What is the best iPod model of all time?

Apple's iPod transformed how we listen to music, revolutionizing the portable player and changing the music industry forever. From the original 2001 classic to the final 2019 iPod Touch, which iPod model is the greatest of all time?

1

iPod 5th Generation

The 2005 Video iPod revered by audiophiles as the finest-sounding classic iPod, featuring the prized Wolfson DAC chip.

2

iPod Classic (6th Gen)

The definitive 2007 music machine offering up to 160GB of storage, capable of holding an entire music library.

3

iPod 1st Generation

The revolutionary 2001 original that changed personal music forever, with 1,000 songs in your pocket.

4

iPod Touch (5th Gen)

The most capable iOS-powered iPod offering a full iPhone experience with a 4-inch Retina display and iOS apps.

5

iPod Nano (2nd Gen)

A beautifully slim 2006 anodized aluminum Nano that became a cultural fashion statement worn as jewelry.

6

iPod Shuffle (2nd Gen)

A tiny 2006 clip-on player that became a fitness staple and an iconic design object in a postage-stamp form.

7

iPod Mini (1st Gen)

The 2004 miniaturized colorful iPod that introduced millions of new fans to Apple's music ecosystem.

8

iPod Touch (7th Gen)

The final iPod ever made (2019), keeping the spirit of Apple's music player alive well into the iOS app era.

9

iPod 3rd Generation

The 2003 sleek redesign introducing the 30-pin dock connector and paving the way for the iTunes Store.

10

iPod Nano (7th Gen)

The last and most refined 2012 Nano design featuring a multi-touch display, colorful aluminum body, and FM radio.

11

iPod 4th Generation

The 2004 Click Wheel-only design that defined the iPod aesthetic for years with elegant simplicity.

12

iPod Shuffle (4th Gen)

The ultra-compact 2010 Shuffle with VoiceOver voice navigation in a tiny clip-on body smaller than a matchbook.