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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs Hisense PL1

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AWOL Vision Aetherion ProAWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
MSRP $3,499
Hisense PL1Hisense PL1
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Technology brandDLPβ€”
Number of imaging devicesβ€”1
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.47 in
Native aspect ratio16:916:9
Native resolution1920 Γ— 1080β€”
Addressable resolution3840 Γ— 21603840 Γ— 2160
Optics
Throw ratio0.2:10.25:1
Throw reference pointRearβ€”
Projection distance table80β€³: 0.08 m Β· 100β€³: 0.16 m Β· 120β€³: 0.24 m Β· 150β€³: 0.36 m Β· 200β€³: 0.57 mβ€”
Zoom typeβ€”None
FocusMotorizedMotorized
Vertical lens shift0%0%
Horizontal lens shift0%0%
Lens materialsapphire glassβ€”
Interchangeable lensNoβ€”
Image size range80–200 in80–120 in
Corner / warp correction8pt8pt
Light source
Light source typeRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Light source detailRGB triple pure laser, no colour wheelX-Fusionβ„’ Laser Engine
Light source lifeRated: 25,000 hLaser life: 25,000 h
Life definition50% brightnessβ€”
Laser wavelengthsβ€”B 455 nm
Brightness
ISO light output2,600 lmβ€”
ANSI lumensβ€”2,200 lm
Contrast & black level
Native on/off contrast6,000:1β€”
Dynamic contrast60,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic light controlIris + laser dimmingβ€”
Manual iris / apertureYesβ€”
Colour
DCI-P3 gamutβ€”85%
BT.2020 gamut110%β€”
Bit depth / 'number of colours'β€”10 bit
Filmmaker ModeYesYes
Calibration & picture control
ISF certifiedYesβ€”
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping typeDynamicDynamic
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)β€”Yes
Max refresh rate1920Γ—1080: 240 Hz3840Γ—2160: 60 Hz
Input lag (rated)1920Γ—1080 @ 240 Hz: 1 ms Β· 1920Γ—1080 @ 120 Hz: 4 ms Β· 3840Γ—2160 @ 60 Hz: 2 msβ€”
Variable refresh rateHDMI VRRβ€”
Auto low-latency modeYesYes
Audio
Speaker power90 W30 W
Speaker count42
Audio channelsβ€”Stereo
Dolby AtmosYesYes
DTSYesβ€”
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical
HDMI ARCβ€”Yes
HDMI eARCYesYes
Bluetooth audio outYesYes
Inputs, control & connectivity
Max input signal3840 Γ— 2160β€”
HDMI port count32
HDMI ports (feature-level)HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, eARC; HDMI 3: HDMI 2.1HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM); HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1 (ALLM)
USB-C video (DP Alt Mode)Yesβ€”
USB media playbackβ€”Yes
RS-232Yesβ€”
Control ecosystem driversControl4, HomeKit, Alexa, Google HomeAlexa, Google Home, Control4, HomeKit
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth version5.4β€”
EthernetYesYes
Firmware / software
Smart OSGoogle TVGoogle TV
OS versionAndroid TV 14.0β€”
Certified OSβ€”Yes
NetflixNativeβ€”
CastingAirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, MiracastChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
RAM8 GBβ€”
Storage128 GBβ€”
SoCMT9655β€”
Update policyOver-the-air (OTA) software updatesβ€”
3D
3D supportYesβ€”
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomβ€”
Setup automation
Auto keystoneYesβ€”
Screen fit / alignmentYesYes
Eye-protection sensorYesYes
Acoustic noise
Fan noise (sound pressure)Rated: 28 dB(A)β€”
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40Β°C5–35Β°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Rated voltage100–240 V120 V
Rated frequency50–60 Hz60 Hz
Power consumption (max)β€”300 W
Standby power0.5 W0.5 W
Physical & installation
Width562 mm531 mm
Depth323 mm335 mm
Height139 mm120 mm
Weight8.35 kg8.5 kg
Colours / finishesBlackβ€”
Mount hole patternScrew: M6*15mmβ€”
Safety & compliance
Photobiological risk groupRG2RG2
Laser product classClass 1Class 1
Safety & market certificationsFCC, CE, IMAX Enhanced, ISFFCC
Support & ownership
WarrantyπŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ US 2 yrπŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦ CA 2 yr
User manualhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdfβ€”
In the box
Box contentsProjector, Dust cover, Remote, User manual, Cleaning cloth, Power cord, Av cable, Usb c cable, Usb a to micro usb cable, Batteriesβ€”
Remote typeBacklitVoice