Crypto hardware wallet comparison Trezor Model T vs Ngrave Zero
Our impressions
Trezor Model T
Ngrave Zero
- 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
Ngrave Zero
2018
2020
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
- Firmware
- Companion software
- BIP-39 (Mnemonic phrase)
- SLIP-39 (Shamir backup)
- Passphrase
- BIP-39 (Mnemonic phrase)
- Passphrase
- Proprietary method
- On device PIN entry
- Factory reset with wrong PIN
- Factory reset with decoy PIN
- On device passphrase entry
- On device recovery
- 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
- 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.
- FIDO U2F
- FIDO2 Webauthn
- SSH
- supports GPG encryption
- microSD card slot
- Password Manager
Technical specifications
Trezor Model T
Ngrave Zero
64 mm x 39 mm x 10 mm
2.52 in x 1.54 in x 0.39 in
125 mm x 72 mm x 14 mm
4.92 in x 2.83 in x 0.55 in
16 g
0.56 oz
180 g
6.35 oz
- Color
- Touchscreen
Full color LCD touchscreen
240 x 240 px
- Color
- Touchscreen
4-inch LCD Capacitive Touch Screen
480 x 800 Pixels
600Cd/m2
- USB-C
- USB-C (limited to charging and firmware updates)
- 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
STM32MP157C
CE and RoHS certifications
Airplane and X-ray safe
EAL5+ certified secure element
EAL7-certified OS
CE
RoHS
FCC
Robust plastics
Available in black
Silicone protection case in multiple colors available
High-end metal