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Configurations"> <thead class="specs-head"> <tr> <th class="first-col"></th> <th class="shuffle"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipod-shuffle/"> <span class="border"></span> <h2><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_shuffle_title.png" alt="iPod Shuffle" width="110" height="20"/></h2> </a> </th> <th class="nano"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipod-nano/"> <h2><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_nano_title.png" alt="iPod Nano" width="98" height="20"/></h2> </a> </th> <th class="touch"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipod-touch/"> <h2><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_touch_title.png" alt="iPod touch 5th Generation" width="103" height="35"/></h2> </a> </th> <th class="touch-fourth-gen"> <h2><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_touch_fourth_gen_title.png" alt="iPod touch 4th Generation" width="103" height="35"/></h2> </th> <th class="classic"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/"> <h2><img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_classic_title.png" alt="iPod classic" width="108" height="20"/></h2> </a> </th> </tr> </thead> <tbody class="specs-body"> <tr class="first-row"> <th class="first-col"></th> <td class="shuffle"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipod-shuffle/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_shuffle.jpg" alt="iPod Shuffle" width="121" height="142"/> <p>The incredibly small, wearable music player has buttons, and VoiceOver tells you the song or playlist you’re listening to.<br/><span class="more">Learn more</span></p> </a> </td> <td class="nano"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipod-nano/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_nano.jpg" alt="iPod Nano" width="121" height="142"/> <p>The redesigned, ultraportable iPod nano features a 2.5-inch display, FM radio, widescreen video, Bluetooth, pedometer, and Nike+ support.<br/><span class="more">Learn more</span></p> </a> </td> <td class="touch"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipod-touch/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_touch.jpg" alt="iPod touch 5th Generation" width="121" height="142"/> <p>With an all-new design, 4-inch Retina display, A5 chip, 5MP iSight camera, and Siri, it's the most fun iPod touch ever.<br/><span class="more">Learn more</span></p> </a> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_touch_fourth_gen.jpg" alt="iPod touch 4th Generation" width="121" height="142"/> <p>Have fun with FaceTime, HD video recording, Game Center, and iMessage all on the Retina display.</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <a class="block" href="/web/20130516235126/http://www.apple.com/ipodclassic/"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/ipod_classic.jpg" alt="iPod classic" width="121" height="142"/> <p>With 160GB of storage for music, video, and photos, iPod classic is the take-everything everywhere iPod.<br/><span class="more">Learn more</span></p> </a> </td> </tr> <tr> <th class="first-col"><h3>Capability</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>Music, audiobooks, podcasts</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>Music, movies, TV shows, videos, podcasts, audiobooks, photos, FM radio, Fitness Walk + Run support built in, Nike+ support built in</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>5MP iSight camera, 1080p HD video recording, Siri, AirPlay Mirroring, apps, games, music, widescreen video, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, email, Safari web browser, Facebook and Twitter integration, Passbook, Maps</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>720p HD video recording, apps, games, music, video, iMessage, FaceTime, Game Center, email, Safari web browser, Facebook and Twitter integration, Passbook, Maps</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>Music, movies, TV shows, videos, audiobooks, podcasts, photos</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="battery"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Battery Life<sup>*</sup></h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <h4>Audio playback</h4> <p>Up to 15 hours</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <h4>Audio playback</h4> <p>Up to 30 hours</p> <h4>Video playback</h4> <p>Up to 3.5 hours</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <h4>Audio playback</h4> <p>Up to 40 hours</p> <h4>Video playback</h4> <p>Up to 8 hours</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <h4>Audio playback</h4> <p>Up to 40 hours</p> <h4>Video playback</h4> <p>Up to 7 hours</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <h4>Audio playback</h4> <p>Up to 36 hours</p> <h4>Video playback</h4> <p>Up to 6 hours</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="color"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Colors</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_shuffle.jpg" alt="Colors available: slate, silver, purple, pink, yellow, green, and blue" width="120" height="17"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_red.jpg" class="product-red-color" alt="Colors available: (PRODUCT) RED" width="73" height="18"/> <p class="exclusive">Apple Store Exclusive color</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_nano.jpg" alt="Colors available: slate, silver, purple, pink, yellow, green, and blue" width="120" height="17"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_red.jpg" class="product-red-color" alt="Colors available: (PRODUCT) RED" width="73" height="18"/> <p class="exclusive">Apple Store Exclusive color</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_touch.jpg" alt="Colors available: Black & Slate, White & Silver, pink, yellow, and blue" width="85" height="17"/> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_red.jpg" class="product-red-color" alt="Colors available: (PRODUCT) RED" width="73" height="18"/> <p class="exclusive">Apple Store Exclusive color</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_touch_fourth_gen.jpg" alt="Colors available: black, white" width="34" height="17"/> </td> <td class="classic"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/colorbar_classic.jpg" alt="Colors available: black, white" width="34" height="17"/> </td> </tr> <tr class="includes"> <th class="first-col"><h3>In the Box</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>Apple Earphones, iPod shuffle USB Cable</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>Apple EarPods, Lightning to USB Cable</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>Apple EarPods, Lightning to USB Cable, iPod touch loop</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>Apple Earphones, USB cable</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>Apple Earphones, dock adapter, USB cable</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="price"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Capacity<sup>**</sup> and Price</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>2GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>49</h4> <p class="padtop">A portion of the proceeds from every <img class="prodred" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/product_red.jpg" width="43" height="15" alt="(PRODUCT) RED"/> purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>16GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>149</h4> <p