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iPod shuffle (4th generation) - Technical Specifications

Colors

  • Space Gray

  • Gold

  • Silver

  • Pink

  • Blue

  • Red - (PRODUCT)RED

Capacity1

  • 2GB

Size and Weight

  • Height: 1.14 inches (29.0 mm)

  • Width: 1.24 inches (31.6 mm)

  • Depth: 0.34 inch (8.7 mm) including clip

  • Weight: 0.44 ounce (12.5 grams)2

  • True volume: 0.35 cu. inch (5668 cu. mm) including clip

Audio Playback

  • Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz

  • Audio formats supported: 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

External Buttons and Connectors

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Control pad, iPod shuffle USB Cable, 3.5 mm headphone jack, Shuffle, Play in order, Turn off, VoiceOver button

Power and Battery3

  • Built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery

  • Up to 15 hours of audio playback

  • Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)

Languages

  • 29 VoiceOver languages:

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

Headphones

  • Apple Earphones

System Requirements

  • Mac: USB 2 port, OS X v10.7.5 or later, and iTunes 12.2 or later4

  • PC: USB 2 port, Windows 7 or later, and iTunes 12.2 or later4

  • Internet access required; broadband recommended; fees may apply

Environmental Requirements

  • Operating temperature: 32° to 95° F (0° to 35° C)

  • Nonoperating temperature: -4° to 113° F (-20° to 45° C)

  • Relative humidity: 5% to 95% noncondensing

  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet (3000 m)

In the Box

  • iPod shuffle

  • Apple Earphones

  • iPod shuffle USB Cable

  • Quick Start guide

iPod shuffle and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more

iPod shuffle is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:

  • BFR‑free

  • PVC‑free

  • Recyclable aluminum enclosure

Apple and the Environment

Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your iPod shuffle.

  1. 1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.

  2. Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.

  3. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2012 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). Video content was purchased from the iTunes Store. 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/uk/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.

  4. iPod and iTunes are for legal or rightholder-authorized copying only. Don’t steal music.