AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs LG CineBeam HU915QE

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is $1,290.28 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR. LG CineBeam HU915QE is quieter.

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Key differences
White light output
3,300 lm ISO3,700 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Throw ratio
0.2:10.19:1
Lowest input lag
1 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
30 dB(A)Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,499$5,999.99
Best price
$3,299$4,589.28
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.42 m
Picture
White light output
3,300 lm ISO3,700 lm ANSI
Brightness uniformity
—85%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.66 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
XPR 4-wayYes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
60,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimming—
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
BT.2020 110% area—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
DynamicDynamic
Tone mapping (maker name)
Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)—
Greyscale control points
20—
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker ModeFilmmaker Mode
3D
Yes—
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
RGB triple laserBlue + red laser
Light-source life
25,000 hUp to 20,000 h
Light output control
—Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
0.2:10.19:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the case—
Image size
80–200 in90–120 in
Projection offset
—120%
Zoom
NoneNone
Focus
MotorisedManual
Autofocus
—No
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point—
Grid warp
—Yes
Auto setup
Fit to screenFit to screen
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 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)HDMI 2.1 · 2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHDDCI 4K
USB media playback
YesYes
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron, Savant, URC
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth
5.4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVwebOS
OS version
14—
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655—
RAM
8 GB—
Storage
128 GB—
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, MiracastAirPlay 2
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit—
Audio
Speaker power
90 W40 W
Speakers
4—
Layout
—2.2
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:XDolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, BluetoothOptical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
562 × 323 × 140 mm680 × 347 × 139 mm
Weight
8,750 g13,100 g
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH0–80%RH
Altitude
—High-altitude mode
Power draw
—Max 350 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Power supply
—Built in
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
30 dB(A)Max 30 dB(A) · Normal 28 dB(A) · Eco 26 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
CE, FCCCE, FCC, ETL, KC, PSE
Warranty
2 yr🇺🇸 US 1 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 1 yr
User manual
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdfhttps://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=8VYrJySafjOFUDLh2TfPA
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, USB cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kit—
Remote
BacklitBacklit
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