AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs Hisense PX2-PRO

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro is $1,000.99 cheaper, lighter and broader on HDR.

Key differences
White light output
2,600 lm ISO2,400 lm ANSI
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Throw ratio
0.2:10.25:1
Lowest input lag
1 msDerived—
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Fan noise
28 dB(A)—
MSRP
$3,499$3,499.99
Best price
$2,499—
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.55 m
Picture
White light output
2,600 lm ISO2,400 lm ANSI
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 dimming—
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
BT.2020 110% areaBT.2020 107%
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Greyscale control points
—20
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker ModeFilmmaker Mode
3D
YesNo
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom—
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Emitter
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Laser wavelengths
—R 643 · G 525 · B 465 nm
Light-source life
25,000 hOver 25,000 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 in90–130 in
Zoom
—None
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Vertical lens shift
NoneNone
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Auto keystone
Yes—
Corner correction
8-point—
Auto setup
Fit to screen—
Interchangeable lens
No—
Lens material
Glass—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
—Yes
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 ms—
Gaming features
ALLM, HDMI VRRALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.0
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
Control ports
RS-232RS-232
Control-system drivers
Control4Control4
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.4—
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
14—
Google-certified
—Yes
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655—
RAM
8 GB—
Storage
128 GB—
Netflix
Built inBuilt in
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, MiracastChromecast built-in, AirPlay 2
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKitAlexa, Google Home, HomeKit
Audio
Speaker power
90 W30 W
Speakers
4—
Layout
—Stereo
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:XDolby Audio, Dolby Atmos
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
—Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
562 × 323 × 139 mm520 × 324 × 160 mm
Weight
8,350 g9,200 g
Colours
BlackGrey
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C5–35°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH20–80%RH
Power draw
—Max 240 W
Standby
0.5 WUp to 0.5 W
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz120 V · 60 Hz
Fan noise
28 dB(A)—
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1Class 1
Risk group
RG2RG1
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
FDA laser notice
—Notice 57
Marks
CE, FCC—
Warranty
2 yr🇺🇸 US 2 yr · 🇨🇦 CA 2 yr
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, Remote, Remote batteries, Quick start guide, Warranty card, Audio cable, Cleaning kit
Remote
BacklitVoice · backlit