Features
Passphrase Support
Passphrase Entry
Device
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PIN Protection
Shamir Secret Sharing
Tor Support
Usage
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
Supported Coins
Bitcoin Only
Secure and manage over 5,500 different coins and tokens including Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, USD Tether, Polkadot, Litecoin, and more.
Interfaces
Numeric Keypad, NFC-V, USB-C, AirGap SneakerNET, Virtual Disk, MicroSD Card
USB-C, Bluetooth, NFC
Technical Details
Secure Elements
- Dual Secure Elements (ATECC608 & DS28C36B)
- AES-256-CTR encrypted storage
- COLDCARD Co-Signing (CCC)
CC EAL6+ certified secure element chip
Open Source
Firmware & Software
Software
FIDO Authentication
Size
86x50x7.5 mm (3.39x1.97x0.3 in)
85x54x6 mm (3.35x2.13x0.24 in)
Weight
30g (1.1oz)
45.2g (1.6oz)
Bitcoin-Only Version
Integration & Multisig
Integrations
Company Details
Parent Company
Coinkite
Ledger
Parent Company Founded
2011
2014
Security Incidents
No known security incidents
No known security incidents
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