This Chart Compares All Recent iPod Models

A simple guide to comparing iPod models

Updated on February 04, 2020

It can be hard to figure out what iPod model is best for you. Should you get an iPod touch with its big screen and advanced features? But considering the lower cost, is it better to get an iPod nano? How is a nano different than an iPod Shuffle? And if you've got a huge music library, is an iPod Classic your best bet?

All of those questions can't be answered here, but you can start narrowing down which model is best for you by comparing iPods. This iPod comparison chart stacks up the features, benefits, and specifications of the latest model in each of Apple's iPod lines. While most of these iPod models have been canceled by Apple (only the touch is still being made), it's pretty easy to track down most of the models at a good price. This list of models and features, presented in an easy to read and compare format, will help point you towards the right purchase.

To learn more about each iPod, read these reviews:

Chart Comparing Current iPod Models

	iPod Classic 160GB	iPod nano 16GB	iPod touch 32GB 128GB 256GB	iPod Shuffle 2GB
Generation	6th	7th	7th	4th
Songs Held*	40,000	4,000	8,000 32,000 64,000	500
Plays Video?	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Records Video?	No	No	1080p HD	No
Screen Size**	2.5	2.5	4	None
Screen Resolution	320x240	240x432	1136x640	N/A
Camera	No	No	8 megapixel/ 1.2 megapixel	No
Weight	4.9 ounces	1.1 ounces	3.10 ounces	0.44 ounces
Size**	4.1 x 2.4 x .41	3.01 x 1.56 x .21	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 15 hours
Colors	2	12	6	7
Wi-Fi	No	No	Yes	No
App Store Support	No	No	Yes	No
Siri	No	No	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	No