CoolWallet Pro vs SafePal S1: which wallet to choose?
The CoolWallet Pro focuses on mobility: a credit card format, AES-256 encrypted Bluetooth connection, and native staking. The SafePal S1 focuses on accessibility: a 100% air-gapped architecture via QR code, an integrated color screen, and a more affordable price. Both feature an EAL6+ certified chip and are available from Neowalt.
On one side, a mobile hardware wallet in a credit card format with native staking; on the other, an accessible air-gapped solution, backed by Binance Labs. CoolWallet Pro and SafePal S1 meet two different needs, both available from Neowalt.
Overview of the two hardware wallets
CoolWallet Pro: Mobility in a credit card format
Developed by the Taiwanese fintech CoolBitX, the CoolWallet Pro adopts the exact format of a credit card (0.8 mm thick), with an encrypted Bluetooth connection. It features an EAL6+ certified chip, offers native staking (ETH, SOL, DOT...), and supports over 35 blockchains, for a price of €168.90.
SafePal S1: Air-gapped accessibility
Born in the Binance Labs incubator, the SafePal S1 relies on a 100% air-gapped architecture at a particularly accessible price, without Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, or USB. Its connection is made exclusively via QR code, with a chip also certified EAL6+, an integrated color screen to validate each transaction, and a 24-word recovery seed phrase. It supports over 10,000 cryptocurrencies and tokens, offers staking directly from the application, boasts a battery life of approximately 10 days in a compact 15g format, and integrates a self-destruction mechanism in case of physical intrusion.
Security: Encrypted Bluetooth vs. air-gapped
The CoolWallet Pro features an EAL6+ chip and requires physical validation on the card for each transaction, making remote signing impossible. The SafePal S1, on the other hand, eliminates all wireless connections thanks to its air-gapped operation via QR code, with a chip also certified EAL6+ and a self-destruction mechanism in case of attempted physical intrusion.
Both wallets therefore offer an equivalent level of certification according to the Common Criteria standard — the difference primarily lies in the connection method and daily use.
Ergonomics and budget
The CoolWallet Pro slips into a wallet like a classic credit card, with no screen or bulk, for everyday mobile use. The SafePal S1 has an integrated color screen allowing you to verify each transaction directly on the device, for a generally more accessible price and a battery life of approximately 10 days.
Which hardware wallet to choose according to your profile?
If you want an ultra-discreet format that slips into your wallet, native staking directly from the application, and a convenient encrypted Bluetooth connection for everyday use.
If you want an accessible hardware wallet to get started, complete isolation without a wireless connection, and an integrated color screen to verify your transactions.
FAQ: CoolWallet Pro vs. SafePal S1
Which is the most economical hardware wallet between the two?
The SafePal S1 is positioned as the most accessible option, without compromising on security fundamentals.
Is the CoolWallet Pro secure despite Bluetooth?
Yes, the connection is encrypted and each transaction must be physically validated on the card, which prevents any remote signing.
Which wallet offers staking?
Both offer staking accessible from their respective applications: native on several blockchains for the CoolWallet Pro (ETH, SOL, DOT), and via the SafePal app for the S1.
In summary
CoolWallet Pro and SafePal S1 illustrate two complementary approaches: connected mobility for one, accessible isolation for the other. To refine your choice according to your budget and usage, use our hardware wallet comparison tool or our complete 2026 comparison. To learn more about each brand, consult our CoolWallet selection and our complete presentation of SafePal.
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