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Trezor Model T: what owners actually say

Owners appreciate Trezor's open-source approach and reliability, but the small touchscreen and physical-possession exploit concerns give some users pause.

LEMMY · 121 YOUTUBE · 23 REDDIT · 14 HACKERNEWS · 9 PRODUCTHUNT · 4

What owners complain about

  • Small touchscreen FEW

    User reports not being a fan of the touchscreen because of its size, finding it awkward to use.

  • Physical possession vulnerability SOME

    Commenters note that known exploits require the hacker to have physical access to the device — one mentions it was 'claimed to be hacked within 15 minutes' in 2020 — which they feel is downplayed in coverage.

  • Trust questioned FEW

    At least one user openly asks why people should be quick to trust Trezor, indicating lingering skepticism despite its reputation.

  • iOS app gap FEW

    A user asks when an official iOS app will be released, implying it was unavailable at the time of commenting.

What owners love

  • Open-source code

    Users specifically cite open-source code as a key advantage over competitors like Ledger.

  • Reliable and secure

    Owners describe the device as 'reliable and secure as a device' and praise its durability, functionality, and ease of use.

  • Fair pricing

    Called 'fairly priced' by a user comparing it directly with Ledger.

  • No data breach history

    Users chose Trezor over Ledger specifically because Ledger suffered a hack exposing customer addresses and delivery information; Trezor has not had an equivalent breach.

  • Cross-platform support

    Noted as Windows, macOS, and Linux friendly out of the box.

Surprising patterns

  • Ledger's 2020 data breach is a recurring factor in why people chose or recommend Trezor — it's not just about the device itself but the competitor's mishandling of customer data.
  • Owners point out that firmware is cryptographically signed and verified by the bootloader, mitigating man-in-the-middle concerns during initial setup — a security detail users defend unprompted.
  • The physical-possession exploit is acknowledged by informed users who feel media coverage is 'fearmongering' by omitting that the attacker needs physical access to the device.

WHO SHOULD SKIP IT

Buyers who want a hardware wallet they can confidently hand to or leave around untrusted people should skip this, since multiple owners note that physical possession of the device enables known exploits.

7.8/10 GYIBB verdict
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Synthesised from 171 real owner comments across 5 platforms. Every point is grounded in the comments — no marketing, no AI guessing. How we do it →