iPod classic (120GB) - Technical Specifications
Size and weight
Height: 4.1 inches (103.5 mm)
Width: 2.4 inches (61.8 mm)
Depth: 0.41 inch (10.5 mm)
Weight: 4.9 ounces (140 grams)1
Capacity
120GB hard drive2
Holds up to 30,000 songs in 128-Kbps AAC format3
Holds up to 25,000 iPod-viewable photos4
Holds up to 150 hours of video5
Stores data via USB hard drive
In the box
iPod classic
Earphones
USB 2.0 cable
Dock adapter
Quick Start guide
Environmental Status Report
iPod classic embodies Apple’s continuing environmental progress. It is designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:
Arsenic-free glass
Brominated flame retardant-free
Mercury-free
PVC-free
Highly recyclable aluminum and stainless steel enclosure
Recycled and bio-based packaging materials
Display
2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight
320-by-240-pixel resolution at 163 pixels per inch
Audio
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Audio formats supported: AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, AIFF, and WAV
User-configurable maximum volume limit
Headphones
Earphones
Frequency response: 20Hz to 20,000Hz
Impedance: 32 ohms
Video
H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats
Languages
Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Greek, Hungarian, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish, Swedish, Traditional Chinese, and Turkish
Additional language support for display of song, album, and artist information: Bulgarian, Croatian, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak, Slovenian, Ukrainian, and Vietnamese
Input and output
Dock connector
3.5-mm stereo headphone jack
External buttons and controls
Hold switch
Click Wheel
Battery and power6
Built-in rechargeable lithium ion battery
Playback time
Music playback time: Up to 36 hours when fully charged
Video playback time: Up to 6 hours when fully charged
Charging via USB to computer system or power adapter (sold separately)
Fast-charge time: about 2 hours (charges up to 80% of battery capacity)
Full-charge time: about 4 hours
Mac system requirements
Mac computer with USB 2.0 port
Mac OS X v10.4.11 or later
iTunes 8 or later7
Windows system requirements
PC with USB 2.0 port
Windows Vista or Windows XP Home or Professional with Service Pack 3 or later
iTunes 8 or later7
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
Maximum operating altitude: 10,000 feet (3000 m)
Comparison Chart
| iPod shuffle | iPod nano | iPod classic | iPod touch | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Storage | 1GB | 2GB | 8GB | 16GB | 120GB | 8GB | 16GB | 32GB |
Songs | 240 | 500 | 2,000 | 4,000 | 30,000 | 1,750 | 3,500 | 7,000 |
Battery life | Up to 12 hours of music playback | Up to 24 hours of music playback; up to 4 hours of video playback | Up to 36 hours of music playback; up to 6 hours of video playback | Up to 36 hours of music playback; up to 6 hours of video playback | ||||
Display | 2-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight | 2.5-inch (diagonal) color LCD with LED backlight | 3.5-inch (diagonal) widescreen Multi-Touch display | |||||
Ports | Stereo minijack | Dock connector, stereo minijack | Dock connector, stereo minijack | Dock connector, stereo minijack | ||||
Connectivity | USB through included dock | USB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jack | USB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jack | USB through dock connector; component and composite video through dock connector (with AV cables, sold separately); audio through headphone jack | ||||
Wireless data | Wi-Fi (802.11b/g) Nike + iPod support built in Maps location-based service | |||||||
Charge time | About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) | About 3 hours (1.5-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) | About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) | About 4 hours (2-hour fast charge to 80% capacity) | ||||
Audio support | AAC (8 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (8 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), WAV, and AIFF | AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF | AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF | AAC (16 to 320 Kbps), Protected AAC (from iTunes Store), MP3 (16 to 320 Kbps), MP3 VBR, Audible (formats 2, 3, and 4), Apple Lossless, WAV, and AIFF | ||||
Photo support | Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats | Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats | Syncs iPod-viewable photos in JPEG, BMP, GIF, TIFF, PSD (Mac only), and PNG formats | |||||
Video support | H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats | H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats | H.264 video, up to 1.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Low-Complexity version of the H.264 Baseline Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; H.264 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Baseline Profile up to Level 3.0 with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats; MPEG-4 video, up to 2.5 Mbps, 640 by 480 pixels, 30 frames per second, Simple Profile with AAC-LC audio up to 160 Kbps, 48kHz, stereo audio in .m4v, .mp4, and .mov file formats | |||||
Size | 1.07 x 1.62 x 0.41 inches (27.3 x 41.2 x 10.5 mm) including clip | 3.6 x 1.5 x 0.24 inches (90.7 x 38.7 x 6.2 mm) | 4.1 x 2.4 x 0.41 inches (103.5 x 61.8 x 10.5 mm) | 4.3 x 2.4 x 0.33 inches (110 x 61.8 x 8.5 mm) | ||||
Weight | 0.55 ounce (15.6 grams) | 1.3 ounces (36.8 grams) | 4.9 ounces (140 grams) | 4.05 ounces (115 grams) | ||||
Included accessories | Earphones, USB dock | Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter | Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter | Earphones, USB cable, dock adapter, polishing cloth | ||||
Accessories
In-Ear Headphones with Remote and Mic
Engineered for extreme clarity and audio accuracy, these headphones let you hear musical details you’ve been missing.
USB Power Adapter
Use this ultracompact USB-based adapter to charge your iPhone or iPod whenever it’s not connected to a computer.
Earphones with Remote and Mic
These earbud headphones have convenient buttons that let you adjust volume and control music and video playback.
Universal Dock with Remote
Get easy access to a USB port for charging and syncing your iPod or for connecting to a TV or speakers.
Apple iPod Radio Remote
Apple Composite AV Cable
Apple Component AV Cable
Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable
iPod Universal Dock Adapter 3-Pack
See more accessories in the Apple Online Store
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
1GB = 1 billion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Music capacity is based on 4 minutes per song and 128-Kbps AAC encoding; actual capacity varies by content.
Photo capacity is based on iPod-viewable photos transferred from iTunes.
Video capacity is based on H.264 1.5-Mbps video at 640-by-480 resolution combined with 128-Kbps audio; actual capacity varies by content.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2008 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 (128-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/support/ipod/service/battery). Battery life and number of charge cycles vary by use and settings. See www.apple.com/batteries for more information.
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