Both of our steel backups fulfill the same purpose, securing your seedphrase. However, they do have some different aspects which you can review in the following comparison table.
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Plate S
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Board S
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Phrase S
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| Setup Time | 25-35 min | 20-30 min | 30-45 min |
| Reusability | One-Time use | One-Time use | One-Time use |
| Seedphrase format |
24 Word | 24 Word | 24 Word |
| BIP39 Compatible |
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| Discreteness | High | Very High | Highest |
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| Steel Grade |
AISI 304 | AISI 304 | AISI 304 |
| Dimensions | 70x98mm | 80x93mm | 175x90 mm |
| Gauge | 14 (~2mm) | 14 (~2mm) | 14 (~2mm) |
| Weight | 100g | 110g | 240g |
| Template type | Laser-etched | Laser-etched | Adhesive vinyl |
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| Risk of injury | Low | Very Low | Very Low |
| Encoding type |
Character based | Dot based | Dot based |
| Stamp type |
Numerical or alphabetical | Center Punch | Center Punch |
| Tool required | Hammer/Mallet | Hammer/Mallet | Hammer/Mallet |
| Price* | $34.99 (Shop Now) | $26.99 (Shop Now) | $34.99 (Shop Now) |
*This price is for 1 backup + 1 tool, includes shipping.