Ledger Stax Review
Jordan Fields
Senior Crypto Analyst & Content Strategist
Jordan Fields is a U.S.–based blockchain researcher and technical writer with 7 years of hands‑on experience covering digital‑asset markets, DeFi protocols and Web 3 infrastructure. His work has been featured on industry staples such as CoinDesk, Bankless and Nasdaq TradeTalks. When he’s not dissecting tokenomics models, Jordan mentors new writers and speaks at meet‑ups about responsible crypto journalism. Outside the screen he is a trail‑runner and a pour‑over‑coffee fanatic.
- 3.7″ curved E‑Ink touchscreen that stays legible in full sun
- CC EAL6+ Secure Element plus BOLOS firmware
- Bluetooth 5.2, USB‑C and NFC for fast pairing
- Qi wireless charging + 10 h active battery life
- Custom lock screen (show an NFT or photo)
- Premium MSRP of $399
- Still capped at 100 installed apps at once
- Secure Element remains closed‑source
- Curved E‑Ink screen
- CC EAL6+ chip
- Bluetooth 5.2 & NFC
- Qi charging
- NFT lock screen
- $399 price
- 100‑app limit
- Closed‑source chip
Ledger Stax: flagship security meets Kindle‑style comfortDesign. Created with iPod‑father Tony Fadell, Stax looks like a slim e‑reader: a wallet‑sized slab with a 3.7‑inch curved E‑Ink display that wraps over the right edge. The screen shows full transaction details and even your favorite NFT when the device is locked.Security. Inside sits an ST33K1M5 Secure Element rated CC EAL6+, the same class used in banking hardware. A 4‑ to 8‑digit PIN, 24‑word recovery phrase, and “Protection Mode” (device bricks after three wrong PINs until the seed is re‑entered) keep keys isolated.Connectivity & power. USB‑C handles the first setup, while Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC cover mobile and desktop pairing in under ten seconds. The 850 mAh battery lasts about 150 on‑chain sends; top up via cable or any Qi pad.Asset coverage. Out of the box Ledger Live manages ~100 native coins; install third‑party apps to lift that to 5 500+ tokens. You can keep up to 100 apps side by side, which is generous for most investors but not unlimited.Bottom line. If you want a hardware wallet that feels like a premium gadget—complete with wireless charging and an always‑on E‑Ink display—Ledger Stax is the most polished option of 2025. The only catch is the flagship price tag.