AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro vs XGIMI MIRA Pro

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro is broader on HDR. XGIMI MIRA Pro is $800 cheaper, brighter and lighter.

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Key differences
White light outputISO
2,600 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Throw ratio
0.2:10.18:1
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Fan noise
28 dB(A)Up to Eco 28 dB(A)
MSRP
$3,499$1,999
Best price
$2,499$1,699
Room fit
Distance to screen
0.44 m0.39 m
Picture
White light outputISO
2,600 lm ISO3,000 lm ISO
Imaging technology
DLPDLP
Chip / panel diagonal
0.47 in0.39 in
Native resolution
1080p (1920 × 1080)—
Native aspect
16:9Derived16:9Derived
Pixel shift
—Yes (scheme not stated)
Addressable resolution
4K UHD (3840 × 2160)4K UHD (3840 × 2160)
Native contrast (on/off)
6,000:1—
Dynamic contrast
60,000:120,000:1
Dynamic contrast method
Iris + light-source dimming—
Manual iris
Yes—
Colour gamut
BT.2020 110% areaBT.2020 110% area
HDR formats
HDR10, HDR10+, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+, HLG, Dolby Vision
Tone mapping
Dynamic—
Picture certifications
ISF, IMAX Enhanced, Filmmaker Mode—
3D
YesYes
3D formats
Frame packing, Side-by-side, Top-bottomFrame packing, Side-by-side
Light source
Light source
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Emitter
RGB triple laserRGB triple laser
Light-source life
25,000 h—
Life defined as
50% brightness—
Optics
Throw ratio
0.2:10.18:1
Throw measured from
Rear of the caseRear of the case
Image size
80–200 in80–120 in
Zoom
—None
Focus
MotorisedMotorised
Autofocus
—Yes
Vertical lens shift
None—
Horizontal lens shift
None—
Auto keystone
YesYes
Corner correction
8-point—
Auto setup
Fit to screenFit 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 ms1080p: 240 Hz 1 ms
Gaming features
ALLM, HDMI VRRALLM
Inputs & control
HDMI inputs
2 × HDMI 2.1 · HDMI 2.1 (eARC)2 × HDMI · HDMI (eARC)
Other video inputs
USB-C (DisplayPort)—
Max input resolution
4K UHD—
Control ports
RS-232—
Control-system drivers
Control4—
Smart platform
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.45.2
Ethernet
YesYes
Smart platform
Google TVGoogle TV
OS version
14—
Chipset
MediaTek MT9655MediaTek MT9679
RAM
8 GB2 GB
Storage
128 GB64 GB
Netflix
Built in—
Casting
Chromecast built-in, AirPlay 2, MiracastChromecast built-in
Smart home
Alexa, Google Home, HomeKit—
Audio
Speaker power
90 W36 W
Speakers
43
Layout
—2.1
Tuned by
—Harman Kardon
Audio formats
Dolby Atmos, DTS Virtual:XDTS Virtual:X
Audio outputs
3.5 mm, Optical, HDMI eARC, BluetoothOptical, HDMI eARC
HDMI audio return
eARCDerivedeARCDerived
Physical & installation
Dimensions (W × D × H)
562 × 323 × 139 mm464 × 268 × 122 mm
Weight
8,350 g5,300 g
Colours
BlackBeige
Ceiling mount
M6, 15 mm screws—
Environment & power
Operating temperature
5–40°C0–40°C
Operating humidity
20–80%RH—
Power draw
—Max 180 W
Standby
0.5 W—
Power supply
—External adapter
Mains input
100–240 V · 50/60 Hz100–240 V · 50/60 Hz
Fan noise
28 dB(A)Up to Eco 28 dB(A)
Safety & support
Laser class
Class 1—
Risk group
RG2RG2
Eye-protection sensor
YesYes
Marks
CE, FCC—
Warranty
2 yr2 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, Power adapter, Remote, Remote batteries, User manual, Warranty card
Remote
BacklitBluetooth
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