AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Hisense PX3-PRO
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 AWOL Vision Aetherion MaxMSRP $4,499 |  Hisense PX3-PROMSRP $3,499.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Number of imaging devices | 1 | 1 |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.47 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 × 1080 | 1920 × 1080 |
| Pixel shift | XPR 4-way | XPR 4-way |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 × 2160 | 3840 × 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.2:1 | 0.22:1 |
| Throw reference point | Rear | — |
| Projection distance table | 80″: 0.08 m · 100″: 0.16 m · 120″: 0.24 m · 130″: 0.28 m · 140″: 0.32 m · 150″: 0.36 m · 180″: 0.49 m · 200″: 0.57 m | 80″: 0.12 m · 90″: 0.17 m · 100″: 0.22 m · 110″: 0.27 m · 120″: 0.31 m · 130″: 0.36 m · 140″: 0.41 m · 150″: 0.46 m |
| Zoom type | None | None |
| Focus | Motorized | Motorized |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | — |
| Lens material | Sapphire glass lens with rare earth coating | — |
| Interchangeable lens | No | No |
| Image size range | 80–200 in | 80–150 in |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | 8pt |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Light source detail | RGB triple pure laser, no colour wheel | LPU TriChroma RGB triple laser, no phosphor wheel |
| Light source life | Rated: 25,000 h | Rated: 25,000 h |
| Life definition | Unspecified | — |
| Warm-up time | — | 38 s |
| Laser wavelengths | R 643 nm, G 525 nm, B 465 nmDerived | R 643 nm, G 525 nm, B 465 nm |
| Light-source dimming | — | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 3,300 lm | — |
| ANSI lumens | — | 3,000 lm |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 6,000:1 | 3,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 60,000:1 | — |
| Dynamic light control | Iris + laser dimming | — |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | — |
| Colour | ||
| BT.2020 gamut | 110% | 110% |
| Gamut metric | — | Area |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | Yes |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Greyscale control points | 20 | 20 |
| ISF certified | Yes | — |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920×1080: 240 Hz | 1920×1080: 240 Hz · 3840×2160: 60 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920×1080 @ 240 Hz: 1 ms · 1920×1080 @ 120 Hz: 4 ms · 3840×2160 @ 60 Hz: 2 ms | — |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 90 W | 50 W |
| Speaker count | 4 | — |
| Audio partner | — | Harman Kardon |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS | Yes | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC |
| HDMI ARC | — | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | — | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 × 2160 | — |
| HDMI port count | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3, eARC; HDMI 3: HDMI 2.1, 48 Gbps, HDCP 2.3 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 3: HDMI 2.0, eARC |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | — |
| USB media playback | Yes | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | Yes |
| LAN control | — | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Google Home, HomeKit, Alexa, Control4 | Control4, HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Google TV | Google TV |
| OS version | Android TV 14.0 | — |
| Certified OS | — | Yes |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Miracast | Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | — |
| Storage | 128 GB | — |
| SoC | MediaTek MT9655 | — |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | Yes |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | — |
| Glasses included | — | 0 |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | Yes |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | — |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 30 dB(A) | — |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5–40°C | 5–35°C |
| Operating humidity | 20–80%RH | 20–80%RH |
| Rated voltage | 100–240 V | 120 V |
| Rated frequency | 50–60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | — | 250 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 562 mm | 550 mm |
| Depth | 323 mm | 296 mm |
| Height | 140 mm | 120 mm |
| Weight | 8.75 kg | 9 kg |
| Colours / finishes | — | Gray |
| Mount hole pattern | Thread: M6 · Screw length mm: 15 | — |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 (IEC 60825-1); Risk Group 2 under IEC 62471-5 | Class 1 |
| FDA variance | — | Laser Notice No. 57, dated May 8, 2019 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, CE, IMAX Enhanced, ISF | IMAX Enhanced |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr | 🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr |
| User manual | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf | https://assets.hisense-canada.com/assets/ProductDownloads/517/2fc672adfd/PX3-PRO-User-Manual.pdf |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Dust cover, Remote, Batteries, Manual, Cleaning cloth, Power cord, Av input cable, Usb c cable, Micro usb cable | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Quick start guide, Safety and warranty card, Lens cleaning kit, Gloves, C shaped blocks, Wrench |
| Remote type | Backlit | Voice |