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TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key vs Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC

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all judged against security keys at a similar price

The Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC scores 8.1/10 overall, ahead of the TrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security Key at 5.1/10.

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

They score the same on passkey storage.

The biggest difference is connectivity, where the Yubico YubiKey 5C 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 YubiKey 5C NFC

Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC

8.1/10verdict: buy

The YubiKey 5C NFC is for people who want one key that covers FIDO2 passkeys, smart card, OpenPGP and OTP. It suits anyone who moves between USB-C laptops and NFC phones. Buyers who need FIPS certification or USB-A ports should look at other options.

Typically about £60 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 5C NFC
Protocols30%6/1010/10
Connectivity20%3/108/10
Security certification and firmware20%4/106/10
Passkey storage15%8/108/10
Durability and value15%5/107/10
Overall5.1/108.1/10

Specifications

SpecTrustKey T110 FIDO2 Security KeyYubico YubiKey 5C NFC
ProtocolsFIDO2, U2F, TOTP, HOTP (TOTP and HOTP need the TrustKey management software)FIDO2 L2, CTAP 2.1, FIDO U2F, smart card (PIV), OpenPGP, OATH-HOTP, OATH-TOTP, Yubico OTP, challenge-response, static password
Connectors (USB-A, USB-C, NFC)USB-AUSB-C 2.0; NFC (ISO 14443-3 Type A); no USB-A
Passkey slotsUp to 150 resident keys (Cardlogix); eBay listing says up to 200100 discoverable FIDO2 credentials on firmware 5.7 and later; 25 on firmware 5.0 to 5.6; unlimited non-discoverable credentials
Firmware (open, updatable)Updatable; the user manual directs owners to the TrustKey website for firmware updatesCurrent listed firmware 5.8
Certification (FIDO level, FIPS)FIDO2 Authenticator Security Level 1FIDO2 L2; AAL3 yes if FIPS not required by the environment; NIST validation N/A; standard model not FIPS-certified (FIPS 5C NFC is a separate variant)
Water and crush resistancenot listedIP68 water and dust resistance; crush resistance; glass-fibre reinforced plastic body with no batteries or moving parts

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 5C NFC

  • + Wide protocol list including PIV, OpenPGP and OTP
  • + USB-C and NFC on a single key
  • + IP68 rating with no batteries or moving parts
  • − Standard model is not FIPS-certified
  • − USB-C 2.0 only, no USB-A

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who need FIPS certification, who should look at the separate FIPS 5C NFC variant
  • People whose machines only have USB-A ports
  • Anyone who only needs basic FIDO2 passkeys and no PIV, OpenPGP or OTP
Read the full Yubico YubiKey 5C NFC review ›

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