Ledger Nano X Review

Ledger Nano X Review: Bluetooth, Security, Fees and Who It Suits

Our verdict: in our view, the Ledger Nano X is a good hardware wallet if you want to approve transactions from your phone, including an iPhone, without the need for a cable. It connects via Bluetooth and keeps your private keys on a secure element chip certified to CC EAL5+. The device is priced at $99 in Ledger's online shop. According to Ledger, it can manage over 15,000 coins and tokens.

The Nano X suits you if:

• you require a hardware wallet compatible with the Ledger Wallet app on an iPhone, which the less expensive Ledger Nano S Plus does not support;
• you hold coins across multiple blockchains and wish to manage them in a single app;
• you use Bitcoin multisig, with support from the Ledger Bitcoin app.

The Nano X may not be the right fit if:

• you solely use a computer or an Android phone and prefer to spend less: our Ledger Nano S Plus review covers the $69 model;
• you desire device firmware released under an open-source license, which is the approach taken by Trezor, as explained in our Ledger vs Trezor comparison.

Ledger Nano X at a glance

• Maker: Ledger SAS, registered in Paris, France
• Custody: You hold the keys. The device doesn't store your coins; it signs transactions
• Chip: ST33J2M0 secure element, certified to CC EAL5+
• Connections: Bluetooth for iOS and Android phones, USB-C for computers
• Screen: 1.1 inches, 128 x 64 pixels, with two buttons
• App: Ledger Wallet (formerly Ledger Live) for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
• Backup: A 24-word recovery phrase, with the paid Ledger Recover service as an option

Setup and everyday use

Setting up the Nano X and managing your accounts is done through Ledger Wallet, the app formerly known as Ledger Live. Ledger states the Nano X isn't compatible with Chromebooks. For computer use, the USB-C cable in the box connects the device. On a phone, pairing over Bluetooth is possible, which we believe is the main advantage over the Nano S Plus, which Ledger says doesn't support iOS devices. According to Ledger, the battery lasts up to 5 hours.

Every action requires confirmation with the two buttons. Ledger describes Clear Signing on the Nano X as a multi-step process on a small screen. Updates continue for the device. The latest Ledger OS release for the Nano X added Clear Signing features, like displaying the names saved for addresses. Transaction Check, Ledger's warning about common scams before signing, is listed only for its touchscreen models, Stax, Flex, and Nano Gen5.

Security and backup

The ST33J2M0 chip holds your keys and is certified to CC EAL5+. In contrast, the Nano S Plus and Ledger's touchscreen models use the ST33K1M5, certified to CC EAL6+. The Nano X operates with BOLOS, which Ledger refers to as a proprietary operating system, while the Ledger Wallet app's code is open on GitHub. The French cybersecurity agency ANSSI had certified the Nano X under its CSPN scheme, though this certificate expired in July 2026.

The backup involves a 24-word recovery phrase, written on sheets provided in the box. Having these words allows anyone to rebuild your wallet without the device. Ledger Support says it will never ask for them. Ledger Recover is an optional subscription costing $9.99 monthly, where a version of your private key is encrypted and split into three fragments held by Coincover, Ledger, and EscrowTech, with two needed to restore access after identity verification with a passport, a national ID card or, for US and Canadian users, a driver's license. Ledger emphasizes that Recover is opt-in. Ledger's Recovery Key backup card is sold separately for $39 and works with Ledger's NFC models, the Stax, Flex and Nano Gen5, which include one in the box, so it does not work with the Nano X.

Ledger has also had security incidents. In 2020, a breach of its e-commerce and marketing database exposed about 1 million customer email addresses, and in December 2020 the names, postal addresses and phone numbers of about 272,000 customers were published online; Ledger said many customers were then targeted by phishing. In December 2023, an attacker phished a former Ledger employee and published malicious versions of the Ledger Connect Kit, a code library that apps use to connect to Ledger devices, and users who signed in affected third-party apps had their wallets drained. Ledger deployed a fix within 40 minutes of becoming aware and says its hardware and Ledger Live were not affected. In January 2026, Ledger said an incident at Global-e, its e-commerce partner, was separate from its hardware, software and platforms, and that Global-e has no access to your 24 words or blockchain balance.

Coins and features

The device can hold up to 100 apps simultaneously. For Bitcoin, the Ledger Bitcoin app supports multisig, PSBT, and miniscript, and since version 2.4.0, it also includes MuSig2. In Ledger Wallet, you can stake crypto and follow rewards in the Earn section. The Nano X can also function as a Ledger Security Key for two-factor logins, over USB only.

What the Nano X costs

The device costs $99 in Ledger's online shop. Ledger charges no fee for sending crypto: you pay the network fee, which varies, at one of three estimated levels or a custom fee. Buying, selling and swapping run through partner companies, depending on your country. A swap quote has a Ledger fee and a partner fee built in, but Ledger publishes no percentage, so compare the amount you will receive before you confirm.

Buying a Nano X in the US

Ledger ships the Nano X to the US. Its shipping FAQ lists countries like Belarus, Cuba, and Iran, which it cannot ship to, but the US isn't among them. Orders from the US are sold by Global-e US Inc. In Ledger Wallet, PayPal is available to buy crypto only for users in the United States, with other partners varying by location.

Who should buy it, and the alternatives

In our view, the Nano X fits beginners and long-term holders who manage their coins from a phone, iPhone users in particular. If you only use a computer or an Android phone, the Ledger Nano S Plus costs $69 and has an EAL6+ chip and the same room for 100 apps, but no Bluetooth. If you want to check transactions on a larger screen with Transaction Check, Ledger's touchscreen models cost more: the Nano Gen5 is $179, the Flex $249 and the Stax $399. If open-source firmware matters most to you, our Ledger vs Trezor comparison covers Trezor's current models, starting with the Safe 3 at $59. We also compare the Nano X with BitBox and SafePal, and our wallet overview lists every wallet we review.