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Ledger Nano Gen5 vs Ledger Flex

Two 2.8″ E Ink touchscreens with Bluetooth, NFC and a battery. The Flex has more pixels, Gorilla Glass and an aluminium frame; the Nano Gen5 is lighter and seventy euros cheaper.

  • €179 vs €249
  • Screen 2.8″ vs 2.8″
  • Both EAL6+
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Nano Gen5 €179 · Flex €249 in the official shops

By the PlatformCrypto.eu editorial team · checked on

Ledger Nano Gen5Ledger Flex

Short answer

Which one should you get?

The Nano Gen5 gives you nearly the full Flex experience for less, so it is our pick for most people. The Flex is worth the extra if you want the sharper screen and sturdier materials.

€179Ledger Nano Gen5 in the official shop
€249Ledger Flex in the official shop
2025 / 2024years they went on sale
46 g / 58 gweight of each

Specifications

Nano Gen5 and Flex side by side

A tick marks the better model on that point.

Specifications of the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex
SpecOur pickLedger Nano Gen5 (opens in a new tab)Ledger Flex (opens in a new tab)
PriceAdvantage: €179Drawback: €249
ScreenDrawback: 2.8″ E Ink, 300 × 400Advantage: 2.8″ E Ink, 480 × 600
ControlsTouchscreenTouchscreen
iPhoneYes, via BluetoothYes, via Bluetooth
BluetoothYesYes
NFCYesYes
BatteryYesYes
Wireless chargingNoNo
Vibrates on confirmNoNo
Secure chipOne chip, EAL6+One chip, EAL6+
Open sourceApp open, chip OS closedApp open, chip OS closed
Backup24 words24 words
CoinsAll Ledger coinsAll Ledger coins
HousingPlastic, scratch-resistant glassAluminium, Gorilla Glass
Dust and waterNoneNone
Weight46 g58 g
Size79.4 × 53.3 × 8.6 mm78.4 × 56.5 × 7.7 mm
On sale since20252024

Prices in the official Trezor and Ledger shops, checked on 26 October 2026; the total in your basket is what counts.

Differences

Where the Nano Gen5 and Flex differ

Your choice

Which one suits you?

In common

What they share

Whichever you choose, the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex both give you these basics.

  • Secure chip certified EAL6+
  • The same free app: Ledger Wallet
  • Exactly the same coins and tokens
  • USB-C connection
  • 24-word recovery phrase
  • Full iPhone use via Bluetooth
  • Touchscreen
  • E Ink screen: readable in sunlight
  • Built-in battery
  • NFC

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Order the Nano Gen5 or the Flex

Straight from the official shops, factory-sealed. Never buy a device that has already been set up: someone else may know its recovery phrase.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex?

The Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex differ most in the screen (2.8″ E Ink against 2.8″ E Ink), the housing (plastic against aluminium) and weight (46 g against 58 g). In the official shops the Ledger Nano Gen5 costs €179 and the Ledger Flex €249.

Which is cheaper, the Ledger Nano Gen5 or the Ledger Flex?

The Ledger Nano Gen5 is €70 cheaper: €179 against €249 for the Ledger Flex in the official shops.

Do the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex work with an iPhone?

Yes: the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex both connect to an iPhone over Bluetooth, so you can sign transactions on the go.

Which is more secure, the Ledger Nano Gen5 or the Ledger Flex?

The Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex both keep your keys in a secure element certified EAL6+. Because the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex are both made by Ledger, they run the same app and security model. Your recovery phrase still matters most.

Can the Ledger Nano Gen5 store the same coins as the Ledger Flex?

Yes: the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Flex use the same Ledger Wallet app and support exactly the same coins.

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