Compare: Zune 120GB with iPod Classic 120GB
To go along with our Zune flash versus Nano comparison table, we’ve prepared a table comparing the new Zune 120GB with the iPod Classic 120GB (announced by Apple today).
The essential differences and similarities:
- Both are the same price, at $249.
- Zune has a 3.2-inch screen, while iPod Classic has a 2.5-inch screen.
- Both support music, video, pictures, podcasts, and games.
- Zune has wireless capability, which means it lets you find and purchase new tracks from its online store from wireless hotspots.
- Zune has FM radio, and you can tag a song you’ve listened to and also purchase it wirelessly.
- Zune can be synced wirelessly to your PC.
- Both have 320×240 resolution screens, and have touch-sensitive input devices (the ZunePad and the Clickwheel).
- iPod Classic is available in black and white; Zune 120 is available only in black.
The table below gives additional spec’s. Neither company has published full specs for these devices yet, but I’ve pulled information from credible sources such as company briefings for both.


