BitBox vs Cypherock

BitBox4.0/5

VS

Cypherock3.9/5

Feature	BitBoxVisit	CypherockVisit
Ratings
Our score	4.0/5	3.9/5
User rating	No reviews yet	No reviews yet
Security	4.5	4.5
Build & design	4.5	3.5
Ease of use	4.5	3.0
Coin support	3.5	4.5
Value for money	3.0	3.5
Specs
Price from	Not disclosed	$159
Connectivity	Not disclosed	NFC
Secure element	Yes	Yes
Firmware	Fully open source	Partially open source
Display	Screen + buttons	Screen + buttons
Bitcoin-only	Yes	No
Supported assets	Not disclosed	19,000
Multisig support	Not disclosed	Yes
Companion app	BitBoxApp	cySync App
Backup options	microSD card, Recovery words	X1 Vault, Four X1 Cards, Seed phrase management
NFC	Not disclosed	Yes
Company
Founded	2015	—
Headquarters	Switzerland	—
Investors	Not disclosed	Not disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros	Fully open-source firmware and companion app EAL6+ secure chip with dual-chip design MicroSD backup plus 12 or 24 recovery words Bitcoin-only and Multi editions	Private keys are divided across five separate components X1 Cards use EAL 6+ secure elements Supports 19,000+ assets across 10+ blockchains Firmware is described as open source
Cons	BitBox02 Nova Bluetooth support is limited to iPhone and iPad The July 2026 Multi-edition signing issue required firmware 9.26.3 Recovery depends on securely storing a microSD card or recovery words Subscriber email addresses were exposed in a 2026 Brevo breach	Cypherock X1 costs $159 before replacement parts The Vault has a small 0.96-inch screen X1 Cards use plastic construction Direct Solana NFT storage is not supported
Best for	Long-term Bitcoin self-custody, Open-source wallet users, iPhone and iPad owners	Long-term self-custody holders, Distributed key recovery, Large multi-asset portfolios

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