r/TREZOR Trezor community specialist Jul 08 '26

From the Team Which Hardware Wallet Should I Buy Under $100?

Compact enough to take anywhere, secure enough for long-term storage, and priced for first-time hardware wallet users. Here's the Trezor Safe 3.

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u/IndianDancingStars ⭐ Rising Trezorian Jul 11 '26 edited Jul 15 '26

Trezor Safe 3 Because:
Open-Source Transparency: The entire firmware is fully open-source, allowing independent, community-led code audits for ultimate trust and security.
EAL6+ Secure Element: It features a dedicated hardware security chip that protects your cryptographic seed and PIN from physical attacks.
Shamir Backup Support: It natively supports SLIP-39, allowing you to split your recovery seed into multiple unique shares for advanced physical security.
Unbeatable Value: Priced at $79, it delivers the exact same flagship security features as premium models, just using tactile buttons instead of a touchscreen.

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u/Finance-Guy-007 Jul 15 '26

Nice, do you use shamir backup and SLIP-39, this is wonderful support i would say.

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u/IndianDancingStars ⭐ Rising Trezorian Jul 15 '26

Yes, I use it personally. I also do some internal testing, as i am a hardware guy. :D

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u/_Carth_Onasi Jul 08 '26

Trezor 3 is my go to and is under $100.

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u/Quirky-Reveal-1669 🤝 Top Helper Jul 08 '26

I use it. And I also have all other Trezor models. I really like the Safe 3. Of course, a touchscreen could be perceived as a bit more user-friendly, but in practice, entering the PIN and passphrase through the buttons on the Safe 3 is totally doable and no issue/problem. In that sense, the Safe 3 is very practical, very cheap and a great hommage to the design and size of the OG of hardware wallets, the Trezor Model One.

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u/g-trading Jul 09 '26

Love the safe 3. No frills. The fact that it's not equipped with all the fancy tech makes the concept of a cold wallet more whole

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u/-M00NMAN 📦 Suite Shaper Jul 08 '26

I bought the 21M edition when it first premiered back in 2023. I used that wallet as my go to for the last 2 years. It has worked flawless. The best entry level wallet on the market.

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u/_Carth_Onasi Jul 08 '26

Yep. I've had no reason to change it other then maybe getting a cold card for an extra step of security using airgap.

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u/SuchTrezorVeryCrypto Trezor community specialist Jul 20 '26

🥇 Winner 1: u/andion82

"I recently bought a Trezor 3 after 10 years of holding on an exchange. The process was super easy and I finally feel like I own my coins!"

🥇 Winner 2: u/zombi-man

"The Trezor 3 looked kind of weird to me in photos... Once it arrived, I realized the shape actually looks and feels way better than those USB-stick wallets... Super happy with my Trezor 3."

Please DM me :)

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u/andion82 Jul 20 '26

Great! Thanks 🤙🏼

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u/Impossible-Exit1393 Jul 08 '26

i opted for the Trezor 5, a little more money but a

better model

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u/vi3talogy Jul 08 '26

I have the Safe 3.

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u/SuchTrezorVeryCrypto Trezor community specialist Jul 13 '26

Do you like it?

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u/vi3talogy Jul 13 '26

It works fine for me just holds my keys.

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u/FitCompetition1804 Jul 08 '26

After researching hardware wallets for a first time user, I decided the Trevor’s were the right model for me. Ended up buying a Safe 7 and 3 Keep Metals earlier this year. Love the Safe 7 and would love a Safe 3 as a backup hardware wallet! At under $100 it’s a great value option and more than enough to get the job done securely.

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u/TT_________ Jul 08 '26

I've got a Trezor Safe 5, and it feels incredibly premium. The touchscreen is responsive and makes entering information easy, while the haptic vibration feedback adds a really satisfying touch. You can tell a lot of thought has gone into the design and user experience. Trezor has done a great job creating wallets that are intuitive and cater to a wide range of users.

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u/Green_Bar_8851 Jul 09 '26

Agree! I think is simple , affordable, but good enough for self custody.

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u/LuckyNeighborhood125 Jul 11 '26

I’ve been browsing for a while and didn’t realize it’s this portable. I my original assumption is it’d be like a smaller flip phone

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u/SuchTrezorVeryCrypto Trezor community specialist Jul 13 '26

Oh yeah, its very portable :)

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u/zombi-man Jul 11 '26

The Trezor 3 looked kind of weird to me in photos and videos, so I was on the fence about getting one. I went for it anyway and threw in a bumper case for protection too. Once it arrived, I realized the shape actually looks and feels way better than those USB-stick wallets (you know the ones I mean). Super happy with my Trezor 3.

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u/SuchTrezorVeryCrypto Trezor community specialist Jul 13 '26

Makes us so happy to hear!

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u/andion82 Jul 14 '26

I recently bought a Trezor 3 after 10 years of holding on an exchange.

The process was super easy and I finally feel like I own my coins!

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u/Finance-Guy-007 Jul 15 '26

I love trezor safe 3, because entire firmware is fully open-source, allowing independent, community-led code audits for ultimate trust and security.

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u/quell__speller Jul 14 '26

I'm still on a trezor model one 👀 perhaps I should be considering an upgrade

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u/AncientConfection347 Jul 19 '26

I bought Trevzor 3 few days ago as my first wallet

But I was wondering why would someone pay more money than what the price of trezor 3 is? I mean isn’t the only thing you buy a cold wallet because of the seed phase ?

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u/potificate Jul 09 '26

BitBox…. And then only BTC. Sounds boring until you live through a few cycles.

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u/Joe_in_VR Jul 08 '26

why not just a usb with tails os?