Between the AONIC 5 and Nova, the AONIC 5 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Nova wins on impedance and sensitivity. Overall, the AONIC 5 scores 66.4 and the Nova scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Nova edges ahead on the Mars Score (66.4 vs 73.9), but the 7.5-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
The AONIC 5 doesn't pull ahead on any single popular-comparison spec — its strengths sit in the spec table groups rather than the headline advantages.
Pick the Nova if you care most about impedance and sensitivity. Its strongest claims are impedance, sensitivity, driver count.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Nova is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Shure - AONIC 5 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Truthear - Nova wins
- ▲Impedance — 21.00 Ω less. 15 vs 36.
- ▲Sensitivity — 3.36% more. 123 dB vs 119 dB.
- ▲Driver count — 2.00 more. 5 vs 3.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Shure - AONIC 5 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 3 | 5lead |
| Driver types | Triple Balanced Armature | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 36 Ω | 15 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 119 dB | 123 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Shure - AONIC 5 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | 0.78mm 2-pinlead |
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