AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Optoma GT4000UHD

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is $200 cheaper and broader on HDR. Optoma GT4000UHD is lighter.

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Key differences
White light output
3,300 lm ISO4,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Throw ratio
0.2:10.25:1
Lowest input lag
1 msDerived4.3 msDerived
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise
30 dB(A)Max 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
MSRP
$4,499—
Best price
$3,299$3,499
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.55 m
Picture
White light output
3,300 lm ISO4,000 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)
—4,000 lm
Brightness uniformity
—75%
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in—
Native resolution
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)
6,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
60,000:1700,000:1
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
Dynamic—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)—
Greyscale control points
20—
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Emitter
RGB triple laser—
Light-source life
25,000 h30,000 h eco
Optics
Throw ratio
0.2:10.25:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the case—
Image size
80–200 in100–150 in
Projection offset
—120%
Zoom
NoneNone
Focus
Motorised—
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
NoneNone
Vertical keystone
—5°
Horizontal keystone
—5°
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point4-corner
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz1080p: 240 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms1080p: 60 Hz 17 ms · 120 Hz 8.6 ms · 240 Hz 4.3 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 16.9 ms
Gaming features
ALLM—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 (HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps) · HDMI 2.1 (eARC, HDCP 2.3, 48 Gbps)2 × HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)HDBaseT
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
USB media playback
Yes—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control4—
Horizontal scan
—15–150 kHz
Vertical scan
—24–240 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7—
Bluetooth
5.4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TV—
OS version
14—
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655—
RAM
8 GB—
Storage
128 GB—
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit—
Audio
Speaker power
90 W15 W
Speakers
41
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS:X—
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedNoneDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
562 × 323 × 140 mm327 × 328 × 110 mm
Weight
8,750 g4,500 g
Orientations
—360°
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screws—
Ingress protection
—IP6X
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Altitude
—3,048 m
Power draw
—Max 255 W · Eco 180 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
30 dB(A)Max 34 dB(A) · Eco 29 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
Yes—
Marks
CE, FCC—
Warranty
2 yr1 yr (light source 5 yr or 12,000 h)
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, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide
Remote
BacklitIR
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