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XGIMI AURA 2 vs AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessEffective ContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor GamutColor Volume
    Motion
      JudderRainbow Effect
    Design
      SizeAdditional Carrying FeaturesPhysical Setup FlexibilityImagingBatteryFan Noise
    Inputs
      Inputs & ConnectivitySupported ResolutionsVariable Refresh RateInput LagHDR Format SupportAudio Passthrough3D
    Features
      In The BoxSmart Features & SoundScreen Adaptation
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Products

XGIMI AURA 2
AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro

Tested using Methodology v0.12

Updated Jun 25, 2026 07:36 PM

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XGIMI AURA 2 Picture

Track

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Picture

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Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Projector Type
Ultra Short Throw
Light Source
LED + Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Projector Type
Ultra Short Throw
Light Source
Laser
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Our Verdict

XGIMI AURA 2

AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro

The XGIMI AURA 2 is easier to place in brighter rooms than the AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro due to its higher peak brightness and more accurate image out-of-the-box. But in a dark room context, the AWOL is far superior due to its outstanding contrast and much wider color gamut. Plus, the AWOL handles judder far better than the XGIMI, leading to a smoother viewing experience when watching movies. The AWOL is also far superior for gaming, with high refresh rate support, extremely low input lag, and even VRR. 

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  • AURA 2 (Moonlight Sand)
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

XGIMI AURA 2 Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Brightness Uniformity 
 

Lock%

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Effective Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

XGIMI AURA 2 APL Native Contrast Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro APL Native Contrast Sample

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0.1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

0.5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

1% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

5% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

10% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

15% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

25% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

50% APL Native Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Native Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Full-On/Full-Off Contrast 
 

Lock : 1
Lock : 1

Average White Light Measurement 
 

Lock lm

Average Black Floor Measurement 
 

Lock lm

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

XGIMI AURA 2 Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Pre Color Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Pre Color Picture Sample

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White Balance dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Temp Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Gamma Setting 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Post White Balance Picture  

XGIMI AURA 2 Post White Balance Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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Post Color Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Post Color Picture Sample

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White Balance dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Color dE 2000 
 

Lock
Lock

Gamma 
 

Lock
Lock

Color Temperature 
 

Lock K
Lock K

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Gamut 
 

N/A
N/A

Gamut Picture - Rec. 709  

XGIMI AURA 2 Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 709 Sample

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BT.709 xy 
 

Lock%

BT.709 uv 
 

Lock%

Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Gamut Picture - Rec. 2020 Sample

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BT.2020 xy 
 

Lock%

BT.2020 uv 
 

Lock%

Color Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture  

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CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage 
 

Lock%

CIELAB BT.2020 Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro CIELAB BT.2020 Picture Sample

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CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage 
 

Lock%
Motion

Judder 
 

N/A
N/A

Stitch Pictures  

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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

Judder 24p 
 

0.0

Judder 25p 
 

0.0

Judder 24p via 60p 
 

0.0

Judder 25p via 60p 
 

0.0

Judder 24p via Native Apps 
 

0.0

Judder 25p via Native Apps 
 

0.0

Rainbow Effect 
 

N/A
N/A

RBE Video  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro RBE Video Sample

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Color Flash Sequence 
 

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Color Flash Sequence Sample

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RBE Reduction Mode 
 

Locked

Color Flashes Per Second 
 

Lock
Design

Size 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

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Height  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth  

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Volume 
 

Lock in³ (Lock cm³)
Lock in³ (Lock cm³)

Additional Carrying Features 
 

N/A
N/A

Carrying Picture  

XGIMI AURA 2 Carrying Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Carrying Picture Sample

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Carrying Case Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Carrying Case Picture Sample

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Carrying Handle 
 

Locked
Locked

Lens Protection 
 

Locked
Locked

Carrying Case 
 

Locked
Locked

Physical Setup Flexibility 
 

N/A
N/A

Style Picture  

XGIMI AURA 2 Style Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Style Picture Sample

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Mounting Holes Picture  

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Optical Zoom 
 

Locked
Locked

Projector Type 
 

Locked
Locked

Minimum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Maximum Throw Ratio 
 

Lock
Lock

Horizontal Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

N/A
N/A

Body Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Mounting Holes 
 

Locked
Locked

Imaging 
 

Imaging Technology 
 

Locked
Locked

Native Resolution 
 

Locked
Locked

Aspect Ratio 
 

Locked
Locked

Light Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Spectral Power Distribution  

XGIMI AURA 2 Spectral Power Distribution Sample

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Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Battery Life 
 

N/A
N/A

Charge Time 
 

N/A
N/A

Power Source 
 

Locked
Locked

Fan Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
LockdBA
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

Inputs Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro Inputs Picture Sample

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HDMI 
 

Locked
Locked

HDMI 2.1 Rated Speed 
 

Locked
Locked

USB Data Ports 
 

Lock
Lock

Audio Out 3.5mm  

Locked
Locked

Digital Optical Audio Out  

Locked
Locked

Bluetooth  

Locked
Locked

Wi-Fi  

Locked
Locked

Ethernet Speed  

Locked
Locked

Supported Resolutions 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1440p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 60Hz @ 4:4:4 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Locked
Locked

1080p Maximum Refresh Rate 
 

Lock Hz
Lock Hz

Variable Refresh Rate 
 

VRR 
 

Locked
Locked

Input Lag 
 

N/A
N/A

4k @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

4k @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock
Lock

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

N/A
Lock

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock
Lock

HDR Format Support  

HDR10 
 

Locked
Locked

HDR10+ 
 

Locked
Locked

Dolby Vision 
 

Locked
Locked

HLG 
 

Locked
Locked

Audio Passthrough 
 

ARC/eARC 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Atmos Over Dolby Digital Plus 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby Digital Plus 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM 7.1 Over Dolby MAT 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: Dolby TrueHD 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS:X Over DTS-HD MA 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: DTS-HD Master Audio 7.1 
 

Locked
Locked

eARC: LPCM Channels (Bitstream) 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

ARC: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: Dolby Digital 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

Optical: DTS 5.1 
 

Locked
Locked

3D  

3D Support 
 

Locked
Locked
Features

In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture  

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Smart Features & Sound 
 

Interface Picture  

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Smart OS 
 

Locked
Locked

Cast Capable 
 

Locked
Locked

Speaker(s)  

Locked
Locked

Remote-Free Operation 
 

Locked
Locked

Screen Adaptation 
 

N/A
N/A

Focus 
 

Locked
Locked

Vertical Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Horizontal Keystone 
 

Locked
Locked

Post-Movement Auto-Correction 
 

Locked
Locked

Obstacle Avoidance 
 

Locked
Locked

Auto Screen Fit 
 

Locked
Locked

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