AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs WEMAX Nova Pro

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro is brighter and broader on HDR. WEMAX Nova Pro is $799.01 cheaper and lighter.

	AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro$2,499 · Amazon Buy	WEMAX Nova Pro$1,699.99 · Amazon Buy

Key differences
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	2,600 lm ISO	2,100 lm ISO
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	0.23:1
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)	—
MSRP
MSRP	$3,499	$2,999.99
Best price
Best price	$2,499	$1,699.99
Room fit80″100″120″150″
Distance to screen
Distance to screen	0.44 m	0.51 m
Picture
White light outputISO
White light outputISO	2,600 lm ISO	2,100 lm ISO
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	3,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Dynamic contrast method	Iris + light-source dimming	—
Manual iris
Manual iris	Yes	—
Colour gamut
Colour gamut	BT.2020 110% area	Rec. 709 110% area
HDR formats
HDR formats	HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision	HDR10, HLG
Tone mapping
Tone mapping	Dynamic	—
Picture certifications
Picture certifications	ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode	—
3D
3D	Yes	Yes
3D formats
3D formats	Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottom	—
Light source
Light source
Light source	RGB triple laser	Laser (phosphor)
Emitter
Emitter	RGB triple laser	Blue laser + phosphor
Light engine
Light engine	—	ALPD
Light-source life
Light-source life	25,000 h	25,000 h
Life defined as
Life defined as	50% brightness	—
Optics
Throw ratio
Throw ratio	0.2:1	0.23:1
Throw measured from
Throw measured from	Rear of the case	—
Image size
Image size	80–200 in	—
Focus
Focus	Motorised	—
Vertical lens shift
Vertical lens shift	None	—
Horizontal lens shift
Horizontal lens shift	None	—
Auto keystone
Auto keystone	Yes	—
Corner correction
Corner correction	8-point	—
Auto setup
Auto setup	Fit to screen	—
Interchangeable lens
Interchangeable lens	No	—
Lens material
Lens material	Glass	—
Motion & gaming
Frame interpolation (MEMC)
Frame interpolation (MEMC)	—	Yes
Max input refresh
Max input refresh	1080p: 240 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)	2 × HDMI 2.1
Other video inputs
Other video inputs	USB-C (DisplayPort)	—
Max input resolution
Max input resolution	4K UHD	4K UHD
Control ports
Control ports	RS-232	—
Control-system drivers
Control-system drivers	Control4	—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 7	—
Bluetooth
Bluetooth	5.4	—
Ethernet
Ethernet	Yes	Yes
Smart platform
Smart platform	Google TV	Google TV
OS version
OS version	14	—
Chipset
Chipset	MediaTek MT9655	—
RAM
RAM	8 GB	—
Storage
Storage	128 GB	—
Netflix
Netflix	Built in	Built in
Casting
Casting	Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, Miracast	Miracast
Smart home
Smart home	Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit	—
Audio
Speaker power
Speaker power	90 W	30 W
Speakers
Speakers	4	2
Audio formats
Audio formats	Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:X	DTS
Audio outputs
Audio outputs	3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, Bluetooth	Optical, HDMI ARC
HDMI audio return
HDMI audio return	eARCDerived	ARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
Dimensions (W × D × H)	562 × 323 × 139 mm	—
Weight
Weight	8,350 g	6,990 g
Colours
Colours	Black	—
Ceiling mount
Ceiling mount	M6, 15 mm screws	—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
Operating temperature	5–40°C	—
Operating humidity
Operating humidity	20–80%RH	—
Standby
Standby	0.5 W	—
Mains input
Mains input	100–240 V · 50/60 Hz	—
Fan noise
Fan noise	28 dB(A)	—
Safety & support
Laser class
Laser class	Class 1	—
Risk group
Risk group	RG2	—
Eye-protection sensor
Eye-protection sensor	Yes	—
Marks
Marks	CE, FCC	—
Warranty
Warranty	2 yr	2 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	—
Remote
Remote	Backlit	—

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro$2,499 · Amazon

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WEMAX Nova Pro$1,699.99 · Amazon

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