It can be hard to figure out what iPod model is best for you. Should you get a touch with its big screen and advanced features? But at its cost, is better to get a nano? How is a nano different than a Shuffle? And if you've got a huge music library, is a Classic your best bet?
All of those questions can't be answered here (look here for answers to some), but you can start narrowing down which iPod is best for you by comparing models. This chart stacks up the features, benefits, and specifications of each iPod model currently being sold in an easy to read and compare format to help point you towards the right purchase.
To learn more about each iPod, read these reviews:
iPod Comparison Chart
| iPod Classic 160GB |
iPod nano 16GB |
iPod touch 8GB |
iPod touch 16GB |
iPod touch 32GB |
iPod touch 64GB |
iPod Shuffle 2GB |
|
| Songs Held* | 40,000 | 4,000 | 1,750 | 3,500 | 7,000 | 14,000 | 500 |
| Plays Video? | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Records Video? | No | No | Yes 720p HD |
Yes 720p HD |
Yes 1080p HD |
Yes 1080p HD |
No |
| Screen Size** | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 4 | 4 | None |
| Screen Resolution | 320x240 | 240x 240 | 960x640 | 960x640 | 960x640 | 960x640 | N/A |
| Camera | No | No | 2 cameras | 2 cameras | 5 megapixel/ 1.2 megapixel |
5 megapixel/ 1.2 megapixel |
No |
| Weight | 4.9 ounces | 1.1 ounces | 3.56 ounces | 3.56 ounces | 3.10 ounces | 3.10 ounces | 0.44 ounces |
| Size** | 4.1 x 2.4 x .41 | 3.01 x 1.56 x .21 | 4.4 x 2.3 x .28 | 4.4 x 2.3 x .28 | 4.86 x 2.31 x .24 | 4.86 x 2.31 x .24 | 1.14 x 1.24 x .34 |
| Battery Life*** | Up to 36 hours | Up to 30 hours | Up to 40 hours | Up to 40 hours | Up to 40 hours | Up to 40 hours | Up to 15 hours |
| Colors | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Wi-Fi | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| App Store Support | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Bluetooth | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Price | US$249 | US$149 | US$199 | US$229 | US$299 | US$399 | US$49 |
*songs encoded at 128 Kbps AAC, with an average length of 4 minutes
** in inches
*** for music playback
All Require:
Mac: Mac OS X 10.4.11 or later
Windows: Windows XP Home or Pro, SP 3 or later, Windows Vista
