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TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key vs Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC

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all judged against security keys at a similar price

The Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC scores 7.3/10 overall, ahead of the TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key at 5.1/10.

The Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC leads on protocols, connectivity, security certification and firmware, passkey storage and durability and value.

The biggest difference is protocols, where the Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC scores 9/10 to the TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key's 6/10.

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 YubiKey 5 NFC

Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC

7.3/10verdict: buy

The Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC is for people who want one hardware key to cover FIDO2 passkeys plus older sign-in methods such as OTP, PIV smart card and OpenPGP. It suits those whose computers have USB-A ports and who also want tap-to-authenticate over NFC. Buyers who need USB-C on the key itself or FIPS certification should look at other models.

Typically about £54.40 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 YubiKey 5 NFC
Protocols30%6/109/10
Connectivity20%3/105/10
Security certification and firmware20%4/106/10
Passkey storage15%8/109/10
Durability and value15%5/107/10
Overall5.1/107.3/10

Specifications

SpecTrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security KeyYubico YubiKey 5 NFC
ProtocolsFIDO2, U2F, TOTP, HOTP (TOTP and HOTP need the TrustKey management software)FIDO2/WebAuthn, FIDO CTAP 1, CTAP 2 and 2.1, U2F, PIV smart card, Yubico OTP, OATH-HOTP and TOTP, OpenPGP, static passwords
Connectors (USB-A, USB-C, NFC)USB-AUSB-A and NFC (ISO 14443-3 Type A); no USB-C
Passkey slotsUp to 150 resident keys (Cardlogix); eBay listing says up to 200100 slots on firmware 5.7 and later; 25 on firmware 5.0 to 5.6
Firmware (open, updatable)Updatable; the user manual directs owners to the TrustKey website for firmware updatesVersion 5.8
Certification (FIDO level, FIPS)FIDO2 Authenticator Security Level 1FIDO2 Level 2, CTAP 2.1, FIDO U2F; not FIPS (separate FIPS 140-3 product)
Water and crush resistancenot listedIP68 water and dust rated, crush resistant up to 25 N·m, operating 0 to 40 °C, storage −20 to 85 °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 YubiKey 5 NFC

  • + Wide protocol list including PIV, OpenPGP and OATH
  • + 100 passkey slots on firmware 5.7 and later
  • + IP68 rated and crush resistant
  • − USB-A and NFC only; no USB-C connector listed
  • − Not FIPS certified
  • − One-year warranty on perpetual purchases

Skip it if:

  • Buyers whose devices only have USB-C ports and want a key that plugs in directly
  • Organisations that need FIPS 140-3 certification
  • People who only want basic passkeys and will not use PIV, OTP or OpenPGP
Read the full Yubico YubiKey 5 NFC review ›

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