AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is brighter. AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro is $800 cheaper and quieter.

Key differences
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO2,600 lm ISO
Fan noise
30 dB(A)28 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,499$3,499
Best price
$3,299$2,499
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.44 m
Picture
White light outputISO
3,300 lm ISO2,600 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-way—
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:16,000:1
Dynamic contrast
60,000:160,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimmingIris + light-source dimming
Manual iris
YesYes
Colour gamut
BT.2020 110% areaBT.2020 110% area
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
DynamicDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)—
Greyscale control points
20—
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker ModeISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Emitter
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Light-source life
25,000 h25,000 h
Life defined as
—50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
0.2:10.2:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the caseRear of the case
Image size
80–200 in80–200 in
Zoom
None—
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Auto setup
Fit to screenFit to screen
Interchangeable lens
NoNo
Lens material
GlassGlass
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz1080p: 240 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms
Gaming features
ALLMALLM, HDMI VRR
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)USB-C (DisplayPort)
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.45.4
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
1414
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655MediaTek MT9655
RAM
8 GB8 GB
Storage
128 GB128 GB
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, MiracastChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKitAlexa, Google Home, HomeKit
Audio
Speaker power
90 W90 W
Speakers
44
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:XDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
562 × 323 × 140 mm562 × 323 × 139 mm
Weight
8,750 g8,350 g
Colours
—Black
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screwsM6, 15 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
30 dB(A)28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
CE, FCCCE, FCC
Warranty
2 yr2 yr
User manual
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdfhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, USB cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kitPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, USB cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kit
Remote
BacklitBacklit