Crypto hardware wallet comparison KeepKey vs CoolWallet Pro
Our impressions
KeepKey
CoolWallet Pro
- Has a great community and (d)app ecosystem
- Outdated microUSB port
- Needs constant USB connection
The product has a nice build quality and finish, a solid (d)app ecosystem, and a great community. The product launched in 2015 and it shows its age, compared to newer hardware wallet products. Most notably it has no secure element, a microUSB port, and limits itself to a single button for on-device input.
That being said, we would still prefer it over any software wallet, though.
Disclaimer: Our impressions are based on a compilation of factors tailored to the average user’s perspective. It is also important to note that whether a feature is a “pro” or “con” can depend on your situation and preferences. What may be an advantage in one scenario could be a challenge in another, and vice versa. Therefore, while reviewing these points, it’s essential to consider your unique requirements and circumstances when making decisions. This list aims to provide an idea of what to anticipate, but it is not the ultimate guide to determining whether something will work for you or not.
Key features
KeepKey
CoolWallet Pro
2015
2021
Supports multiple coins
Supports 7.000+ assets on 340+ blockchains
Supports multiple coins
Supports over 30 main chains, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Binance Smart Chain, Binance Chain, Polygon, Solana, Avalanche C-Chain, Arbitrum, Optimism, Tezos, Cardano, TRON, Aptos, Polkadot, Cosmos, Kusama, Cronos, Crypto.org, Bitcoin Cash, Ethereum Classic, XRP, Flare, Stellar, Litecoin, Horizen, Icon, Stellar, Kinesis Gold, Kinesis Silver, Terra, and Tether (OMNI)
In addition also supports over 12,000 custom tokens on several chains such as Ethereum and Binance Smart Chain
- Firmware
- Companion software
- Firmware
- Companion software
- BIP-39 (Mnemonic phrase)
- Passphrase
- BIP-39 (Mnemonic phrase)
- Proprietary method
Device does support the BIP-39 standard in the companion app. The proprietary CoolBitX mnemonic (seed phrases generated using the “on card” option) is based on BIP-39, but does not use the BIP-39 wordlist. Sample code that demonstrates seed and key generation is available in the CoolBitX Mnemonic Github repository.
- On device PIN entry
after 3 wrong PIN entries an increasing timeout is applied for each wrong PIN (we stopped testing at 256 seconds around wrong PIN #8 or so)
- Secure element
CC EAL 6+
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
on Linux make sure to add udev rules
- Android
- iOS
can be used in conjunction with the companion app to store TOTP secrets and generate codes for TOTP based 2FA
Technical specifications
KeepKey
CoolWallet Pro
94 mm x 38.4 mm x 12.2 mm
3.7 in x 1.51 in x 0.48 in
85.6 mm x 53.98 mm x 0.8 mm
3.37 in x 2.13 in x 0.03 in
52 g
1.83 oz
6 g
0.21 oz
- Monochrome
- OLED
256×64 pixels
- Monochrome
E-paper display
- micro USB
- Bluetooth
CE and RoHS
NCC- CCAF22LP0650T3 （model: CWS)
Black plastics and Anodized Aluminum