Between the AONIC 5 and Nova, the AONIC 5 comes out ahead in several specs, while the Nova wins on impedance / 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 does not 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 / sensitivity. Its strongest claims are impedance, sensitivity, driver count.
Both ship with comparable detachable cable, so those specs do not 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 |
Spec-level deep dives
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