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Ledger Nano Gen5 vs Ledger Stax

Ledger’s newest Nano against its flagship. Both use E Ink touchscreens; the Stax’s is larger and curved, and it charges wirelessly.

  • €179 vs €399
  • Screen 2.8″ vs 3.7″
  • Both EAL6+
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Nano Gen5 €179 · Stax €399 in the official shops

By the PlatformCrypto.eu editorial team · checked on

Ledger Nano Gen5Ledger Stax

Short answer

Which one should you get?

The Nano Gen5 covers what most people need from a touchscreen Ledger for less than half the price. The Stax adds the largest screen, an aluminium frame and Qi charging.

€179Ledger Nano Gen5 in the official shop
€399Ledger Stax in the official shop
2025 / 2024years they went on sale
46 g / 45 gweight of each

Specifications

Nano Gen5 and Stax side by side

A tick marks the better model on that point.

Specifications of the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Stax
SpecLedger Nano Gen5 (opens in a new tab)Ledger Stax (opens in a new tab)
PriceAdvantage: €179Drawback: €399
ScreenDrawback: 2.8″ E Ink, 300 × 400Advantage: 3.7″ E Ink, curved, 400 × 670
ControlsTouchscreenTouchscreen
iPhoneYes, via BluetoothYes, via Bluetooth
BluetoothYesYes
NFCYesYes
BatteryYesYes
Wireless chargingDrawback: NoAdvantage: Yes
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
Dust and waterNoneNone
Weight46 g45 g
Size79.4 × 53.3 × 8.6 mm85 × 54 × 6 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 Stax differ

Your choice

Which one suits you?

In common

What they share

Whichever you choose, the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Stax 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 Stax

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 Stax?

The Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Stax differ most in the screen (2.8″ E Ink against 3.7″ E Ink), wireless charging and the housing (plastic against aluminium). In the official shops the Ledger Nano Gen5 costs €179 and the Ledger Stax €399.

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

The Ledger Nano Gen5 is €220 cheaper: €179 against €399 for the Ledger Stax in the official shops.

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

Yes: the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Stax 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 Stax?

The Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Stax both keep your keys in a secure element certified EAL6+. Because the Ledger Nano Gen5 and the Ledger Stax 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 Stax?

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

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