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| Product | Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 64GB) | Apple iPod Touch (5th generation, 32GB, black) | Apple iPod Touch (4th generation, 16GB, white) | Apple iPod Touch (third generation, 32GB) |
| Price | $383.79 to $510.32 | $284.98 to $301.29 | $194.00 to $199.99 | $298.99 to $442.08 |
| CNET editors' rating | 4.5 stars | 4 stars | 4 stars | 4.5 stars |
| Average user rating | 3 stars | 4.5 stars | 5 stars | 3.5 stars |
| Release date | September 9, 2009 | October 9, 2012 | Info unavailable | September 9, 2009 |
| Bottom line | Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation
iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. | The latest iPod Touch is the best iPod ever, and as close to a phoneless
iPhone 5 as you can get -- but its high price makes it a tough call versus cheaper tablets with larger screens. | The fourth-gen
iPod Touch is Apple's second-best portable media player, with a price that will help you forget about No. 1. | Though the updates are subtle, the third-generation
iPod Touch leaves its competitors in the dust. |
| PC interface(s) supported | Bluetooth Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 4.0 Wi-Fi | Hi-Speed USB Bluetooth 2.1 EDR Wi-Fi | Bluetooth Wi-Fi Hi-Speed USB |
| Flash memory installed | 64 GB | 32 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB |
| Dimensions (WxDxH) | 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in | 2.31 in x 4.86 in x 0.24 in | 2.3 in x 0.3 in x 4.4 in | 2.4 in x 0.3 in x 4.3 in |
| Weight | 4.1 oz | 3.1 oz | 3.6 oz | 4.1 oz |
| Resolution | 480 x 320 | 1136 x 640 | 960 x 640 | 480 x 320 |
| Battery technology | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion | Lithium ion |
| Mfr estimated battery life | 30 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | 40 hour(s) | 30 hour(s) |
| Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications | Full specifications |
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