Identify your iPod model

Find out which iPod model you have by its model number and other details.

iPod touch (7th generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch brandish
  • Capacity: 32, 128, 256 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A2178: May 2019

iPod touch (7th generation) has an 8MP camera and FaceTime HD camera.

iPod bear upon (sixth generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Affect display
  • Capacity: xvi, 32, 64, 128 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1574: July 2015

iPod touch (6th generation) has an iSight photographic camera and FaceTime Hard disk camera.

iPod touch on (sixth generation) is available in five colors, as well as a (PRODUCT)Red version.

iPod impact (5th generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Impact brandish
  • Capacity: 16, 32, and 64 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1509: June 2014
    • A1421: May 2013
    • A1421: October 2012

iPod touch (5th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime Hard disk drive camera. The iPod impact loop is included with the 32 GB and 64 GB models.

iPod touch (5th generation) is bachelor in five colors.

iPod touch on (5th generation 16 GB, Mid 2013)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch display
  • Capacity: sixteen GB
  • Model number and engagement introduced: A1509: May 2013

This model is available in silver and has a FaceTime HD camera.

iPod touch (4th generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch display
  • Capacity: eight, 16, 32, and 64 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1367: Oct 2012
    • A1367: October 2011
    • A1367: September 2010

iPod bear on (4th generation) has an iSight camera and FaceTime HD camera.

iPod touch (4th generation) is available in white and black.

iPod touch on (tertiary generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch on display
  • Capacity: 32 and 64 GB
  • Model number and engagement introduced: A1318: September 2009

iPod affect (3rd generation) features a iii.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch brandish and 32 GB or 64 GB flash drive.

You can distinguish the iPod impact (3rd generation) from iPod affect (2nd generation) by looking at the back of the device. In the text beneath the engraving, expect for the model number.

iPod touch (2nd generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch display
  • Capacity: 8, 16, and 32 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1288: September 2008
    • A1319 for China mainland only: September 2008

iPod bear upon (2nd generation) features a iii.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display and 8 GB, sixteen GB, or 32 GB flash drive.

You can distinguish the iPod touch on (second generation) from the previous model past its contoured design and oval shaped antennae cover in the back upper left corner.

iPod bear on

  • Navigation: Multi-Bear on display
  • Capacity: 8, xvi, and 32 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1213: February 2008
    • A1213: September 2007

iPod touch features a 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch brandish and eight GB, 16 GB, or 32 GB flash drive. You lot can browse the spider web with Safari and watch YouTube videos on the first-e'er Wi-Fi iPod. You tin also search, preview, and purchase songs from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Shop on iPod touch.

iPod nano (seventh generation Mid 2015)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch display
  • Capacity: 16 GB
  • Model number and dates introduced: A1446: July 2015

iPod nano (seventh generation Mid 2015) is bachelor in five colors, also as a (PRODUCT)Blood-red version.

iPod nano (seventh generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch display
  • Capacity: 16 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1446: October 2012

iPod nano (7th generation) is available in 8 colors.

iPod nano (sixth generation)

  • Navigation: Multi-Touch display
  • Capacity: eight and 16 GB
  • Model number and engagement introduced: A1366: September 2010

iPod nano (sixth generation) is available in six colors.

iPod nano (Product) RED Special Edition is bachelor only from the Apple Store, with a 8 GB or 16 GB capacity. Apple tree contributes a portion of each iPod nano (PRODUCT) RED Special Edition purchase to the Global Fund to fight HIV/AIDS in Africa.

iPod nano (5th generation)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Chapters: 8 and 16 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1320: September 2009

You tin distinguish the iPod nano (fifth generation) from previous iPod nano models past:

  • Its taller screen when compared to iPod nano (4th generation)
  • Its polished anodized aluminum finish
  • The inclusion of a photographic camera and microphone on the back of the device

The iPod nano (5th generation) comes in ix colors.

iPod nano (4th generation)

  • Navigation: Click Cycle
  • Capacity: 8 and 16 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1285: September 2008

You lot can distinguish the iPod nano (quaternary generation) from previous iPod nano models by:

  • Its taller screen
  • Its curved surface
  • Its oval shape when seen from the elevation or bottom
  • The inclusion of an accelerometer that is used by the Shake characteristic.

The iPod nano (fourth generation) comes in ix colors.

iPod nano (3rd generation)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Capacity: iv and eight GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1236: September 2007

You tin can distinguish the iPod nano (3rd generation) from previous iPod nano models by:

  • Its wider screen
  • Agree switch is on the lesser
  • Its ability to play video

The last three characters of the series number volition be one of these: YOP, YOR, YXR, YXT, YXV, or YXX.

