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 lower 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 touch
• iPod nano
• iPod Shuffle
• iPod Classic

 
iPod Comparison Chart

	iPod Classic 160GB	iPod nano 16GB	iPod touch 16GB	iPod touch 32GB	iPod touch 64GB	iPod Shuffle 2GB
Songs Held*	40,000	4,000	3,500	7,000	14,000	500
Plays Video?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Records Video?	No	No	720p HD	1080p HD	1080p HD	No
Screen Size**	2.5	2.5	4	4	4	None
Screen Resolution	320x240	240x240	1136x640	1136x640	1136x640	N/A
Camera	No	No	1.2 megapixel	5 megapixel/ 1.2 megapixel	5 megapixel/ 1.2 megapixel	No
Weight	4.9 ounces	1.1 ounces	3.04 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	4.86 x 2.31 x .24	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 15 hours
Colors	2	7	1	6	6	7
Wi-Fi	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
App Store Support	No	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Bluetooth	No	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes	No
Price	US$249	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 10.6.8 or later
• Windows: Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3, or later
• iTunes 10.7 or later