AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs LG CineBeam HU85LA

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is better for gaming, lighter and broader on HDR. LG CineBeam HU85LA is $702.60 cheaper, sharper and quieter.

	AWOL Vision Aetherion Max$3,299 · Amazon Buy	LG CineBeam HU85LA$2,596.40 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO	2,700 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.19:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	1 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	30 dB(A)	Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,499	$4,999.99
Best price
Best price	$3,299	$2,596.40
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.44 m	0.42 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	3,300 lm ISO	2,700 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
Brightness uniformity	—	85%
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.66 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	2.7K (2716 × 1528)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	XPR 2-way
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	2,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	—
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	DCI-P3 97% coverage
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	Dynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)	Dynamic Tone Mapping
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	20	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
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 + red laser
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	20,000 h max
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Warm-up time
Warm-up time	—	12 s
Cool-down time
Cool-down time	—	2 s
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.19:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Rear of the case	Front of the case
Image size
Image size	80–200 in	90–120 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	120%
Zoom
Zoom	None	None
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Manual
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	No
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Frame interpolation at 4K
Frame interpolation at 4K	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 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	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)	2 × HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	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	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	Control4, Crestron, Savant
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	26.97–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23.97–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	webOS
OS version
OS version	14	4.5
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	Miracast, DLNA
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	90 W	10 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS:X	Dolby Atmos, DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	Optical, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	562 × 323 × 140 mm	680 × 347 × 128 mm
Weight
Weight	8,750 g	12,200 g
Colours
Colours	—	White
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, 15 mm screws	M4, 8 mm screws
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–80%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	—	Max 350 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Power supply
Power supply	—	Built in
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	30 dB(A)	Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 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	—
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	FCC, ETL
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf	https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=RldfLu5sw5QyMECGkwA3SQ
Firmware
Firmware	—	04.00.14
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, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Backlit

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