AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs ViewSonic X2000B-4K

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro is better for gaming, quieter and broader on HDR. ViewSonic X2000B-4K is $300 cheaper and lighter.

	AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro$2,499 · Amazon Buy	ViewSonic X2000B-4KMSRP $2,199

Key differences
White light output
White light output	2,600 lm ISO	2,000 lm ANSI
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.22:1
Lowest input lag
Lowest input lag	1 msDerived	—
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
MSRP
MSRP	$3,499	$2,199
Best price
Best price	$2,499	—
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.44 m	0.49 m
Picture
White light output
White light output	2,600 lm ISO	2,000 lm ANSI
Imaging technology
Imaging technology	DLP	DLP
Chip / panel diagonal
Chip / panel diagonal	0.47 in	0.47 in
Native resolution
Native resolution	1080p (1920 × 1080)	—
Native aspect
Native aspect	16:9Derived	16:9Derived
Addressable resolution
Addressable resolution	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)	4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
Native contrast (on/off)	6,000:1	—
Dynamic contrast
Dynamic contrast	60,000:1	3,000,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	—
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	Rec. 709 100% (u′v′)
Colour bit depth (per channel)
Colour bit depth (per channel)	—	10 bit
Colour temperature presets
Colour temperature presets	—	D93, D65, Custom
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	Adjustable
Colour management (CMS)
Colour management (CMS)	—	6-axis
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom, Frame sequential
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	—
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	20,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Light output control
Light output control	—	Steps
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.22:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Rear of the case	Rear of the case
Image size
Image size	80–200 in	65–150 in
Projection offset
Projection offset	—	140%
Zoom
Zoom	—	None
Focal length
Focal length	—	2.34 mm
Aperture (f-number)
Aperture (f-number)	—	3.2
Focus
Focus	Motorised	Motorised
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	None
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	None
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	4-corner
Grid warp
Grid warp	—	Yes
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	No
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 Hz	4K UHD: 60 Hz
Input lag
Input lag	1080p: 120 Hz 4 ms · 240 Hz 1 ms · 4K UHD: 60 Hz 2 ms	—
Gaming features
Gaming features	ALLM, HDMI VRR	—
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
HDMI inputs	2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)	HDMI 2.0 (HDCP 2.2) · HDMI 2.0 (ARC, HDCP 2.2)
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
USB media playback
USB media playback	—	Yes
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Horizontal scan
Horizontal scan	—	15–135 kHz
Vertical scan
Vertical scan	—	23–120 Hz
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	4.2
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	—
OS version
OS version	14	—
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9655	—
RAM
RAM	8 GB	—
Storage
Storage	128 GB	32 GB
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Via dongle
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast	—
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	90 W	50 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	2
Layout
Layout	—	Stereo
Tuned by
Tuned by	—	Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X	Dolby Audio, DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	3.5 mm, HDMI ARC, Bluetooth
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Bluetooth speaker mode
Bluetooth speaker mode	—	Yes
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	562 × 323 × 139 mm	451 × 332 × 100 mm
Weight
Weight	8,350 g	6,800 g
Colours
Colours	Black	Black
Orientations
Orientations	—	Table, Ceiling, Rear
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, 15 mm screws	M4, screws ≤ 12 mm
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	0–40°C
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	0–90%RH
Altitude
Altitude	—	High-altitude mode
Power draw
Power draw	—	250 W
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	Up to 0.5 W
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	Normal 32 dB(A) · Eco 30 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	Class 1
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	RG2
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	Yes
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	CE
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	3 yr (light source 1 yr)
User manual
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
In the box	Power cord, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, AV cable, USB cable, Lens cap, Cleaning kit	Power cord, Remote, Quick start guide
Remote
Remote	Backlit	Backlit

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro$2,499 · Amazon

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