The iPod nano (3rd generation) comes in five colors.

iPod nano (2nd generation)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Capacity: two, 4, and 8 GB
  • Model number and engagement introduced: A1199: September 2006

You can distinguish the iPod nano (2nd generation) from other models by:

  • Its smaller size
  • Its colors
  • The dock connector and headphone port are both located on the bottom of the device

The iPod nano (PRODUCT) Blood-red Special Edition is an iPod nano (2nd generation) bachelor in cherry and with a iv GB or 8 GB drive capacity. With each iPod nano (Product) Cherry-red purchased, $10 from the sale goes directly to the Global Fund to fight AIDS in Africa.

iPod nano

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Chapters: one, two, and 4 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1137: February 2006
    • A1137: September 2005

iPod nano is smaller than iPod mini and has a color screen and a Click Wheel just has flash memory instead of a hard bulldoze. You sync music and photos with a USB two cable—not FireWire. The capacity of the iPod nano is engraved on the dorsum of the case.

iPod nano comes in white and black.

iPod shuffle (4th generation Mid 2015)

  • Navigation: Control Pad
  • Capacity: 2 GB
  • Model number and dates introduced: A1373: July 2015

iPod shuffle (4th generation Mid 2015) is available in five colors, every bit well every bit a (PRODUCT)RED version.

iPod shuffle (4th generation Late 2012)

  • Navigation: Control Pad
  • Capacity: 2 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1373: September 2012

iPod shuffle (fourth generation Late 2012) is available in seven colors.

iPod shuffle (4th generation)

  • Navigation: Control Pad
  • Capacity: 2 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1373: September 2010

iPod shuffle (4th generation) is available in five colors.

iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009)

  • Navigation: Apple tree Earphones with Remote
  • Capacity: 2 and 4 GB
  • Model number and dates introduced: A1271: September 2009

iPod shuffle (tertiary generation Late 2009) includes a 3-position switch that toggles between off, play in club, and shuffle, like to the original iPod shuffle. This model has a headphone port that also connects to a computer's USB port. It has a clip similar to the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation Late 2009) is smaller than the previous generations and has 1 status light. Previous iPod shuffle generations had 2.

iPod shuffle (tertiary generation Tardily 2009) is available in five colors.

The iPod shuffle (third generation Late 2009) also comes in a Special Limited Edition 4 GB model simply bachelor from the Apple tree Shop. It comes in polished stainless steel.

iPod shuffle (third generation)

  • Navigation: Apple Earphones with Remote
  • Chapters: 4 GB
  • Model number and engagement introduced: A1271: March 2009

iPod shuffle (3rd generation) includes a single iii-position switch that toggles between off, play in order, and shuffle similar to the original iPod shuffle. This model has a headphone port that also connects to a computer'due south USB port. It has a prune like to the iPod shuffle (2nd generation). iPod shuffle (3rd generation) is smaller than the previous generations and has one status low-cal. Previous iPod shuffle generations had two.

iPod shuffle (2nd generation)

  • Navigation: Control Pad
  • Capacity: 1 and 2 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1204: February 2008
    • A1204: September 2006

iPod shuffle (2nd generation) is smaller than the original iPod shuffle and has no USB connector.

The concluding 3 characters of the serial number volition be 1 of these: 1ZH, 1ZK, 1ZM, 1ZP, or 1ZR.

iPod shuffle

  • Navigation: Control Pad
  • Capacity: 512 MB and 1 GB
  • Model number and appointment introduced: A1112: January 2005

iPod shuffle is smaller than iPod mini and has no brandish. There are LED lights on the front and back. The capacity of the drive is engraved on the front USB connector.

iPod mini (2nd generation)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Capacity: 4 and 6 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1051: February 2005

Y'all can distinguish the iPod mini (2d generation) models from the original iPod mini models by:

  • The hard-drive size is engraved on back of the device
  • The Click Wheel text color matches the color of the device

iPod mini

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Capacity: 4 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1051: January 2004

iPod mini is distinguished from other models past:

  • Its smaller size
  • Its colors
  • The Hold switch, which is on the top-left side
  • The Click Wheel'south button labels, which are on the wheel itself

iPod classic 160 GB (Late 2009)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Chapters: 160 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2009

The iPod archetype 160 GB (Belatedly 2009) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.

The iPod classic is available in argent and blackness, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.

iPod classic (120 GB)

  • Navigation: Click Cycle
  • Capacity: 120 GB
  • Model number and appointment introduced: A1238: September 2008

The iPod classic (120 GB) is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color brandish, a Click Cycle, and the adequacy of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.

