Crypto hardware wallet comparison Trezor Model T vs CoolWallet Pro
Our impressions
Trezor Model T
CoolWallet Pro
- Very high usability through the touch-screen
- Future-proof USB-C port
- Uses the BIP-39 standard, which allows wallet recovery even without hardware
- Open source firmware that can be audited by the community
- Can be used as a secure key, providing additional value outside crypto use-cases
- Also includes unique features for highly advanced users, like Shamir backup
- Requires constant USB connection to operate
- Key extraction vulnerability (if an attacker with the right tools and knowledge has physical access to the hardware wallet)
In our opinion currently one of the best hardware wallets on the market. We especially love the usability that comes with the touch screen. Make sure to use a passphrase if you are worried about key extraction attacks. Read more about the vulnerability
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
Trezor Model T
CoolWallet Pro
2018
2021
Supports multiple coins, Bitcoin-only mode available
- BTC, ETH, ADA, XRP, LTC, XLM, DOGE, DASH, XMR
- and a thousand others. See a full list at trezor.io/coins
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)
- SLIP-39 (Shamir backup)
- 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
- Factory reset with wrong PIN
- Factory reset with decoy PIN
- On device passphrase entry
- On device recovery
- Secure element
CC EAL 6+
- Windows
- macOS
- Linux
- Android
- iOS
- ChromeOS
Chrome OS is not officially supported and relies on WebUSB in the Chrome browser. This means that, i.e., it’s not possible to set up a freshly unboxed Trezor T, you need to perform the first-time firmware installation on a PC or Mac.
- Android
- iOS
- FIDO U2F
- FIDO2 Webauthn
- SSH
- supports GPG encryption
- microSD card slot
- Password Manager
Technical specifications
Trezor Model T
CoolWallet Pro
64 mm x 39 mm x 10 mm
2.52 in x 1.54 in x 0.39 in
85.6 mm x 53.98 mm x 0.8 mm
3.37 in x 2.13 in x 0.03 in
16 g
0.56 oz
6 g
0.21 oz
- Color
- Touchscreen
Full color LCD touchscreen
240 x 240 px
- Monochrome
E-paper display
- USB-C
- Bluetooth
- microSD card
SD card can be used to secure PIN (device can not be unlocked unless the correct SD card is present)
SD card not yet used in any other capacity, other than protecting PIN
168 MHz Cortex-M4
CE and RoHS certifications
Airplane and X-ray safe
CE and RoHS
NCC- CCAF22LP0650T3 （model: CWS)
Robust plastics
Available in black
Silicone protection case in multiple colors available