Between the U12t and Nova, the U12t comes out ahead in driver count and impedance, while the Nova wins on sensitivity. Overall, the U12t scores 79.3 and the Nova scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The U12t edges ahead on the Mars Score (79.3 vs 73.9), but the 5.4-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the U12t if you care most about driver count and impedance. The biggest gaps in its favor are driver count, impedance.
Pick the Nova if you care most about sensitivity. Its strongest claims are sensitivity.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the U12t is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why 64 Audio - U12t wins
- ▲Driver count — 7.00 more. 12 vs 5.
- ▲Impedance — 3.00 Ω less. 12 vs 15.
Why Truthear - Nova wins
- ▲Sensitivity — 6.96% more. 123 dB vs 115 dB.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | 64 Audio - U12t | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 12lead | 5 |
| Driver types | 12 Balanced Armature | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 12 Ωlead | 15 Ω |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 115 dB | 123 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | 64 Audio - U12t | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | 2-pin | 0.78mm 2-pinlead |
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