Trezor Safe 5 vs Coldcard MK4
Key differences
- The Safe 5 features a full-color touchscreen, while the Coldcard MK4 uses a monochrome OLED with a physical keypad.
- Trezor supports 1,000+ coins, while Coldcard is strictly Bitcoin-only and optimized for air-gapped self-custody.
- Coldcard MK4 has advanced security features like duress PINs and dice-generated seeds, while Safe 5 focuses on usability and beginner-friendly security tools.
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Price
$169 USD
$167.94 USD
Launch
2024
2022
Screen Size
1.54" Color touchscreen (240x240 pixels)
128x64 pixel OLED display
Box Includes
- Trezor Safe 5 hardware wallet
- USB-C cable
- Wallet backup cards
- Start-up guide
- Stickers
- COLDCARD™ Mk4
Security Features
Passphrase Support
Passphrase Entry
Device screen or computer
Device
PIN Protection
Shamir Secret Sharing
Tor Support
Usage
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
Supported Coins
Bitcoin & 1000+ other coins and tokens
Bitcoin Only
Interfaces
USB-C, MicroSD card slot
Numeric Keypad, NFC-V, USB-C, AirGap SneakerNET, Virtual Disk, MicroSD Card
Technical Details
Secure Elements
EAL6+ certified secure chip
- Dual Secure Elements (ATECC608 & DS28C36B)
- AES-256-CTR encrypted storage
- COLDCARD Co-Signing (CCC)
Open Source
Hardware & Software
Firmware & Software
FIDO Authentication
Size
65.9x40x8 mm (2.6x1.6x0.3 in)
86x50x7.5 mm (3.39x1.97x0.3 in)
Weight
23g (0.8oz)
30g (1.1oz)
Bitcoin-Only Version
Integration & Multisig
Integrations
Company Details
Parent Company
SatoshiLabs
Coinkite
Parent Company Founded
2013
2011
Security Incidents
In March 2024, Ledger discovered a vulnerability in the microcontroller that could bypass firmware integrity checks. Trezor patched the issue, with no user funds compromised or action required.
No known security incidents
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