AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is $500.99 cheaper, better for gaming and quieter. Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus is brighter.

	AWOL Vision Aetherion Max$3,299 · Amazon Buy	Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus$3,799.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,300 lm ISO	4,000 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.16:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	1 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	30 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,499	$3,799.99
Best price
Best price	$3,299	$3,799.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.44 m	0.35 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,300 lm ISO	4,000 lm ISO
Colour light output
Colour light output	—	4,000 lm
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	3LCD
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.62 in
Panel alignment
Panel alignment	—	Zone-by-zone
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	60,000:1	Over 5,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	Light-source dimming
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	—
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)	—
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	20	13
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	No
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	Blue laser + phosphor
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	20,000 h normal · 20,000 h eco
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	50% brightness
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.16:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Rear of the case	—
Image size
Image size	80–200 in	80–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	Digital
Focal length
Focal length	—	2.3 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	1.8
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 120 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM	ALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)	HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2, 18 Gbps)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	DCI 4K
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	Wired IR
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	No
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	14	—
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9655	—
RAM
RAM	8 GB	—
Storage
Storage	128 GB	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast	Chromecast built-in
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	90 W	20 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	3
Layout
Layout	—	2.1
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Bose
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS:X	—
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	562 × 323 × 140 mm	695 × 341 × 145 mm
Weight
Weight	8,750 g	12,400 g
Colours
Colours	—	Black, White
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, 15 mm screws	M4, 9 mm screws
Dust filter
Dust filter	—	Replaceable
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	5–35°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	20–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	3,048 m · high-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	—	Max 363 W · Normal 350 W · Eco 217 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	0.5 W
Networked standby
Networked standby	—	2 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	External adapter
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	30 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 23 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf	https://download2.ebz.epson.net/sec_pubs_visual/eai/projectors/pdf/useg/EN/UsersGuide_EHLS970_EN_EAI.pdf
In the box
In the box
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, USB cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kit	Power cord, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Voice

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