AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs LG CineBeam HU85LA
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 AWOL Vision Aetherion ProMSRP $3,499 |  LG CineBeam HU85LAMSRP $4,999.99 | |
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| Display system | ||
| Imaging technology | DLP | DLP |
| Technology brand | DLP | DLP |
| Chip / panel diagonal | 0.47 in | 0.66 in |
| Native aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Native resolution | 1920 Γ 1080 | 2716 Γ 1528 |
| Pixel shift | β | XPR 2-way |
| Addressable resolution | 3840 Γ 2160 | 3840 Γ 2160 |
| Optics | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.2:1 | 0.19:1 |
| Throw reference point | Rear | Front |
| Projection distance table | 80β³: 0.08 m Β· 100β³: 0.16 m Β· 120β³: 0.24 m Β· 150β³: 0.36 m Β· 200β³: 0.57 m | 90β³: 0.4 m Β· 95β³: 0.42 m Β· 100β³: 0.45 m Β· 105β³: 0.47 m Β· 110β³: 0.49 m Β· 115β³: 0.51 m Β· 120β³: 0.53 m |
| Zoom type | β | None |
| Focus | Motorized | Manual |
| Vertical lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Horizontal lens shift | 0% | 0% |
| Fixed offset | β | 120% |
| Lens material | sapphire glass | β |
| Interchangeable lens | No | β |
| Image size range | 80β200 in | 90β120 in |
| Corner / warp correction | 8pt | Warp |
| Light source | ||
| Light source type | RGB triple laser | Laser (phosphor) |
| Light source detail | RGB triple pure laser, no colour wheel | 3Ch laser (B LD, R LD, B LD+S/P) |
| Light source life | Rated: 25,000 h | High brightness: 20,000 h |
| Life definition | 50% brightness | β |
| Warm-up time | β | 12 s |
| Cool-down time | β | 2 s |
| Light-source dimming | β | Manual steps |
| Brightness | ||
| ISO light output | 2,600 lm | β |
| ANSI lumens | β | 2,700 lm |
| Brightness uniformity (centre-to-corner) | β | 85% |
| Contrast & black level | ||
| Native on/off contrast | 6,000:1 | β |
| Dynamic contrast | 60,000:1 | 2,000,000:1 |
| Dynamic light control | Iris + laser dimming | β |
| Manual iris / aperture | Yes | β |
| Colour | ||
| DCI-P3 gamut | β | 97% |
| BT.2020 gamut | 110% | β |
| Gamut metric | β | Coverage |
| Filmmaker Mode | Yes | β |
| Calibration & picture control | ||
| Colour management system | β | 6-axis |
| ISF certified | Yes | β |
| HDR | ||
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10 |
| Tone mapping type | Dynamic | Dynamic |
| Tone-mapping brand name | β | Dynamic Tone Mapping |
| Motion & gaming | ||
| Frame interpolation (MEMC) | β | Yes |
| Interpolation at 4K | β | Yes |
| Max refresh rate | 1920Γ1080: 240 Hz | 1920Γ1080: 120 Hz Β· 3840Γ2160: 60 Hz |
| Input lag (rated) | 1920Γ1080 @ 240 Hz: 1 ms Β· 1920Γ1080 @ 120 Hz: 4 ms Β· 3840Γ2160 @ 60 Hz: 2 ms | β |
| Variable refresh rate | HDMI VRR | β |
| Auto low-latency mode | Yes | β |
| Audio | ||
| Speaker power | 90 W | 10 W |
| Speaker count | 4 | 2 |
| Audio channels | β | Stereo |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| DTS | Yes | Yes |
| Audio outputs | 3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth | Optical, Bluetooth, HDMI ARC |
| HDMI ARC | β | Yes |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | β |
| Bluetooth speaker mode | β | Yes |
| Bluetooth audio out | Yes | Yes |
| Inputs, control & connectivity | ||
| Max input signal | 3840 Γ 2160 | 4096 Γ 2160 |
| HDMI port count | 3 | 2 |
| HDMI ports (feature-level) | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.1; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.1, eARC; HDMI 3: HDMI 2.1 | HDMI 1: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2; HDMI 2: HDMI 2.0, HDCP 2.2 |
| Horizontal scan frequency | β | 26.97β135 kHz |
| Vertical scan frequency | β | 23.97β120 Hz |
| USB-C video (DP Alt Mode) | Yes | Yes |
| USB media playback | β | Yes |
| RS-232 | Yes | β |
| LAN control | β | Yes |
| Control ecosystem drivers | Control4, HomeKit, Alexa, Google Home | Control4, Crestron, Savant |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | β |
| Bluetooth version | 5.4 | β |
| Ethernet | Yes | Yes |
| Firmware / software | ||
| Smart OS | Google TV | webOS |
| OS version | Android TV 14.0 | webOS 4.5 |
| Netflix | Native | Native |
| Casting | AirPlay 2, Chromecast built-in, Miracast | Miracast, DLNA |
| RAM | 8 GB | β |
| Storage | 128 GB | β |
| SoC | MT9655 | Quad Core |
| Update policy | Over-the-air (OTA) software updates | β |
| 3D | ||
| 3D support | Yes | β |
| 3D formats | Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom | β |
| Setup automation | ||
| Auto keystone | Yes | β |
| Screen fit / alignment | Yes | β |
| Eye-protection sensor | Yes | β |
| Acoustic noise | ||
| Fan noise (sound pressure) | Rated: 28 dB(A) | Eco: 26 dB(A) Β· Medium: 28 dB(A) Β· High brightness: 30 dB(A) |
| Environment & power | ||
| Operating temperature | 5β40Β°C | 0β40Β°C |
| Operating humidity | 20β80%RH | 0β80%RH |
| High-altitude mode | β | Yes |
| Rated voltage | 100β240 V | 100β240 V |
| Rated frequency | 50β60 Hz | 50β60 Hz |
| Power consumption (max) | β | 350 W |
| Standby power | 0.5 W | 0.5 W |
| Power supply | β | Internal |
| Physical & installation | ||
| Width | 562 mm | 680 mm |
| Depth | 323 mm | 347 mm |
| Height | 139 mm | 128 mm |
| Weight | 8.35 kg | 12.2 kg |
| Colours / finishes | Black | White |
| Mount hole pattern | Screw: M6*15mm | Thread: M4 Β· Screw length mm: 8β8 |
| Safety & compliance | ||
| Photobiological risk group | RG2 | RG2 |
| Laser product class | Class 1 | Class 1 |
| Safety & market certifications | FCC, CE, IMAX Enhanced, ISF | FCC, ETL |
| Support & ownership | ||
| Warranty | πΊπΈ US 2 yr | πΊπΈ US 2 yr Β· π¨π¦ CA 1 yr |
| Latest firmware | β | LG Cinebeam SW Ver.04.00.14 |
| User manual | https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/0554/7445/4576/files/Aetherion_User_Manual_20260209_compressed.pdf | https://gscs-b2c.lge.com/open/downloadFile?fileId=RldfLu5sw5QyMECGkwA3SQ |
| In the box | ||
| Box contents | Projector, Dust cover, Remote, User manual, Cleaning cloth, Power cord, Av cable, Usb c cable, Usb a to micro usb cable, Batteries | Projector, Remote, Batteries, Power cord, Manual, Edge guards |
| Remote type | Backlit | Backlit |