Trezor Safe 7 vs Coldcard Q
Key differences
- The Safe 7 supports 1,000+ coins, while the Coldcard Q is Bitcoin-only with a QWERTY keyboard for easier passphrase entry.
- The Safe 7 is quantum-ready with the transparent TROPIC01 chip, while the Q features dual secure elements with NFC and QR capabilities.
- The Safe 7 has a modern touchscreen interface with wireless charging, while the Q has a larger form factor with full keyboard and BBQr animated QR support.
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Launch
2025
2025
Screen Size
2.5" Color touchscreen (520x380 pixels)
3.2" 320x240 color LCD display
Box Includes
- Trezor Safe 7 hardware wallet
- USB-C cable
- Wallet backup cards
- Start-up guide
- Stickers
- COLDCARD™ Q
Security Features
Passphrase Support
Passphrase Entry
Device screen or computer
Device
PIN Protection
Shamir Secret Sharing
Tor Support
Usage
Platforms
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- BBQr
Supported Coins
Bitcoin & 1000+ other coins and tokens
Bitcoin Only
Interfaces
USB-C, Bluetooth, Qi2 Wireless Charging
- Full QWERTY Keyboard
- QR Code
- NFC-V
- USB-C
- AirGap SneakerNET
- Virtual Disk
- Dual MicroSD Card
Technical Details
Secure Elements
Dual Secure Elements (TROPIC01 + EAL6+)
- 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
75.4x44.5x8.3 mm (2.97x1.75x0.33 in)
120 x 75 x 22 mm (4.72 x 2.95 x 0.87 in)
Weight
45g (1.6oz)
93g (3.3oz)
Bitcoin-Only Version
Integration & Multisig
Integrations
Multisig Support ?Multi-signature wallets require multiple keys to authorize transactions (e.g., 2-of-3). Adds security by eliminating single points of failure.
Display Technology
Display Type
Color LCD
Color LCD (3.2" 320x240)
Touchscreen
Yes
No (button controls)
Build Quality
Body Material
Aluminum unibody + Gorilla Glass
Plastic with QWERTY keyboard
Water Resistance ?IP67 rating means fully dustproof and can survive submersion in 1 meter of water for 30 minutes. Protects against accidental spills and drops.
IP67 (dustproof, water resistant)
Not rated
Haptic Feedback ?Vibration feedback when pressing buttons or confirming actions. Provides tactile confirmation that your input was registered.
Yes
No
Connectivity & Power
Bluetooth ?Wireless connectivity for pairing with mobile devices. Enables cable-free transactions but some users prefer USB-only for security.
Yes
No
NFC ?Near Field Communication for tap-to-connect with compatible devices. Convenient for quick mobile transactions.
No
Yes
Wireless Charging
Yes
No
Cable Type
USB-C to USB-C
USB-C
Battery
~10 hours / 150 transactions
Long lasting (3x AAA batteries)
Advanced Security
Quantum Ready ?Designed to receive firmware updates with quantum-resistant cryptography. Protects against future threats from quantum computers that could break current encryption.
Yes
Yes
Dual Secure Element ?Uses two separate secure chips instead of one. Provides redundancy and additional tamper protection for storing your private keys.
Yes (2 chips)
Yes (2 chips)
iOS Compatibility ?"Full" means you can send, receive, and manage crypto on iPhone. "Limited" typically means view-only or requires desktop for transactions.
Full support
Full support
Company Details
Parent Company
SatoshiLabs
Coinkite
Parent Company Founded
2013
2011
Security Incidents
None reported for this model.
No known security incidents
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