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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Hisense PL2

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is stronger on contrast, better for gaming and quieter. Hisense PL2 is $800 cheaper.

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max$3,299 · Amazon
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Hisense PL2MSRP $2,499
Key differences
White light output
3,300 lm ISO2,700 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:13,000:1
Throw ratio
0.2:10.22:1
Lowest input lag
1 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
30 dB(A)32 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,499$2,499
Best price
$3,299—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.49 m
Picture
White light output
3,300 lm ISO2,700 lm ANSI
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)
6,000:13,000:1
Dynamic contrast
60,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimming—
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
BT.2020 110% areaDCI-P3 85%
Colour bit depth (per channel)
—10 bit
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)—
Greyscale control points
20—
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker ModeFilmmaker Mode
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync
—DLP-Link
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
RGB triple laserBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine
—X-Fusion
Laser wavelengths
—B 455 nm
Light-source life
25,000 h25,000 h
Optics
Throw ratio
0.2:10.22:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the case—
Image size
80–200 in80–150 in
Zoom
NoneNone
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms—
Gaming features
ALLMALLM
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 2.0 (eARC)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.45.3
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
14—
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655—
RAM
8 GB—
Storage
128 GB—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, MiracastChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKitAlexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power
90 W30 W
Speakers
42
Layout
—Stereo
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:XDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
562 × 323 × 140 mm531 × 335 × 120 mm
Weight
8,750 g8,500 g
Colours
—Grey
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Power draw
—Max 350 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz120–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
30 dB(A)32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
CE, FCCFCC
Warranty
2 yr2 yr
User manual
https://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 batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BacklitVoice
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max$3,299 · Amazon
Buy
Hisense PL2MSRP $2,499