Cypherock vs Tangem

How Cypherock vs Tangem compare on our ratings, hardware wallet specs, funding, pros and cons.

VS
Tangem4.3/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score3.9/54.3/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.54.5
Build & design3.54.5
Ease of use3.04.5
Coin support4.54.5
Value for money3.53.5
Specs
Price from$159Not disclosed
ConnectivityNFCNFC
Secure element Yes Yes
FirmwarePartially open sourcePartially open source
DisplayScreen + buttonsNo screen
Air-gapped signingNot disclosed No
Bitcoin-only No No
Supported assets19,00014,100
BatteryNot disclosed No
BIP39 passphraseNot disclosed Yes
Multisig support YesNot disclosed
Companion appcySync AppTangem app
TouchscreenNot disclosed No
Backup optionsX1 Vault, Four X1 Cards, Seed phrase managementTwo-card backup, Three-card backup, Optional recovery phrase
NFC Yes Yes
Company
Founded—2017
Headquarters—Switzerland
InvestorsNot disclosedShima Capital, SBI Digital Asset Holdings
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 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
  • EAL6+ secure element from Samsung Semiconductors
  • Battery-free card design removes charging and cable failure points
  • Three-card sets provide two physical backups
  • Supports 14,100+ assets across 90+ blockchains
Cons
  • 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
  • Closed, factory-installed firmware cannot be updated
  • No screen for independently checking transaction details
  • Losing every linked card can remove wallet access
  • App services add provider and smart-contract exposure
Best forLong-term self-custody holders, Distributed key recovery, Large multi-asset portfoliosLong-term self-custody, Seedless wallet backups, NFC phone users

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