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TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key vs Yubico Security Key C NFC

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all judged against security keys at a similar price

The Yubico Security Key C NFC scores 7.2/10 overall, ahead of the TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key at 5.1/10.

The Yubico Security Key C NFC leads on connectivity, security certification and firmware, passkey storage and durability and value.

They score the same on protocols.

The biggest difference is connectivity, where the Yubico Security Key C NFC scores 8/10 to the TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key's 3/10.

TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key

5.1/10verdict: good, not the best

The TrustKey T110 is a USB-A FIDO2 key for people who want passkey or second-factor login on computers with USB-A ports. It suits those who want the listed resident key capacity and simple setup, and who can accept a lower certification level and no USB-C or NFC support. Buyers who need phone support, higher certification or published durability ratings should look at other keys.

Typically about £15.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Yubico Security Key C NFC

Yubico Security Key C NFC

7.2/10verdict: good, not the best

The Yubico Security Key C NFC is for people who want a passkey and two-factor key for logging in to online accounts. It suits those with USB-C laptops or NFC phones who don't need smart card, OpenPGP or OTP functions. Sysadmins who want more than FIDO sign-in should look at the protocols list before buying.

Typically about £30 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightTrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security KeyYubico Security Key C NFC
Protocols30%6/106/10
Connectivity20%3/108/10
Security certification and firmware20%4/106/10
Passkey storage15%8/109/10
Durability and value15%5/108/10
Overall5.1/107.2/10

Specifications

SpecTrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security KeyYubico Security Key C NFC
ProtocolsFIDO2, U2F, TOTP, HOTP (TOTP and HOTP need the TrustKey management software)FIDO2 CTAP 2.1, FIDO U2F; no PIV, OpenPGP, OATH or Yubico OTP
Connectors (USB-A, USB-C, NFC)USB-AUSB-C 2.0, NFC; no USB-A
Passkey slotsUp to 150 resident keys (Cardlogix); eBay listing says up to 200Up to 100 discoverable credentials on firmware 5.7+ (25 on firmware 5.0-5.6); unlimited non-discoverable
Firmware (open, updatable)Updatable; the user manual directs owners to the TrustKey website for firmware updates5.8
Certification (FIDO level, FIPS)FIDO2 Authenticator Security Level 1FIDO2 L2; not FIPS 140-2 certified
Water and crush resistancenot listedIP68 rated, crush resistant up to 25 N·m, no batteries, no moving parts, operating temperature 0°C to 40°C

Strengths and weaknesses

TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key

  • + Up to 150 resident keys listed
  • + Updatable firmware via the TrustKey website
  • + Owners praise build quality and simple setup
  • − USB-A only, with no USB-C or NFC listed
  • − FIDO Level 1 only; no FIPS 140 validation
  • − No published water or crush resistance

Skip it if:

  • Buyers with USB-C-only laptops or who want NFC phone login
  • Organisations that need FIDO Level 2 or FIPS 140 validated keys
  • Anyone who needs published water or crush resistance ratings
Read the full TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key review ›

Yubico Security Key C NFC

  • + Holds up to 100 passkeys on firmware 5.7 or later
  • + USB-C and NFC in a battery-free body
  • + IP68 rating and 25 N·m crush resistance
  • − FIDO2 and U2F only; no PIV, OpenPGP, OATH or OTP
  • − Not FIPS 140-2 certified
  • − No USB-A connector

Skip it if:

  • Sysadmins who need PIV smart card, OpenPGP or OATH on one key
  • Buyers who must have FIPS 140-2 certified hardware
  • Anyone whose only port is USB-A and who wants a native connector
Read the full Yubico Security Key C NFC review ›

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