Between the IE 200 and Nova, the IE 200 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Nova wins on driver count and sensitivity. Overall, the IE 200 scores 62.5 and the Nova scores 73.9 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Nova is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 11.4 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
The IE 200 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 driver count and sensitivity. Its strongest claims are driver count, sensitivity, impedance.
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 Sennheiser - IE 200 wins
- No decisive advantages.
Why Truthear - Nova wins
- ▲Driver count — 4.00 more. 5 vs 1.
- ▲Sensitivity — 3.36% more. 123 dB vs 119 dB.
- ▲Impedance — 3.00 Ω less. 15 vs 18.
Spec comparison
Drivers
| Spec | Sennheiser - IE 200 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Driver count | 1 | 5lead |
| Driver types | Dynamic | 1DD + 4BA Hybrid |
| Impedanceⓘ | 18 Ω | 15 Ωlead |
| Sensitivityⓘ | 119 dB | 123 dBlead |
Build
| Spec | Sennheiser - IE 200 | Truthear - Nova |
|---|---|---|
| Detachable cable | true | true |
| Connector | MMCX | 0.78mm 2-pinlead |
Spec-level deep dives
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