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Ledger Nano S Plus vs Ledger Nano Gen5

Ledger’s cheapest model against its newest Nano. The Gen5 swaps the two buttons for a 2.8″ E Ink touchscreen and adds Bluetooth, NFC and a battery.

  • €59 vs €179
  • Screen 1.1″ vs 2.8″
  • Both EAL6+
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Nano S Plus €59 · Nano Gen5 €179 in the official shops

By the PlatformCrypto.eu editorial team · checked on

Ledger Nano S PlusLedger Nano Gen5

Short answer

Which one should you get?

The Nano S Plus is enough for holding at a computer. The Nano Gen5 is a big step up in comfort: you read transactions on a large screen, tap to confirm and can use it with an iPhone.

€59Ledger Nano S Plus in the official shop
€179Ledger Nano Gen5 in the official shop
2022 / 2025years they went on sale
21 g / 46 gweight of each

Specifications

Nano S Plus and Nano Gen5 side by side

A tick marks the better model on that point.

Specifications of the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Nano Gen5
SpecLedger Nano S Plus (opens in a new tab)Ledger Nano Gen5 (opens in a new tab)
PriceAdvantage: €59Drawback: €179
ScreenDrawback: 1.1″ monochrome, 128 × 64Advantage: 2.8″ E Ink, 300 × 400
ControlsTwo buttonsTouchscreen
iPhoneDrawback: NoAdvantage: Yes, via Bluetooth
BluetoothNoYes
NFCNoYes
BatteryNoYes
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
HousingPlasticPlastic, scratch-resistant glass
Dust and waterNoneNone
Weight21 g46 g
Size62.4 × 17.4 × 8.2 mm79.4 × 53.3 × 8.6 mm
On sale since20222025

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 S Plus and Nano Gen5 differ

Your choice

Which one suits you?

In common

What they share

Whichever you choose, the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Nano Gen5 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

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Order the Nano S Plus or the Nano Gen5

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 S Plus and the Ledger Nano Gen5?

The Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Nano Gen5 differ most in the screen (1.1″ monochrome against 2.8″ E Ink), iPhone support and the controls (two buttons against touchscreen). In the official shops the Ledger Nano S Plus costs €59 and the Ledger Nano Gen5 €179.

Which is cheaper, the Ledger Nano S Plus or the Ledger Nano Gen5?

The Ledger Nano S Plus is €120 cheaper: €59 against €179 for the Ledger Nano Gen5 in the official shops.

Do the Ledger Nano S Plus and the Ledger Nano Gen5 work with an iPhone?

The Ledger Nano S Plus does not work with an iPhone at all (Android and computer only), while the Ledger Nano Gen5 works fully with an iPhone over Bluetooth.

Which is more secure, the Ledger Nano S Plus or the Ledger Nano Gen5?

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

Can the Ledger Nano S Plus store the same coins as the Ledger Nano Gen5?

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

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