Is it worth it to get an iPod classic 5th gen having an iPhone 16 pro?

I recently got a refurbished ipod 5th gen 80 gb on eBay for $189 — which I now see it was overpriced considering it wasn’t even modded, only face and back plate and regular battery replaced. I was very excited and actually had a good time with it for the past week, but I feel like the excitement faded away?! I love everything about it, but the fact that it‘s such a pain in my ass when I’m working out is making me reconsider this purchase. I feel like I got too excited in the heat of the moment since I’ve lurking on this sub and the reality of the thing is not even that deep lol. idk… any thoughts? my iphone sounds different than the iPod — I do feel the iPad sounds warmer and clearer — but once I plug my AirPods I can just work out without overthinking carrying a audio player. I was thinking about returning it or maybe give it another try and see how I feel, and if I don’t like it, I could just sell it. Thoughts?