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Ledger Review

A hardware wallet maker with five devices, from the Nano S Plus to the Stax. We document its models, prices, security chip and backup options.

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Disclosure: Quasight is an independent publisher. We have no affiliate relationship with Ledger at this time. Commercial relationships never influence our evaluations, which follow our published methodology.

The short answer

What Ledger documents

A certified Secure Element chip in every device, Recovery Sheets with each one and a Recovery Key with the three touchscreen models, and an optional backup service that it says never moves private keys off the device.

Security

The limits

Prices differ by country, Ledger Recover is a paid subscription that depends on where your identity document was issued, and we have not confirmed where Ledger ships.

Fees
Type
Hardware wallet (self-custody device).
Price
From R$287 (Nano S Plus) to R$2,338 (Stax) as shown in Brazil; prices differ by country.
Models
Stax, Flex and Nano Gen5 with touchscreens; Nano X and Nano S Plus with a small screen.
Security
Certified Secure Element in every device; optional Ledger Recover backup.
Availability
Shipping by country not confirmed yet.

Documentary research from Ledger’s own pages, with sources in each section. No score yet: the verdict comes after editorial review. How we researched this.

Research coverage

What we have documented

9 facts from 3 official pages: 8 documented, 1 not verified.

Key numbers from Ledger’s own pages

Strengths

  • Every device has a certified Secure Element chip.
  • Five models cover a wide price range, with touchscreens on three of them.
  • Several backup options are offered, including Recovery Sheets with every device.

Based on Ledger’s documentation; not a hands-on test.

Limitations

  • The Nano X chip is certified CC EAL5+, while the other four are CC EAL6+.
  • Ledger Recover is a paid subscription that needs an identity document and is not offered in every country.
  • The Nano S Plus connects by USB only.
  • We have not confirmed which countries Ledger ships to.

Ledger prices

A hardware wallet is a one-off purchase. The prices below are the ones Ledger’s shop showed in Brazilian reais on the day we read it, and they differ by country and with promotions.

  • PricesR$287Ledger Nano S Plus, price shown in BrazilOn Ledger’s shop, shown in Brazilian reais when we read it from Brazil, prices ran from R$287 for the Nano S Plus to R$2,338 for the Stax, with the Nano X at R$580, the Nano Gen5 at R$1,049 and the Flex at R$1,459. Prices differ by country and change with promotions.

To decide whether you need a device at all, read hardware vs. software wallets.

Features

The models Ledger sells and how they connect, from its own comparison page.

  • ModelsLedger sells five hardware devices, which it calls signers: Ledger Stax, Ledger Flex and Ledger Nano Gen5 with touchscreens, and Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus with a small OLED screen. Its comparison page also announces a new device, Ledger Atom.
  • ConnectivityThe three touchscreen devices connect by USB-C, Bluetooth and NFC. The Nano X uses USB and Bluetooth, and the Nano S Plus uses USB only.
  • Supported assetsLedger says its devices support 500+ coins directly through the Ledger Wallet app, along with Ethereum and Polygon NFTs.
  • ShippingNot verified yetLedger’s sales terms publish no list of delivery countries. They say the checkout should not accept an address Ledger cannot deliver to, and they point to an “Unavailable Countries” support article that we have not read.
  • ReturnsLedger’s sales terms give consumers a fourteen-day right of withdrawal without giving a reason. The item goes back to Ledger’s site in Vierzon, France, and the refund is due no later than fourteen days after you tell Ledger.

How Ledger protects the keys

With a hardware wallet you hold the keys yourself, so safety depends on the device and on how you keep the backup. Here is what Ledger documents, including its limits.

  • Secure ElementLedger lists a certified Secure Element chip in every device: CC EAL6+ for the Stax, Flex, Nano Gen5 and Nano S Plus, and CC EAL5+ for the Nano X.
  • Backup optionsEvery device comes with Recovery Sheets for writing down the recovery phrase. The Stax, Flex and Nano Gen5 also include a Ledger Recovery Key, and Ledger Recover is an optional paid service on all five.
  • Ledger RecoverLedger Recover is an optional subscription, provided by Coincover, that backs up access to the wallet. Ledger says the backup is encrypted and split into three pieces inside the Secure Element, that each piece is stored by one of three independent companies in three countries, and that restoring access requires identity checks by two independent companies. It says private keys never leave the device. The service needs a passport or national identity card, and its availability depends on the country that issued the document.

No device is risk-free. Anyone who sees the recovery phrase can take the funds, so how you protect it matters as much as the hardware.

Availability & local rules

We have not documented where Ledger ships or what applies in each country yet. Check the maker’s own shop for delivery to your country.

Ledger FAQ

Which Ledger wallets are there?

Ledger sells five devices: Ledger Stax, Ledger Flex and Ledger Nano Gen5 with touchscreens, and Ledger Nano X and Ledger Nano S Plus with a small OLED screen. Its comparison page also announces a new device called Ledger Atom.

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How much does a Ledger cost?

On the day we read Ledger’s shop from Brazil, prices ran from R$287 for the Nano S Plus to R$2,338 for the Stax. Prices differ by country and change with promotions, so check the shop for your own country.

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Is Ledger safe?

Ledger lists a certified Secure Element chip in every device, rated CC EAL6+ on four models and CC EAL5+ on the Nano X. These are Ledger’s own statements. No device is risk-free, and anyone who sees your recovery phrase can take the funds. This is documentary research, not a security audit.

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What is Ledger Recover?

An optional paid subscription, provided by Coincover, that backs up access to your wallet. Ledger says the backup is encrypted, split into three pieces held by three independent companies, and restored only after identity checks by two companies. It needs a passport or national identity card and is not offered in every country.

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Do I need Ledger Recover to use a Ledger?

No. Every device comes with Recovery Sheets for writing down the recovery phrase, and Ledger Recover is optional.

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Editorial verdict

Our verdict will say who Ledger may suit, who it may not, and why. A commercial relationship never determines the verdict. It will be added after an editor reviews this research.

Sources and method

How we researched this review

Ledger makes hardware wallets, devices that keep the keys to your crypto offline. This review sets out what Ledger’s own comparison page and its Ledger Recover page say about its models, prices, security chip and backup options. Sources were read on 12 November 2026.

It is documentary research: we have not bought or tested a device, and every statement links to its source. There is no score and no final recommendation until an editor reviews the page.

Every statement above comes from these official pages, read on 12 November 2026. Each “sources” marker on this page links to pages from this list. Providers change fees and terms; check the live page before you act. How we research: our methodology.

Editorial note: this review follows our independent research methodology. Product features, availability and terms may change over time. Read our methodology