AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs XGIMI AURA 2

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max is brighter, better for gaming and broader on HDR. XGIMI AURA 2 is $1,599.01 cheaper.

	AWOL Vision Aetherion Max$3,299 · Amazon Buy	XGIMI AURA 2$1,699.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,300 lm ISO	2,300 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.18:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	1 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Hybrid laser + LED
Fan noise
Fan noise	30 dB(A)	Up to 32 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$4,499	$2,699
Best price
Best price	$3,299	$1,699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.44 m	0.39 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	3,300 lm ISO	2,300 lm ISO
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Pixel shift
Pixel shift	XPR 4-way	XPR 4-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	1,000,000:1
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 99% coverage (u′v′)
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Tone mapping (maker name)
Tone mapping (maker name)	Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM)	—
Greyscale control points
Greyscale control points	20	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Hybrid laser + LED
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	Laser + LED
Light engine
Light engine	—	Dual Light 2.0
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	—	Theoretical
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.18:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Rear of the case	—
Image size
Image size	80–200 in	90–150 in
Zoom
Zoom	None	None
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	Yes
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	Fit to screen, Obstacle avoidance
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 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)	HDMI (eARC) · 2 × HDMI
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	Yes	—
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	5.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Android TV
OS version
OS version	14	11
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9655	—
RAM
RAM	8 GB	2 GB
Storage
Storage	128 GB	32 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	No
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast	Chromecast built-in
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	90 W	60 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	4
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS:X	Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	eARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	562 × 323 × 140 mm	510 × 270 × 144 mm
Weight
Weight	8,750 g	9,000 g
Colours
Colours	—	Beige
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, 15 mm screws	—
Exhaust
Exhaust	—	Side
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Power draw
Power draw	—	Max 180 W
Standby
Standby	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)	Up to 32 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	CE, FCC
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇬🇧 GB 2 yr
User manual
User manual	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf	https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0262/9838/4432/files/AURA_2_User_Manual-V1.0-Multilanguage.pdf
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, Warranty card
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Bluetooth

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