Trezor Safe 5 vs Coldcard Q
Key differences
- Coldcard Q features a larger 3.2" screen with a full QWERTY keyboard, while Safe 5 uses a compact 1.54" touchscreen.
- Safe 5 supports 1,000+ coins, while Coldcard Q is Bitcoin-only with advanced air-gapped security and QR workflows.
- Coldcard Q costs $239.99 and includes high-end features like dual microSD slots and battery power; Safe 5 costs $169 and is more compact and beginner-friendly.
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Price
$169 USD
$239.99 USD
Launch
2024
2025
Screen Size
1.54" Color touchscreen (240x240 pixels)
3.2" 320x240 color LCD display
Box Includes
- Trezor Safe 5 hardware wallet
- USB-C cable
- Wallet backup cards
- Start-up guide
- Stickers
- COLDCARD™ Q
Security Features
Passphrase Support
Passphrase Entry
Device screen or computer
-
PIN Protection
Shamir Secret Sharing
Tor Support
Usage
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- BBQr
Supported Coins
Bitcoin & 1000+ other coins and tokens
Bitcoin Only
Interfaces
USB-C, MicroSD card slot
- Full QWERTY Keyboard
- QR Code
- NFC-V
- USB-C
- AirGap SneakerNET
- Virtual Disk
- Dual MicroSD Card
Technical Details
Secure Elements
EAL6+ certified secure chip
- Airgapped
- Wireless (3 x AAA batteries)
- Dual Secure Elements (ATECC608 & DS28C36B)
- Anti-phishing Words
- BIP39 seed phrase
- COLDCARD Co-Signing (CCC)
- AES-256-CTR encrypted storage
Open Source
Hardware & Software
Software
FIDO Authentication
Size
65.9x40x8 mm (2.6x1.6x0.3 in)
120 x 75 x 22 mm (4.72 x 2.95 x 0.87 in)
Weight
23g (0.8oz)
93g (3.3oz)
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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