Hardware wallet review
Ledger Nano S Plus
Reviewed for custody, security, supported assets, cost, audit history, backup model, and open-source status.
4.0 C IC wallet score
CustodyNon-custodial
TypeHardware
Supported assets5,500
Price$79
Open sourceNo
Last verified2026-04-15
Security And Backup
24-word seed phrase (BIP39)
Pros
- Same Secure Element as Nano X at half the price
- USB-C only (no Bluetooth attack surface)
- Larger screen than the original Nano S
Cons
- Closed-source firmware
- No Bluetooth (USB only)
- No battery — must be plugged in
Score Breakdown
Security 4.7 Key isolation, audits, recovery
UX 4.0 Setup, daily use, recovery flow
Asset coverage 4.7 Chains and tokens supported
Cost 4.2 Device price + on-chain fees added
Open source 2.0 Source available + audited
Audits
- Kudelski Security (Secure Element)
- Ledger Donjon internal red-team