Updated September 28, 2026 · HodlCue Editorial Team
ELLIPAL vs OneKey
ELLIPAL
OneKey
Higher score in this comparison
ELLIPAL vs OneKey: the differences
| Compare | ELLIPALReviewVisitVisit | OneKeyReviewSee alternativesSee alternatives |
|---|---|---|
| Price | €54 to €149 | $79 to $278 |
| Coins supported | from 10,000 | 30,000 |
| Secure element | CC EAL5+ Secure Chip | EAL 6+ secure element |
| Connectivity | NFC | USB c, Bluetooth, NFCCovers more |
| Open source | Not confirmed | Yes |
Same on both: Wallet type (Hardware), Custody (Self custody), Backup options (Seed).
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Key differences
- OneKey scores higher overall: 9.1 vs 8.7.
- Connectivity: only OneKey offers USB c, Bluetooth.
- Support channels: only OneKey offers Chat.
Our verdict on each
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.
OneKey
OneKey is a self-custody hardware wallet for anyone who wants their own keys and broad coin coverage at a device price rather than a subscription. It scores 6.3 overall, with the offer carrying the weight and the cost side resting on what you pay for the device.
Score breakdown
| Area | ELLIPAL | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 8.8HigherPrice of €54 to €149 sits above the hardware wallet median of €69.28, in the dearer part of the field. | 8.7Hardware priced at $79 to $278 is a one-off outlay, and the cost part of the score is the weak spot, unlike the offer part. |
| Offer | 9.0 | 9.6HigherCoverage of 30,000 coins plus open source firmware give the offer part a full mark. |
| Trust | 8.4 | 9.2Higher |
What each covers
| Connectivity | ELLIPAL | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| USB c | No | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Backup options | ELLIPAL | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Seed | Yes | Yes |
Where these facts come from
ELLIPAL
- ellipal.com: 11 facts, checked September 26, 2026
OneKey
- onekey.so: 10 facts, checked September 26, 2026
- help.onekey.so: 2 facts, checked September 26, 2026
How they place
| Ranking | ELLIPAL | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Crypto wallets | 15 of 156 | 56 of 156 |
| Hardware and cold wallets | 5 of 58 | 10 of 58 |
Every fact side by side
| Fact | ELLIPAL | OneKey |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Self custody | Self custody |
| Legal entity | ELLIPAL Limited | ONEKEY LIMITED |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | Hong Kong |
| Founded | 2018 | Not confirmed |
| Support channels | Email, Help centre, Community | Email, Chat, Help centre, CommunityCovers more |
Where each stands against the rest
| Fact | ELLIPAL | OneKey | Median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coins supported | from 10,000highest quarter | 30,000highest quarter | 75 |
Median across 85 listed providers.
Pros and cons
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.
OneKey
Pros
- Custody sits with you: self custody keeps the balance and the keys off any operator's books, unlike bynex, whose custody is custodial.
- The signing chip is a EAL 6+ secure element, a stated security rating rather than a marketing line.
- Coverage of 30,000 coins is the strongest part of the offer, and the app lists self-custody among its features.
Cons
- Support runs on email, chat and help centre only, so written channels carry the whole help load.
- On price, OneKey ranks 103 of 120 brands, so the device is not the cheapest option on the page.
- The range $79 to $278 is wide, so the higher specification device costs far more than the entry model.
Who each suits
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.
OneKey
Who it suits
- Long term holders who want their keys offline and their coin list long.
- Buyers who read code, since the firmware and app are open source.
- Shoppers comparing hardware who want the entry price to sit at $79.
Who should look elsewhere
- Bit2Me, whose wallet is mobile, if a phone suits you better than a device you own.
- bynex, where custody is custodial, if you would rather an operator held the keys.
- Trezor, if you would rather pay one fixed $79 than choose a model across $79 to $278.
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
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.
OneKey
How much does a OneKey device cost?+
Devices are priced at $79 to $278, a range covering the entry model and the higher specification hardware in the same line. That figure is the cost of entry and there is no tier beyond it for extra accounts or extra services. It matters most for anyone planning to hold a wide set of coins, because coverage on the scale of 30,000 is where the money goes.
Who holds the crypto in a OneKey wallet?+
You do. The design runs on self custody, and the companion app lists self custody among its features. Nothing is deposited with an operator the way a custodial platform holds a balance, which is the main structural difference from an exchange account. The other side of that is that recovery is your job too, since nobody else holds a copy of the phrase.
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