7th Generation iPod classic, how can you know for sure?

Hello and welcome!
In today’s video I will discuss the differences between the 7th generation iPod classic and the 6th generation iPod classic. If you are in the market for an old iPod and you want the 2009 7th generation iPod classic and don’t know how to tell the difference, watch this video as I teach about how to spot the differences and know you have the coveted 7th generation.

[@samyounes7197]

Dude thank you. saved me from buying a 6th gen marked as a 7th

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

I’m glad I could help. I did the same thing, bought a 6th generation that I thought was a 7th and that is what prompted me to make this video. I hope you find the 7th generation iPod and enjoy it. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@stoichr3324]

I'm searching for ipod classic. I could not tell how to distinguish them. This helps a lot!

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Thank you, I hope you find the perfect iPod classic. They are really a great tool and I use mine daily.

[@stoichr3324]

@@ourfamilyadventure326 My friend is giving me one! I think it's 7th gen I hope. I also found 5.5 ipod 80gb for $80. Is that a good price?

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

That’s awesome that your friend is giving you an iPod! Hopefully it is the coveted 7th generation. If it truly is the 5.5 generation iPod 80GB and the condition is good, then $80 is a good price. But also remember that because the 5.5 generation is plastic it is easily modified. You can add a battery, new bezel, click wheel, etc. The Wolfson DAC makes the 5.5 generation highly collectible. Sounds like you got some great iPods coming, enjoy them!

[@stoichr3324]

@@ourfamilyadventure326 what is your personal opinion on ipod 6th compare to the 7th? Because I heard 6th is the worst ipod.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

I don’t like the 6th generation compared to the 7th or even 5.5 generation. Especially after making this video and knowing now that the 6th generation and earlier cannot handle the remote on the headphones and how thick it is. I have always heard the 5.5 is the best sounding generation because of the Wolfson DAC but the 7th generation is probably my favorite. The 7th generation is pretty slim and lightweight it is the culmination of Apple’s attempt to make the iPod and is therefore “better” than the 6th generation because of the minor improvements that Apple made to it. I would definitely take a 7th generation over the 6th generation any day. Hope that helps! Thank you for your question :)

[@GadgetFreakkk]

This video helped me to identify my iPod collection now I can clearly sort out which gen to gen thanks 🙏 sir regards from India 🇮🇳

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

You are welcome! I am glad that you are now able to sort your collection. Do you use your iPods daily for music or just collect them for display? Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@quarzy09]

Oh man, what a confusing topic and what an amazing explanation 😅 Thanks a lot sir!!!

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

You are welcome! I am glad to bring some clarity to this subject and hopefully help someone in the process 😊

[@TechnicalGeorgeYT]

Thanks for the info, I got the 6.5 Generation iPod that I broke, and i got a new one for nostalgia. Thanks for the clear info!

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

You are welcome. I am glad that you were able to get a new iPod, they are a wonderful tool no doubt.

[@estuardoguatemala]

The menu is also different. You have new options when going through songs. Great video. Most people say that 6th and 7th are the same

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

The menu on the 5.5 and earlier is different than the 6th and 7th generation Classic iPods true. I believe, especially having both, that the 7th generation is far superior to the 6th generation, but that is my opinion. Thank you for the comment and thank you for watching! I hope you learned something 😀

[@samyounes7197]

Thank you so much. Do you know if the iPod classic 7th gen produced in 2009 are the same as ones produced later on in 2014?@@ourfamilyadventure326

[@ashenridmaranga3724]

what a explanation brother

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Thanks, I try to be as thorough and honest as possible.

[@m4jikman]

dude you a legend ty

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

You are welcome, glad I could help.

[@macemig601]

thank you sir! you earned a sub!

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Thank you! I appreciate the sub!

[@turtleshellrecords4989]

Would like to have a movie to tell between the 5th and the 5.5.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/d3mydHmkqNiLeposi=oS3ueCntiY8nxENh Sure, here you go! Enjoy!

[@stephenisip5008]

Usful video but u missed the obvios. Ipod settings about screen. If the model no. Is pc or mc 297 or pc or. Mc 293 its a g7.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Thank you Stephen Isip for your comment. I wanted to show from external factors in case someone saw one in a pawn shop or at a garage sale and it wasn’t powered on.

[@kindman8954]

Nice video I have classic 7th gen 160 gb , I found in ebay there is an ultimate one with Bluetooth and 2tb storage and 3000 mah battery sure will be amazing one what do you think about it

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Yeah I have seen those before. DankPods had a 2TB iPod classic but it was truly unreliable. I would steer clear of 2TB because of his video showing the instability of it. BUT a 512GB or 1TB should work fine and be pretty stable. Me personally, I only need 10GB 😂 but I do think it is amazing what people can do with these ancient pieces of technology. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@kindman8954]

It's really legend device specially for those who interesting in music.. To me 10 GB can't cover 5% of what I need haha.. So I want to get the 2tb but you don't advise me.. So maybe I'll go to the 1 tb

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/eKLNcnWVr7mjbsUsi=SgUiCefWBkUCdItW kzbin.info/www/bejne/jHaWiWyioqmNitUsi=Dva2vgY8UCgKgap0 I don’t know, I just went back and looked maybe I am mistaken about the 2TB version. Go check out these two videos, the first is a 2TB classic and the second is a 4TB classic… maybe I am wrong about the limit.

