For many years, Microsoft's Zune MP3 player labored in the large shadow cast by the market-dominating iPod.
That may have changed with the introduction of the Zune HD. The Zune HD is Microsoft’s answer to the second-generation iPod touch. Both devices feature big touchscreens, lots of capacity, web access, and traditional media player functions.
However, the Zune HD adds new features like hi-def video output and hi-def radio. This chart offers a side-by-side comparison of the two devices so, when you’re in the market for a fully capable, multi-function media player you can size up the two heavyweights.
Comparing iPod touch and Zune HD
| iPod touch | Zune HD | |
| Capacity | 8GB, 32GB, 64GB | 16GB, 32GB, 64GB |
| Multitouch screen | Yes | Yes |
| Screen size (inches) Resolution |
3.5 960 x 640 |
3.3 480 x 272 |
| Battery Life (hours) | Audio/Video: 40/7 | Audio/Video: 33/8.5 (w/ WiFi off) |
| HD Video Output to TV | No | Yes (requires AV dock accessory) |
| HD Resolution | No | 720p |
| Video Formats Supported | h.264, MPEG4 | h.264, WMV, MPEG4 |
| Records Video? | 720p at 30 frames/second | No |
| Camera? | 2, one front, one facing user | No |
| HD Radio | No | Yes |
| OLED Screen | No | Yes |
| Music Store | iTunes | Zune Marketplace |
| App Store | App Store | Yes |
| Web browser | Safari | Internet Explorer |
| WiFi | Yes | Yes |
| Size (in inches) | 4.4 x 2.3 x .28 | 4.1 x 2.1 x .35 |
| Weight (in ounces) | 3.56 | 2.6 |
| Price | $229/$299/$399 | $179/$249/$349 |
