iPod shuffle (4th generation) - Technical Specifications

Size and weight

Height:
1.14 inches (29.0 mm)
Width:
1.24 inch (31.6 mm)
Depth:
0.34 inch (8.7 mm) including clip
True volume:
0.35 cu. inch (5668 cu. mm) including clip
Weight:
0.44 ounce (12.5 grams)1

 

External controls

  • 3-way switch (Shuffle, Play in Order, Off )
  • VoiceOver button
  • Control pad

Input and output

  • 3.5-mm stereo headphone jack for audio and for USB charging

Environmental requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F
    (0° to 35° C)
  • Non-operating temperature: -4° to 113° F
    (-20° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% non-condensing
  • Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet
    (3000 m)

Capacity

  • 2GB flash drive2
  • Stores data via USB flash drive

Battery and power3

  • Up to 15 hours of audio playback
  • 80% charged in 2 hours; fully charged in about 3 hours
  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery
  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)

Headphones

  • Earphones
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to
    20,000Hz
  • Impedance: 32 ohms

Audio

  • Skip-free playback
  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
  • AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX, and AAX+), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV

Environmental Status Report

iPod shuffle embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

  • Brominated flame retardant-free
  • PVC-free
  • Highly recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Smaller, more compact packaging (60% smaller, 53% lighter)

VoiceOver Kit

VoiceOver Kit for iTunes is a free download and enables your iPod shuffle to speak in 25 languages:

  • Chinese (Cantonese, Mandarin)
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English (Australia, UK, U.S.)
  • Finnish
  • French (Canada, France)
  • German
  • Greek
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese (Brazil, Portugal)
  • Russian
  • Spanish (Mexico, Spain)
  • Swedish
  • Turkish

Mac system requirements

  • Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
  • Mac OS X v10.5.8 or later
  • iTunes 10 or later4
  • Internet access is required; broadband recommended; fees may apply

Windows system requirements

  • PC with USB 2.0 port
  • Windows 7, Windows Vista, or Windows XP Home or Professional (SP3) or later
  • iTunes 10 or later4
  • Internet access is required; broadband recommended; fees may apply

In the box

  • iPod shuffle
  • Apple Earphones
  • iPod shuffle USB Cable (45 mm)
  • Quick Start Guide and other important product information
  • * FaceTime requires fourth-generation iPod touch or iPhone 4 and a Wi-Fi connection for both caller and recipient.
  • ** Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (see www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
  • ***1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

Accessories

In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic5
Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you’ve been missing.

Earphones with Remote and Mic5
These earbud headphones have convenient buttons that let you adjust volume and control music and video playback.

USB Power Adapter
Use this ultracompact USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod whenever it’s not connected to a computer.

iPod shuffle USB Cable
This cable, in two lengths, connects your iPod shuffle (3rd generation or later) to your computer’s USB port for syncing and battery charging.

  1. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
  2. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
  3. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2010 using preproduction hardware and software. The playlist contained 358 unique audio tracks consisting of content imported from CDs using iTunes (128-Kbps AAC) and content purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC). Battery tests are conducted with specific iPod units; actual results may vary. Rechargeable batteries have a limited number of charge cycles and may eventually need to be replaced (see www.apple.com/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
  4. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.
  5. Microphone is not supported on iPod shuffle.