Tangem vs Trezor

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

Tangem4.3/5
VS
Trezor4.0/5
Feature
Ratings
Our score4.3/54.0/5
User ratingNo reviews yetNo reviews yet
Security4.54.5
Build & design4.53.5
Ease of use4.54.0
Coin support4.54.5
Value for money3.53.0
Specs
ConnectivityNFCNot disclosed
Secure element Yes Yes
FirmwarePartially open sourceFully open source
DisplayNo screenNot disclosed
Air-gapped signing NoNot disclosed
Bitcoin-only No No
Supported assets14,1001,000
Battery NoNot disclosed
BIP39 passphrase Yes Yes
Companion appTangem appTrezor Suite
Touchscreen NoNot disclosed
Backup optionsTwo-card backup, Three-card backup, Optional recovery phraseWallet backup, Recovery phrase
NFC YesNot disclosed
Company
Founded20172013
HeadquartersSwitzerlandCzech Republic
InvestorsShima Capital, SBI Digital Asset HoldingsNot disclosed
Strengths and weaknesses
Pros
  • 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
  • 100% open-source code and design
  • Offline private-key storage with on-device transaction review
  • Supports thousands of coins and tokens
  • Works with more than 30 wallet integrations
Cons
  • 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
  • Users must protect the wallet backup from loss or theft
  • Buy, sell, and swap services may add provider and transaction costs
  • Standard network fees still apply when sending crypto
  • Supported assets and Suite services vary by asset and provider
Best forLong-term self-custody, Seedless wallet backups, NFC phone usersLong-term crypto self-custody, Open-source wallet users, Multichain asset holders

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