AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Valerion VisionMaster Max: Which Projector Is Better?

Tested using Methodology v1.0

Updated Jul 27, 2026 12:57 PM

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Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Projector Type Short Throw

Light Source Laser

Native Resolution Pixel Shift 4k

Projector Type Ultra Short Throw

Light Source Laser

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Our Verdict

Valerion VisionMaster Max

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below

Variants

VisionMaster Max (Black)

Aetherion Max (Dark Gunmetal)

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Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

AWOL Vision

Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Main Differences for

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Home Theater

0.0

Outdoors

0.0

Bedroom

0.0

Gaming

0.0

Brightness

0.0

Contrast

0.0

Portability

0.0

Color

0.0

Gaming Responsiveness

0.0

Picture Quality

Brightness

N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture

SAMPLE

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White Light Output

Lock lm

Color Light Output

Lock lm

Screen Brightness

Lock cd/m²

Effective Contrast

N/A

APL Native Contrast

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0.1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast

Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast

Lock : 1

Average White Light Measurement

Lock lm

Average Black Floor Measurement

Lock lm

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

Pre White Balance Picture

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SAMPLE

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture

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Pre Color Picture

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White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

Picture Mode

Locked

Color Temp Setting

Locked

Gamma Setting

Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy

N/A

Post White Balance Picture

SAMPLE

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SAMPLE

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Post Gamma Curve Picture

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SAMPLE

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Post Color Picture

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SAMPLE

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White Balance dE 2000

Lock

Color dE 2000

Lock

Gamma

Lock

Color Temperature

Lock K

White Balance Calibration

Locked

Color Calibration

Locked

Picture Mode

Locked

Color Volume

N/A

CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture

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SAMPLE

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CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage

Lock%

CIELAB BT.2020 Picture

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SAMPLE

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CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage

Lock%

Motion

Judder

N/A

Stitch Pictures

SAMPLE

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SAMPLE

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De-Judder Resolution Impact

Locked

Judder-Free 24p

Locked

Judder-Free 25p

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p

Locked

Judder-Free 25p via 60p

Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps

Locked

Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps

Locked

Rainbow Effect

N/A

RBE Video

SAMPLE

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SAMPLE

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Color Flash Sequence

SAMPLE

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RBE Reduction Mode

Locked

Color Flashes Per Second

Lock

Design

Size

N/A

Dimension Picture

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Height

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Additional Carrying Features

N/A

Carrying Picture

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Carrying Case Picture

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Carrying Handle

Locked

Lens Protection

Locked

Carrying Case

Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility

N/A

Style Picture

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Mounting Holes Picture

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Optical Zoom

Locked

Projector Type

Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio

Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio

Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift

N/A

Vertical Lens Shift

Lock%

N/A

Body Adjustment

Locked

Mounting Holes

Locked

Imaging

Imaging Technology

Locked

Native Resolution

Locked

Aspect Ratio

Locked

Light Source

Locked

Spectral Power Distribution

SAMPLE

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Battery

N/A

Battery Life

N/A

Charge Time

N/A

Power Source

Locked

Fan Noise

N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video

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SAMPLE

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness

LockdBA

Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity

HDMI

Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed

Locked

USB Data Ports

Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm

Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out

Locked

Bluetooth

Locked

Wi-Fi

Locked

Ethernet Speed

Locked

Supported Resolutions

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Locked

4k @ 120Hz

Locked

1440p @ 60Hz

Locked

1440p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz

Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4

Locked

1080p @ 120Hz

Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate

Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate

VRR

Locked

Input Lag

N/A

4k @ 60Hz

Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock

4k @ 120Hz

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz

Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode

Lock

1080p @ 120Hz

Lock

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate

Lock

HDR Format Support

HDR10

Locked

HDR10+

Locked

Dolby Vision

Locked

HLG

Locked

Audio Passthrough

ARC/eARC

Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus

Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT

Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1

Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA

Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1

Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream)

Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1

Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1

Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1

Locked

3D

3D Support

Locked

Features

In The Box

In The Box Picture

SAMPLE

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Smart Features & Sound

Interface Picture

SAMPLE

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Smart OS

Locked

Cast Capable

Locked

Speaker(s)

Locked

Remote-Free Operation

Locked

Screen Adaptation

N/A

Focus

Locked

Vertical Keystone

Locked

Horizontal Keystone

Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction

Locked

Obstacle Avoidance

Locked

Auto Screen Fit

Locked

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Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

AWOL Vision

Black

VisionMaster Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max

Dark Gunmetal

Aetherion Max