AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs HP BP5000 PLUS

	AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro $2,299	HP BP5000 PLUS
Key differences
White light output	2,600 lm ISO	2,600 lm ANSI
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.23:1
Lowest input lag	1 msDerived	—
HDR formats	HDR10, + HDR10+, + HLG, + Dolby Vision	HDR10
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	—
Price	$2,299	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen	0.44 m	0.52 m
Brightness
Rated brightness	2,600 lmDerived	2,600 lmDerived
White light output	2,600 lm ISO	2,600 lm ANSI
Claimed brightness (non-standard)	—	6,500 lm
Brightness uniformity	—	Over 85%
Display system
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	—
On-screen resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)Derived
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	—
Contrast
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast	60,000:1	500,000:1
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	—
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	Over DCI-P3 90%
HDR
HDR formats	HDR10, + HDR10+, + HLG, + Dolby Vision	HDR10
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Calibration
Picture certifications	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	—
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	—
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter	RGB triple laser	—
Light engine	—	ALPD 4.0
Light-source life	25,000 h	Over 25,000 h
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.23:1
Throw measured from	Rear of the case	—
Image size	80–200 in	80.21–120 in
Projection offset	—	140%
Zoom	—	None
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Autofocus	—	Yes
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction	8-point	8-point
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	—
Max refresh at 1080p	240 HzDerived	—
Input lag	1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms	—
Lowest input lag	1 msDerived	—
Input lag at 4K 60 Hz	2 msDerived	—
Gaming features	ALLM, HDMI VRR	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)	HDMI (ARC) · HDMI
HDMI inputs (count)	3Derived	2Derived
Newest HDMI version	HDMI 2.1Derived	—
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
Control ports	RS-232	—
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth	5.4	4.0
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform	Google TV	—
OS version	14	—
Chipset	MediaTek MT9655	—
RAM	8 GB	3 GB
Storage	128 GB	32 GB
Netflix	Built in	—
Casting	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power	90 W	30 W
Speakers	4	2
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X	—
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, Optical, + HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)	562 × 323 × 139 mm	595 × 340 × 140 mm
Weight	8,350 g	15,000 g
Colours	Black	—
Ceiling mount	M6, 15 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Altitude	—	Up to 5,000 m
Power draw	—	Max 450 W
Standby	0.5 W	—
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	—
Safety & compliance
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group	RG2	—
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks	CE, FCC	—
Support & ownership
Warranty	2 yr	1 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 kit	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, + Quick start guide, + Warranty card
Remote	Backlit	—