class="padtop">A portion of the proceeds from every <img class="prodred" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/product_red.jpg" width="43" height="15" alt="(PRODUCT) RED"/> purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>32GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>299</h4> <p>64GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>399</h4> <p class="padtop">A portion of the proceeds from every <img class="prodred" src="https://web.archive.org/web/20130516235126im_/http://images.apple.com/ipod/compare-ipod-models/images/product_red.jpg" width="43" height="15" alt="(PRODUCT) RED"/> purchase will go to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>16GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>199</h4> <p>32GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>249</h4> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>160GB <span class="dollar">$</span></p> <h4>249</h4> </td> </tr> <tr class="size"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Size</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>1.14 × 1.24 × 0.34 inches<br/>(29.0 × 31.6 × 8.7 <abbr title="millimeters">mm</abbr>) including clip</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>3.01 × 1.56 × 0.21 inches<br/>(76.5 × 39.6 × 5.4 <abbr title="millimeters">mm</abbr>)</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>4.86 × 2.31 × 0.24 inches<br/> (123.4 × 58.6 × 6.1 <abbr title="millimeters">mm</abbr>)</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>4.4 × 2.32 × 0.28 inches<br/>(111.0 × 58.9 × 7.2 <abbr title="millimeters">mm</abbr>)</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>4.1 × 2.4 × 0.41 inches<br/>(103.5 × 61.8 × 10.5 <abbr title="millimeters">mm</abbr>)</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="weight"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Weight<sup>†</sup></h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>0.44 ounce (12.5 grams)</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>1.1 ounces (31 grams)</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>3.10 ounces (88 grams)</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>3.56 ounces (101 grams)</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>4.9 ounces (140 grams)</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="charge-time"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Charge Time</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>About 3 hours<br/>(2-hour fast charge to 80%)</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>About 3 hours<br/>(1.5-hour fast charge to 80%)</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>About 4 hours<br/>(2-hour fast charge to 80%)</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>About 4 hours<br/>(2-hour fast charge to 80%)</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>About 4 hours<br/>(2-hour fast charge to 80%)</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="display"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Display</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"></td> <td class="nano"> <p>2.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>4-inch (diagonal) <br/>Multi-Touch Retina display</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>3.5-inch (diagonal) <br/>Multi-Touch Retina display</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="navigation last-row"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Navigation</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>Clickable controls with VoiceOver button</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>Multi-Touch display</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>Multi-Touch display</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>Multi-Touch display</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>Click Wheel</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <div id="moreinfo" class="more-info"> <table class="ipod-comparison-table" cellspacing="0" summary="iPod Configurations"> <tbody class="specs-body"> <tr class="ports"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Ports</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>iPod shuffle USB Cable</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>Lightning connector, stereo minijack</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>Lightning connector, stereo minijack</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>Dock connector, stereo minijack</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>Dock connector, stereo minijack</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="connectivity"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Connectivity</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>iPod shuffle USB cable</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>USB through Lightning connector; audio through headphone jack</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>USB through Lightning connector; audio through headphone jack</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>USB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jack</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>USB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jack</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="wireless"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Wireless</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"></td> <td class="nano">Nike+ support, Bluetooth 4.0</td> <td class="touch"> <p>802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz and 5GHz), Nike+ support built in††, Maps location-based service, Bluetooth 4.0</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi (802.11n 2.4GHz only), Nike+ support built in††, Maps location-based service, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR</p> </td> <td class="classic"></td> </tr> <tr class="audiosupport"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Audio support</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"> <p>AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV</p> </td> <td class="nano"> <p>AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen alt"> <p>AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), HE-AAC, MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="photosupport"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Photo support</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"></td> <td class="nano"> <p>Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats</p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats</p> </td> <td class="touch-fourth-gen"> <p>Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats</p> </td> <td class="classic"> <p>Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats</p> </td> </tr> <tr class="videosupport"> <th class="first-col"><h3>Video support</h3></th> <td class="shuffle"></td> <td class="nano"> <p>H.264 video, 720 by 576 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline, Main and High Profile level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 256 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 720 by 576 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 256 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats<p> </td> <td class="touch"> <p>H.264 video up to 720p, 30 frames per second, Main Profile 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