Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
CoolWallet vs ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL
CoolWallet
Higher score in this comparison
CoolWallet vs ELLIPAL: the differences
| Compare | CoolWalletReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives | ELLIPALReviewVisitVisit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $39 to $149 | €54 to €149 |
| Coins supported | 35 | from 10,000 |
| Secure element | CC EAL 6+ secure element | CC EAL5+ Secure Chip |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth | NFC |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- CoolWallet scores higher overall: 9.2 vs 8.7.
- Founded is lower at CoolWallet: 2014 vs 2018.
- Connectivity: only CoolWallet offers Bluetooth.
- Connectivity: only ELLIPAL offers NFC.
- Support channels: only ELLIPAL offers Community.
Our verdict on each
CoolWallet
CoolWallet suits you if you want a hardware wallet that keeps keys on your own device and pairs over bluetooth without a cable. It is priced at $39 to $149, which sits higher than Trezor at $79, and it covers 35 coins.
ELLIPAL
ELLIPAL is a self-custody hardware wallet for people who want coins held on a device rather than by an exchange. It suits broad token coverage and tap to sign handling, with a coin list of from 10,000 and connection over nfc alone, so no cable is needed.
Score breakdown
| Area | CoolWallet | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.1HigherA hardware wallet you buy once at $39 to $149, with seed backup and no account or platform fees listed. | 8.8Price of €54 to €149 sits above the hardware wallet median of €69.28, in the dearer part of the field. |
| Offer | 8.6Custody sits with you through self custody, coins cover runs to 35. | 9.0Higher |
| Trust | 9.6Higher | 8.4 |
What each covers
| Connectivity | CoolWallet | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Yes | No |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Backup options | CoolWallet | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | Yes | Yes |
Pick CoolWallet if, pick ELLIPAL if
Pick CoolWallet if cost matter most.
Pick ELLIPAL if offer matter most.
Positions in our rankings
| Ranking | CoolWallet | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 37 of 156 | 15 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 6 of 58 | 5 of 58 |
Where these facts come from
CoolWallet
- coolwallet.io: 9 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- coolbitx.com: 3 facts, checked September 26, 2026
ELLIPAL
- ellipal.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
Every fact side by side
| Fact | CoolWallet | ELLIPAL |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | CoolBitX Ltd. | ELLIPAL Limited |
| Headquarters | Taiwan | Not confirmed |
| Founded | 2014Lower | 2018 |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre | Email, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | CoolWallet | ELLIPAL | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | 35below the median | from 10,000highest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
CoolWallet
Pros
- Keys stay with you, since custody is self custody
- A CC EAL 6+ secure element keeps the signing work inside the device
- Pairs over bluetooth, so no cable is needed
Cons
- The hardware price runs higher than the Trezor model at $79
- Support runs on email and help centre only
- The range of coins supported is narrower than the hardware-wallet median of 345
ELLIPAL
Pros
- Coin list of from 10,000 covers a long tail of tokens beyond the majors.
- self custody keeps the keys on the device, so the holder stays in control of the balance.
- Signing over nfc alone means there is no cable to carry or mis-seat.
Cons
- Recovery rests on a single seed phrase, so one lost sheet costs the whole balance.
- Support runs on email, help centre and community only, with no live chat or phone line listed.
- One link, nfc, means phone compatibility decides whether the device works at all.
Who each suits
CoolWallet
Who it suits
- Holders who want custody of keys on their own device
- People who already back up a seed phrase and can keep it safe
- Smartphone users who prefer signing over Bluetooth to a cable
Who should look elsewhere
- Buyers set on the lowest hardware price, since Trezor lists $79
- Anyone wanting a mobile wallet app, since Bit2Me is a mobile wallet
- People who want a provider to hold the coins, as bynex is custodial
ELLIPAL
Who it suits
- Holders who keep their own keys, since the wallet is self custody.
- People holding a long tail of tokens, with a coin list of from 10,000.
- Buyers who want to work without cables, since connection runs over nfc.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, which is a mobile wallet, for anyone who wants keys on a phone rather than a hardware device.
- bynex, which is custodial, for anyone happy to let a provider hold the coins.
- Trezor, listed at $79, if you want to weigh a differently priced hardware unit before buying.
Current offers
ELLIPAL
Current offer
Discount code
Own This Run - Up to 50% Off ELLIPAL X Card: Up to 50% off
Site banner offer on the ELLIPAL X Card cold wallet; X Card sets shown from EUR 67 (was EUR 125)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Discount code
ELLIPAL Titan 2.0 price reduction: EUR 149 (was EUR 155), up to $59 off bundles
Product page sale on Titan 2.0, Titan 2.0 & Steel EUR 169 (was EUR 210) and Titan 2.0 & X Card EUR 189 (was EUR 225)
Source, checked September 26, 2026
Questions about each
CoolWallet
How much does a CoolWallet cost?+
CoolWallet is a hardware wallet, so the cost is the device price of $39 to $149. There is no account or monthly charge attached to holding coins on it, and the keys stay with you. Expect to pay for the hardware once rather than per year.
Does CoolWallet hold my coins for me?+
No, custody is self custody, and self-custody also appears in the listed features under self custody. You hold the wallet and the seed phrase, so losing either one means losing access. That is the trade for keeping control.
ELLIPAL
What does the ELLIPAL Titan cost?+
The device is priced at €54 to €149. On price it sits 102 of 120 brands compared, which puts it towards the dearer end of the set. The money is spent when you buy the unit rather than added over time.
Does ELLIPAL hold my coins for me?+
The wallet is self custody, so keys are created and kept on the hardware and no provider holds them. That position is set out in the product terms and repeated in the feature list, which makes the trade-off plain: recovery planning stays with the holder.
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