AWOL Aetherion Max vs Valerion VisionMaster Max

The Valerion VisionMaster Max is the stronger all-round projector: native 4K DLP, a triple-laser RGB source rated to 25,000 hours, 3,500 ISO lumens, 15,000:1 native contrast with a 50,000:1 dynamic figure, and Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced and HDR10+ support. The AWOL Aetherion Max is a compact ultra-short-throw unit with 3,300 lumens, a dynamic iris and 6,000:1 native contrast, and its owners rate it highly, but it gives up resolution, lens flexibility and format support. Buy the Valerion for a dedicated theater with room for a long or mid throw; buy the AWOL if you need a short-throw box that sits close to the wall.

• Choose the AWOL Aetherion Max if you need an ultra-short-throw projector that sits right under the screen and you value deep native blacks from its dynamic iris over native 4K and lens flexibility.
• Choose the Valerion VisionMaster Max if you want native 4K, a long-life triple-laser light source, broad HDR format support and lens shift for a flexible home theater setup.