Cobo vault specifications

Built-in components

• Hardware devices, updated SD cards and batteries
• Protective cover
• Cobo metal mnemonic board and letter tray
• Charging stand and USB Type A to Type C charging cable
• Screwdriver
• Warranty card
• Metal mnemonic board instructions
• Quick Guide

Cobo Vault Overview

Many wallet solutions on the market Among them, the Cobo vault is particularly strong and durable. The device has its own air gap, so there is no chance of contact with other devices. It also does not support 3G/4G, WiFi, Bluetooth and NFC, curbing attacks from these channels.

Even if charging is required, the battery must be removed and charged through an independent charging stand. When updating the firmware, you need to insert the SD card (to load the upgrade program) into the back of the device.

The only way for the Cobo vault to receive information from the outside world is through the camera, which reads the QR code of the smartphone app. With this system, users can spend funds stored on their device without having to connect any data cables. However, creating transactions using Cobo Vault is cumbersome compared to other devices. The camera function is similar to the SafePal wallet.

While many hardware wallet providers only ship with paper recovery slips, Cobo offers a sturdy metal mnemonic pad. Users can insert letters to form a 24-word mnemonic phrase to properly store private key information.

The biggest highlight of the Cobo vault is undoubtedly the equipment itself. The display and battery are protected by a metal cover. The protection capabilities meet military standards and can effectively resist high-intensity physical damage.

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Cobo Vault Pros and Cons

Pros

• Large screen operation, convenient for users to use full keyboard.
• The Cobo vault does not come into contact with any other equipment and can block most attack paths.
• If physically tampered with, the device will automatically erase internal information.
• Open source firmware.

Cons

• One of the most expensive hardware wallets on the market.
• Although it can store a variety of tokens, Cobo Vault does not support as many blockchains as some competing products.
• The token transfer process is relatively cumbersome.

Cobo Vault Price

As of the time of writing in February 2020, Cobo The vault sells for $490.

In order to obtain complete and reliable hardware equipment, users should purchase it directly from Cobo or an officially authorized agent. Cobo provides users with authentication services to prevent devices from being tampered with during transportation.

Summary

Many hardware wallet manufacturers praise their products as "vaults". We often I think it's an exaggeration. However, Cobo takes the concept of "treasury" to a whole new level. Cobo Vault is a waterproof, offline cryptocurrency wallet with a military-grade protective cover.

The price of the Cobo vault is close to $500, which is quite expensive. Of the wallets we reviewed, few eliminated digital and physical attack vectors as well as Cobo Vault. Although Cobo Vault sacrifices user experience and portability, it is obviously designed for users who need a robust and reliable long-term currency deposit solution, especially suitable for storing large amounts of cryptocurrency.