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Trezor Safe 7 hardware wallet

Trezor's flagship hardware wallet: a 2.5" colour touchscreen, three independent security chips including the auditable TROPIC01, Bluetooth, wireless charging and an aluminium, IP54-rated body.

Trezor Safe 7 hardware wallet

The Trezor Safe 7 is Trezor's top-of-the-range hardware wallet. Like every hardware wallet, its job is to keep your private keys offline, on a device that signs transactions itself, so a compromised computer or phone cannot move your funds. What the Safe 7 adds over the Trezor Safe 5 is a much bigger screen, a third security chip, wireless connection and charging, and a tougher aluminium body.

What it does well

The biggest screen Trezor makes. A 2.5" colour touchscreen (520 x 380, up to 700 nits) behind Gorilla Glass 3, with haptic feedback when you tap to confirm. It is 62% larger than the Safe 5's display, so long addresses and transaction details are easy to check before you sign.

Three independent security chips. Your keys are protected by chips from three different vendors: Trezor's TROPIC01 Secure Element, an EAL6+ certified Optiga Secure Element and a security-hardened STM32U5 microcontroller. Security does not rest on any single component.

An auditable Secure Element. Most secure elements are closed, so you have to trust the manufacturer. TROPIC01 is fully auditable, which fits Trezor's open-source approach: the firmware, the hardware design and now the secure chip can all be checked rather than taken on trust.

Quantum-ready firmware checks. The Safe 7 uses post-quantum cryptography to protect firmware updates, device authentication and the boot process. That is a defence against future threats, not a problem anyone faces today, but it means the device is built to last.

Wireless when you want it. Encrypted Bluetooth pairs the wallet with your phone or computer without a cable, and the battery charges on any Qi2-compatible wireless charger or over USB-C. The LiFePO4 battery is rated for around four times the charge cycles of a standard lithium battery and holds its charge for years in a drawer.

Built to be carried. An aluminium unibody, a reinforced glass back and IP54 protection against dust and splashes. It is x-ray safe for air travel.

The usual Trezor extras. PIN and passphrase entered on the device, 12, 20 and 24-word backups with two 20-word backup cards in the box, Multi-share Backup, FIDO2 two-factor authentication, coin control and Tor.

Things to know before buying

Bluetooth is a trade-off. Wireless is convenient, especially on a phone, but it is one more way for the device to talk to the outside world. Trezor encrypts the connection and the keys never leave the secure chips, so this is about preference rather than a known weakness. If you would rather your wallet had no radio at all, the Safe 5 and Safe 3 are wired only.

It costs the most. At £209 it is nearly twice the Safe 5 (£109) and over four times the Safe 3 (£49). All three keep your keys in a Secure Element and run open-source firmware. The Safe 7 is worth it if you sign transactions often, want to use the wallet away from a computer, or want the extra security layers. If the wallet will mostly sit in a drawer, a cheaper model does the core job.

It is bigger and heavier. At 75.4 x 44.5 x 8.3 mm and 45 g it is roughly twice the weight of the Safe 5. Still pocketable, but not keyring-sized.

Two versions. There is a universal model that supports thousands of coins and tokens, and a Bitcoin-only model. Pick the one that matches what you hold.

Buy it new from the official shop or an authorised reseller. A second-hand or tampered device is the main way a hardware wallet gets compromised. Check the packaging and seals on arrival.

Specs

Trezor Safe 7
Screen 2.5" colour touchscreen, 520 x 380, 700 nits, Gorilla Glass 3
Input Touchscreen with haptic feedback
Connection Bluetooth 5.0+, USB-C
Security chips TROPIC01 Secure Element, EAL6+ Optiga Secure Element, STM32U5 microcontroller
Battery and charging LiFePO4, 330mAh, Qi2 wireless charging or USB-C
Durability Aluminium unibody, reinforced glass back, IP54
Size and weight 75.4 x 44.5 x 8.3 mm, 45 g
Processor 160MHz ARM Cortex M33 (STM32U5)
In the box Device, USB-C to USB-C cable, two 20-word backup cards, start-up guide, stickers
Price £209 from the Trezor Shop (October 2026)

Safe 7, Safe 5 or Safe 3?

Safe 7 Safe 5 Safe 3
Screen 2.5" colour touchscreen 1.54" colour touchscreen 0.96" monochrome OLED
Input Touch, with haptic feedback Touch, with haptic feedback Two buttons
Secure Element Two (TROPIC01 and EAL6+) One (EAL6+) One (EAL6+)
Connection Bluetooth and USB-C USB-C only USB-C only
Battery Yes, wireless charging No No
Size and weight 75.4 x 44.5 x 8.3 mm, 45 g 65.9 x 40 x 8 mm, 23 g 59 x 32 x 7.4 mm, 14 g
Price (October 2026) £209 £109 £49

The Safe 7 is the one to choose if you want the largest screen, wireless use and the most layered security. The Safe 5 gives you the touchscreen without the radio or the price. The Safe 3 is the best value if you rarely sign anything.

Before moving any funds, read our guides to setting up a crypto wallet, DeFi security best practices and common crypto scams.

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