AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro is brighter, better for gaming and lighter. AWOL Vision LTV-3000 Pro is $800 cheaper.

Key differences
White light outputISO
2,600 lm ISO2,000 lm ISO
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Throw ratio
0.2:10.25:1
Lowest input lag
1 msDerived8 msDerived
Fan noise
28 dB(A)Up to 27 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,499$2,999
Best price
$2,499$1,699
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.55 m
Picture
White light outputISO
2,600 lm ISO2,000 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.47 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)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
60,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimmingLight-source dimming
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
BT.2020 110% areaDCI-P3 147% area · BT.2020 107% area
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Emitter
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Light-source life
25,000 h25,000 h
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.2:10.25:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the case—
Image size
80–200 in80–150 in
Aperture (f-number)
—2
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point8-point
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
GlassGlass
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
Max input refresh
1080p: 240 Hz1080p: 120 Hz · 4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms1080p: 120 Hz 8 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 15 ms
Gaming features
ALLM, HDMI VRR—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)2 × HDMI 2.0 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD4K UHD
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4, Crestron, Savant, URC
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVAndroid (uncertified)
OS version
149
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655—
RAM
8 GB3 GB
Storage
128 GB128 GB
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast—
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit—
Audio
Speaker power
90 W36 W
Speakers
4—
Layout
—Stereo
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:XDolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X
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 × 139 mm599 × 353 × 145 mm
Weight
8,350 g12,000 g
Colours
Black—
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Power draw
—Max 185 W
Standby
0.5 W0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
28 dB(A)Up to 27 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2—
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
CE, FCCFCC
Warranty
2 yr1 yr
User manual
https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdfhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/usAWOL-LTV-2500-3000-3500_2024.12.24_compressed_edition.pdf
In the box
In the box
Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, USB cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kitPower cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, Cleaning kit
Remote
BacklitIR