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Ledger Nano S Plus: what owners actually say
Owners appreciate the battery-free design and price point, but the lack of a keyboard makes setup error-prone and risky
What owners complain about
- PIN entry without keyboard is error-prone FEW
An owner reports entering the wrong PIN 3 times due to button-only input, causing the device to auto-reset. They also transcribed their passphrase wrong, requiring btcrecover on an offline PC to regain access.
- Seed phrase backdoor concerns FEW
A commenter flagged that 'the back door to the seed phrase is dangerous,' reflecting ongoing distrust around Ledger's recovery feature.
- Firmware support uncertainty FEW
At least one user heard that the original Nano S may no longer receive firmware updates, raising concern about the product line's longevity — though this was about the older Nano S, not the S Plus specifically.
- Coin support questions FEW
A user could not find LUNC support and asked publicly whether it was available, suggesting uncertainty about which assets are actually supported.
- Not user friendly overall FEW
One owner explicitly stated the device 'is not user friendly,' having expected to get used to it but never did.
What owners love
- Best cold wallet for the price
Multiple owners call the Nano S Plus the best-value hardware wallet available, with one pricing it at 49€ in Finland as of late 2025.
- No battery is a feature, not a flaw
Several owners specifically praise the absence of a battery — no degradation over time, no charging worries. One said 'i bought it because no battery,' and another described it as ideal to 'put away somewhere and forget it.'
- No bluetooth preferred for security
Some owners view the lack of Bluetooth as an advantage for their 'last mile reserve,' preferring a wired-only connection for maximum security.
- Ideal for long-term cold storage
An owner uses it specifically for long-term storage and considers it great for that purpose given its always-off, cable-connected design.
- Aesthetic appeal
The color options drew a positive comparison to a 'retro gameboy,' which owners found charming.
Surprising patterns
- Owners actively choose this device BECAUSE it lacks modern features like Bluetooth and a battery — the minimalism is the selling point, not a compromise.
- One owner describes hiding the device in walls or floorboards and says it 'makes me feel like a spy,' revealing an emotional dimension to cold storage beyond pure security logic.
- Experienced users strongly emphasize stress-testing the device before trusting it with real funds: creating wallets, erasing the device, recovering from seed, and repeating with small amounts first.
- Seed phrase storage advice trends toward physical redundancy across geographic locations — home, parents' home, and a bank safe deposit box.
WHO SHOULD SKIP IT
Buyers who want a frictionless, beginner-friendly setup experience — the button-only input has caused real users to lock themselves out and lose access to their own funds.
Synthesised from 116 real owner comments across 4 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →