Side by side
In one line: buy the newest model your budget allows. Every Trezor protects the same keys with the same seed standard — newer devices simply add a certified secure element, a more comfortable screen and more backup options.
| Model | Display & input | Secure element | Backup options | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trezor Model One | Small monochrome screen, two physical buttons | No | Standard 12/24-word seed | A low-cost first hardware wallet and long-term storage |
| Trezor Model T | Colour touchscreen | No | Standard seed, plus multi-share options | Comfortable everyday use, typing the PIN on the device |
| Trezor Safe 3 | Compact screen with a single button, USB-C | Yes, certified element | Standard seed, plus multi-share options | A small, current-generation device for regular use |
| Trezor Safe 5 | Larger colour touchscreen with haptic feedback, USB-C | Yes, certified element | Standard seed, plus multi-share options | Heavy users who want the most comfortable interface |
Model names, availability and specifications change over time, and older models may be discontinued. Treat this table as orientation, then confirm the current line-up on the official site before you buy.
Trezor Model One
The original design and still the simplest: a small screen and two buttons. During set-up you confirm everything with repeated short and long presses, and enter the PIN using the scrambled layout on the device screen.
Set-up notes
- Button presses are used to scroll and select; a long press confirms.
- The screen is small, so read the seed words carefully as they appear and write them down slowly.
- Firmware installation typically takes the longest on this model — keep the cable connected.
Entry level Buttons Long-term storage
Trezor Model T
A colour touchscreen changed the experience: you type the PIN directly on a keypad, see the seed words clearly, and confirm transactions with a tap. For many people this is the model that made hardware wallets feel usable rather than fiddly.
Set-up notes
- The touchscreen makes PIN entry and seed confirmation noticeably faster.
- Some models in this family support multi-share backups; use them only if you understand every share.
- Check that the device you buy is current rather than remaindered stock.
Touchscreen Everyday use
Trezor Safe 3
A current-generation device in a small body. It adds a certified secure element — an extra hardware layer that makes extracting keys from a stolen device even harder — while keeping the set-up flow identical.
Set-up notes
- Single-button interaction: short press to move, long press to confirm.
- USB-C connection on the device side; most modern laptops need no adapter.
- Multi-share backup is available — the standard single seed remains the simpler choice for a first wallet.
Secure element USB-C Compact
Trezor Safe 5
The most comfortable of the range: a larger colour touchscreen, haptic feedback and the secure element from the Safe 3. Set-up feels closest to using a phone, which matters more than it sounds when you are copying twenty-four words by hand.
Set-up notes
- Touch input and haptics make the seed and backup-verification steps much easier to follow.
- Still the same eight steps: app, cable, firmware, wallet, seed, PIN, verification, first transaction.
- Consider a protective case if the device will travel with you.
Secure element Touchscreen USB-C
How to choose
Pick the cheapest current model if…
You want a first hardware wallet, you will store and rarely spend, and you are comfortable confirming things with buttons. The seed standard is identical, and that is what actually protects your coins.
Pick a touchscreen model if…
You will use the wallet often, you want to type the PIN on the device, or you find small-screen confirmation stressful. Comfort during seed backup is a genuine security feature.
Pick a secure-element model if…
You want the newest hardware protections and a device that will still be supported years from now. This is the sensible default for a new purchase in 2026.
Do not pick a second-hand device
Whatever the model, provenance matters more than the specification. A discounted device from a marketplace can arrive pre-initialised with a seed the seller knows.