Crypto hardware wallet comparison Ngrave Zero vs KeepKey

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Our impressions

Ngrave Zero

KeepKey

Pros
not reviewed yet
  • Has a great community and (d)app ecosystem
Cons
not reviewed yet
  • Outdated microUSB port
  • Needs constant USB connection
Verdict
not reviewed yet

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

Ngrave Zero

KeepKey

Release year

2020

2015

Supported coins

Supports multiple coins

Supports multiple coins

Supports 7.000+ assets on 340+ blockchains

Open source
  • Firmware
  • Companion software
Seedphrase support
  • BIP-39 (Mnemonic phrase)
  • Passphrase
  • Proprietary method
  • BIP-39 (Mnemonic phrase)
  • Passphrase
Security protections
  • Secure element
  • On device PIN entry
  • On device passphrase entry
  • On device recovery
  • Fingerprint sensor
  • Air-gapped QR code

Multi-Layered Anit-Tampering Framework and Passphrase

  • 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)

Platform compatibility
  • Windows
  • macOS
  • Linux
  • Android

on Linux make sure to add udev rules

Additional features

can be used in conjunction with the companion app to store TOTP secrets and generate codes for TOTP based 2FA

Technical specifications

Ngrave Zero

KeepKey

Dimensions

125 mm x 72 mm x 14 mm
4.92 in x 2.83 in x 0.55 in

94 mm x 38.4 mm x 12.2 mm
3.7 in x 1.51 in x 0.48 in

Weight

180 g
6.35 oz

52 g
1.83 oz

Display
  • Color
  • Touchscreen

4-inch LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
480 x 800 Pixels
600Cd/m2

  • Monochrome
  • OLED

‎256×64 pixels

Connectivity
  • USB-C (limited to charging and firmware updates)
  • micro USB
Processor

STM32MP157C

Safety & Certifications

EAL5+ certified secure element
EAL7-certified OS
CE
RoHS
FCC

Housing

High-end metal

Black plastics and Anodized Aluminum

Where to buy

Ngrave Zero

KeepKey