[@LuisAngelSantos]

Nice video. Although it’s 5.5th gen not 5th.5th gen lol

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

D’oh! Thanks for the clarification!

[@Gol_D.r31]

Kurios, ich kann die Lautstärke meines iPod Classic Gen 6 mit meinen Originalen Apple Kopfhörer steuern.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Hallo! Vielen Dank fürs Zuschauen und Kommentieren! Das ist neugierig und einige Online-Recherchen zeigen keine Ergebnisse, da die meisten Leute über das Video der 5. Generation und den Klassiker der 7. Generation sprechen. Ich denke, der Klassiker der 6. Generation wird nur vom 5. und 7. überschattet. Es könnte sein, dass meine Kopfhörerbuchse beschädigt ist oder durch eine von Drittanbietern ersetzt wurde, die nicht richtig funktioniert. Frohes neues Jahr!

[@Cowmanisgood]

Basically all wrong info

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

How is it all wrong?

[@estuardoguatemala]

Why??

[@MrSB910]

@@ourfamilyadventure326 It's not, ignore this troll. Thanks for the video

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

@@MrSB910 thanks!

[@Bubbleguts1964]

Sorry but your wrong on a lot of this, first of all there is no 7th gen. When the 6th gen came out they came in a 80 gig thin and a 160 gig thick. The 80 was a single platter HD and the 160 was double platter hence the thicker size. Then the next year they did what was called “revision 1” which was the 120 thin. Then the next year they did what was called “revision 2” which was just an upgrade to the thin 160 gig HD. Apple got those hard drive’s from Toshiba and it took them a while to make those single platter 160’s. Also the black faceplate was only on the first 6th gens, the metallic grey was introduced on the “revision 1” and used on the “revision 2”. Hope that helps.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

I really appreciate your comment rogerdaltrey8937, I appreciate all the explanation that you described. I respectfully say that the iPod community in general agree that the last classic is called 7th generation by consensus. I have looked at the Apple identify iPod page support.apple.com/en-us/HT204217 and the touch, shuffle, nano and mini are very well labeled on their generation and time they were released. The O.G. iPod line is even more confusing and does a very poor job of labelling most of the iPod - iPod classic line. I still say that the iPod classic that was last released is different that the “Original classic (6th generation with black faceplate)”. The back is thin and the storage capacity inscription is smaller than the 6th generation. Also the faceplate is metallic gray rather than the original black. Thank you very much for watching and commenting!

[@SweetKingTanner]

Thank you

[@MyJazzsingh]

i have classic ipod but I can't find in my ituns, lot of people have same issue, can you help to fix,

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Alas no… I too have fallen victim to missing iPods. I have had iTunes not recognize my classic, shuffle and nano. I have searched high and low on the internet to no avail as everything recommended failed me 😢. I wish I could be of more help, hopefully you can find an answer soon.

[@MyJazzsingh]

@@ourfamilyadventure326 yeah I asked many I will tell you

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

I wish I had the answer. If you find out let me know as well please.

[@shiondubois7142]

I had been looking for this video for a while. Concise and crystal clear.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Thank you so much, I try.

[@NB-oz7wk]

thanks man great video!

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

I’m glad you found it helpful.

[@DavidHand-z6i]

I have many iPods I have a 6th gen and it is really cool I got a 5th gen (first one I ever bought) and I love it

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Awesome 😎 I love my iPods too. Do you still use them daily?

[@DavidHand-z6i]

@@ourfamilyadventure326 Yes I also have an Apple Watch that can stream music but the iPod is so much better

[@dmclark60]

Great info!

[@Stratocaster-2112]

Thanks for this video. Now I know I have the 7th gen ipod. Yea !! Good explanation.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

You are welcome! I am so glad this video helped you know what generation you have. Thanks for watching and commenting!

[@newagerot]

i have a 120 and when i look up the model No. it shows up as a 7th gen

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

It is considered a 6.5 generation an inbetween 6th and 7th generation.

[@newagerot]

@@ourfamilyadventure326 awe man 😓 so I’m stuck with the 128gb capacity 🫠

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

😢 sorry. Look for the 7th generation online if you can, I know their expensive but sometimes you get lucky. Although like the video says a 6th generation is often shown as a 7th generation and vice versa.

[@dmclark60]

Great info! Thanks.

[@ourfamilyadventure326]

Thank you for watching! I am glad you got some information out of it!