16GB iPod touch (fifth generation, mid 2013)

by Apple

4/5

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iPod nano (7th generation)

by Apple

4/5

$149.00

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64GB iPod touch (fifth generation, late 2012)

by Apple

4.5/5

$399.00

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32GB iPod touch (fifth generation, late 2012)

by Apple

4.5/5

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Pros
  • Offers most of the same specs as higher-priced iPod touches
  • Has an attractive price
  • Larger screen makes Multi-Touch much more usable than with previous model
  • Physical playback and Home buttons
  • More-iOS-like interface
  • Regains video playback of older models
  • Exceptionally thin and light
  • Far faster than previous model
  • Bright screen
  • Solid camera performance
  • Siri support
  • Far faster than previous model
  • Bright screen
  • Solid camera performance
  • Siri support
Cons
  • Provides no rear-facing camera, color options, or wrist strip
  • Only $50 less than entry-level iPod touch
  • Screen isn't as good as those on other Apple devices
  • Some users will miss previous model's built-in clip
  • No remote on bundled headphones
  • No remote on bundled headphones
At A Glance

Specs

Power

Battery Type   Lithium Ion Battery    

Dimensions

Width   1.6  inches 2.3  inches  
Depth   0.2  inches 0.2  inches  
Height   3.0  inches 4.9  inches  

Supported Video Formats

H.264   Yes Yes Yes
MPEG4   Yes Yes Yes
Motion JPEG     Yes Yes

Supported Audio Formats

AAC   Yes Yes Yes
MP3   Yes Yes Yes
WAV   Yes Yes Yes
AIFF   Yes Yes Yes
Audible   Yes Yes Yes
Apple Lossless   Yes Yes Yes

Battery

Battery Type     Lithium ion Lithium ion
Vendor Rated Audio Usage Time     40.0  hours 40.0  hours
Vendor Rated Internet Usage Time     8.0  hours 8.0  hours

Ports and Connections

Wireless connection     Wi-Fi Wi-Fi