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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs Hisense PL2

AWOL Vision Aetherion ProAWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
$2,299
Hisense PL2Hisense PL2
MSRP $2,499
Key differences
White light output2,600 lm ISO2,700 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)6,000:13,000:1
Throw ratio0.2:10.22:1
Lowest input lag1 msDerived—
HDR formatsHDR10, + HDR10+, + HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Light sourceRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
Fan noise28 dB(A)32 dB(A)
Price$2,299MSRP $2,499
Room fit
Distance to screen0.44 m0.49 m
Brightness
Rated brightness2,600 lmDerived2,700 lmDerived
White light output2,600 lm ISO2,700 lm ANSI
Display system
Imaging technologyDLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal0.47 in0.47 in
On-screen resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution1080p (1920 × 1080)1080p (1920 × 1080)
Native aspect16:9Derived16:9Derived
Addressable resolution4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)6,000:13,000:1
Dynamic contrast60,000:12,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast methodIris + light-source dimming—
Manual irisYes—
Colour
Colour gamutBT.2020 110% areaDCI-P3 85%
Colour bit depth (per channel)—10 bit
HDR
HDR formatsHDR10, + HDR10+, + HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, Dolby Vision
Tone mappingDynamic—
Calibration
Picture certifications+ ISF, + IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker ModeFilmmaker Mode
3D
3DYesYes
3D formatsFrame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
3D glasses sync—DLP-Link
Light source
Light sourceRGB triple laserLaser (phosphor)
EmitterRGB triple laserBlue laser + phosphor
Light engine—X-Fusion
Laser wavelengths—B 455 nm
Light-source life25,000 h25,000 h
Life defined as50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio0.2:10.22:1
Throw measured fromRear of the case—
Image size80–200 in80–150 in
Zoom—None
FocusMotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shiftNoneNone
Horizontal lens shiftNoneNone
Auto keystoneYesYes
Corner correction8-point8-point
Auto setupFit to screen—
Interchangeable lensNo—
Lens materialGlass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
Max input refresh1080p: 240 Hz4K UHD: 60 Hz
Max refresh at 1080p240 HzDerived—
Max refresh at 4K—60 HzDerived
Input lag1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms—
Lowest input lag1 msDerived—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz2 msDerived—
Gaming featuresALLM, + HDMI VRRALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0 (eARC)
HDMI inputs (count)3Derived3Derived
Newest HDMI versionHDMI 2.1DerivedHDMI 2.1Derived
Other video inputsUSB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution4K UHD—
Control portsRS-232—
Control-system driversControl4Control4
Smart platform
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.45.3
EthernetYesYes
Smart platformGoogle TVGoogle TV
OS version14—
ChipsetMediaTek MT9655—
RAM8 GB—
Storage128 GB—
NetflixBuilt in—
CastingChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, + MiracastChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
Smart homeAlexa, Google Home, + HomeKitAlexa, Google Home
Audio
Speaker power90 W30 W
Speakers42
Layout—Stereo
Audio formatsDolby Atmos, + DTS Virtual:X+ Dolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, + Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio returneARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)562 × 323 × 139 mm531 × 335 × 120 mm
Weight8,350 g8,500 g
Colours+ Black+ Grey
Ceiling mountM6, 15 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature5–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity20–80%RH20–80%RH
Power draw—Max 350 W
Standby0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input100–240 V · 50/60 Hz120–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise28 dB(A)32 dB(A)
Safety & compliance
Laser classClass 1Class 1
Risk groupRG2RG2
Eye-protection sensorYesYes
Marks+ CE, FCCFCC
Support & ownership
Warranty2 yr2 yr
User manualhttps://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf—
In the box
In the boxPower cord, + Remote, Remote batteries, + User manual, + AV cable, + USB cable, + Lens cap, + Cleaning kitPower cord, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide
RemoteBacklitVoice