The iPod archetype is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.

iPod archetype

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Chapters: 80 and 160 GB
  • Model number and engagement introduced: A1238: September 2007

The iPod archetype is a hard drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.

The last three characters of the serial number will be one of these: Y5N, YMU, YMV, or YMX.

The iPod archetype is available in silver and black, and has an anodized aluminum and polished stainless steel enclosure.

iPod (5th generation Late 2006)—as well known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod

  • Navigation: Click Bike
  • Capacity: 30 and eighty GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1238: September 2006

The last three characters of the series number will be 1 of these: V9K, V9P, V9M, V9R, V9L, V9N, V9Q, V9S, WU9, WUA, WUB, WUC, or X3N. The Fifth Generation U2 Special Edition iPod (30 GB Late 2006) serial number's last three characters are W9G.

iPod (5th generation)—likewise known as iPod with video or Fifth Generation iPod

  • Navigation: Click Bike
  • Capacity: 30 and lx GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1238: Oct 2005

The iPod (fifth generation) is a difficult drive-based iPod featuring a large, widescreen color display, a Click Wheel, and the capability of displaying photos and videos. It uses USB for syncing.

The iPod (fifth generation) comes in white and black.

iPod Special Edition U2

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Capacity: xx and 30 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1136: September 2006
    • A1136: June 2006
    • A1099: June 2005
    • A1059: Oct 2004

The iPod Special Edition U2 is a standard iPod model with some differences, including: Blackness plastic outside, reddish Click Wheel, signatures of the U2 band members engraved on the back, and "iPod Special Edition U2" engraved on the back.

The first model was based on an iPod (Click Wheel) with a 20 GB hard drive. In June 2005, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that was based on an iPod with colour brandish. These are both as well considered quaternary-generation iPod models. In June 2006, a new version of the iPod Special Edition U2 was introduced that is based on a 5th-generation iPod (as well known as iPod with video) with a 30 GB hard drive. In September 2006, a model based on the iPod (5th generation Belatedly 2006) was introduced.

The last three characters of the series number are W9G.

iPod with color brandish

  • Navigation: Click Bicycle
  • Chapters: 20 and 60 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1099: June 2005

iPod and iPod photo are now ane and the same, with every white iPod boasting a full-colour display. They continue to have the same controls as iPod (Click Wheel) but now all models have a colour display like iPod photo—ideal for viewing album artwork and playing slideshows. These are considered fourth-generation models along with iPod (Click Bicycle).

iPod photo (likewise known as iPod with colour display)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Chapters: xxx, 40, and 60 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1099: February 2005
    • A1099: October 2004

iPod photo models are functionally and visually identical to the iPod with color brandish (see above photograph).

iPod (Click Wheel)

  • Navigation: Click Wheel
  • Chapters: 20 and 40 GB
  • Model number and appointment introduced: A1059: July 2004

iPod (Click Wheel) models take a Click Cycle like the iPod mini, simply are larger and the hold switch is on the top-correct side. iPod (Click Wheel) models have a monochrome brandish. iPod (Click Wheel) is referred to equally the fourth-generation iPod.

iPod (Dock Connector)

  • Navigation: Touch Bicycle
  • Capacity: x, 15, 20, thirty, and 40 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • A1040: September 2003
    • A1040: Apr 2003

iPod (dock connector) models have a dock connector on the bottom.

Newer iPod models like iPod (Click Wheel) and iPod mini besides have a dock connector, simply the iPod (Dock Connector) has a touch wheel instead of a Click Wheel and the four command buttons are above the touch cycle. iPod (Dock Connector) models are referred to as tertiary-generation iPod models.

iPod (Bear on Wheel)

  • Navigation: Impact Cycle
  • Capacity: ten and 20 GB
  • Model number and date introduced: A1019: July 2002

All iPod (Touch Wheel) models have a FireWire port cover. Curl wheel models don't, and dock connector models don't accept a FireWire port. The iPod (Touch Bicycle) model controls wait like to the iPod (Scroll Bike) but the touch wheel itself doesn't turn. iPod (Touch Bike) models are considered second-generation iPod models.

iPod (Curl Wheel)

  • Navigation: Scroll Wheel
  • Capacity: 5 and 10 GB
  • Model numbers and dates introduced:
    • M8541: March 2002
    • M8541: Oct 2001

iPod (Scroll Wheel) models have a gyre bicycle that physically turns. The controls (Play, Menu, Next, Previous) are in a circle around the wheel. iPod (Scroll Wheel) models are referred to as first-generation iPod models.

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