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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max vs AWOL Vision Aetherion Max

Which Projector Is Better?

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    Main Differences
    Picture Quality
      BrightnessEffective ContrastPre-Calibration Color AccuracyPost-Calibration Color AccuracyColor 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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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max
AWOL Vision Aetherion Max

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XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Picture

Track

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Picture

Track

Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Projector Type
Standard Throw
Light Source
Laser
Native Resolution
Pixel Shift 4k
Projector Type
Ultra Short Throw
Light Source
Laser

Our Verdict

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max

The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max and the XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max are both strong DLP projectors. The XGIMI is more accurate out of the box and easier to set up thanks to its suite of physical setup and screen-adaptation features. It's also brighter, although the AWOL has a Lens IRIS system that lets users trade brightness for contrast to suit their needs. The AWOL Vision's input lag is also notably lower, making it the better gaming projector, but the XGIMI does a better job at reducing rainbow flashes for those sensitive to them.

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  • HORIZON 20 Max (Gray)
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Picture Quality

Brightness 
 

N/A
N/A

Brightness Measurement Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Brightness Measurement Picture Sample

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White Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Color Light Output 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Screen Brightness 
 

Lock cd/m²
Lock cd/m²

Effective Contrast 
 

N/A
N/A

APL Native Contrast  

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max APL Native Contrast Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max 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
Lock lm

Average Black Floor Measurement 
 

Lock lm
Lock lm

Pre-Calibration Color Accuracy 
 

N/A
N/A

Pre White Balance Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Pre White Balance Picture Sample

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Pre Gamma Curve Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Pre Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Pre Color Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max 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 HORIZON 20 Max Post White Balance Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Post White Balance Picture Sample

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Post Gamma Curve Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Post Gamma Curve Picture Sample

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Post Color Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max 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

Picture Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

White Balance Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Calibration 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Volume 
 

N/A
N/A

CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max CIELAB DCI-P3 Picture Sample

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CIELAB DCI-P3 Coverage 
 

Lock%
Lock%

CIELAB BT.2020 Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max CIELAB BT.2020 Picture Sample

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CIELAB BT.2020 Coverage 
 

Lock%
Lock%
Motion

Judder 
 

N/A
N/A

Stitch Pictures  

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De-Judder Resolution Impact 
 

Locked
Locked

Judder-Free 24p 
 

Locked
Locked

Judder-Free 25p 
 

Locked
Locked

Judder-Free 24p via 60p 
 

Locked
Locked

Judder-Free 25p via 60p 
 

Locked
Locked

Judder-Free 24p via Native Apps 
 

Locked
Locked

Judder-Free 25p via Native Apps 
 

Locked
Locked

Rainbow Effect 
 

N/A
N/A

RBE Video  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max RBE Video Sample

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Color Flash Sequence 
 

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Color Flash Sequence Sample

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RBE Reduction Mode 
 

Locked
Locked

Color Flashes Per Second 
 

Lock
Lock
Design

Size 
 

N/A
N/A

Dimension Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Dimension Picture Sample

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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  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Carrying Picture Sample

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Carrying Case Picture  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max 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  

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Style Picture Sample

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Mounting Holes Picture  

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Mounting Holes Picture Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Mounting Holes Picture Sample

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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 
 

Lock%
N/A

Vertical Lens Shift 
 

Lock%
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  

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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  

XGIMI HORIZON 20 Max Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max Noise @ Maximum Brightness Video Sample

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Noise @ Maximum Brightness 
 

LockdBA
LockdBA
Inputs

Inputs & Connectivity 
 

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 ms
Lock ms

4k @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

4k @ 120Hz 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

1080p @ 60Hz Outside Game Mode 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

1080p @ 120Hz 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

1080p @ Max Refresh Rate 
 

Lock ms
Lock ms

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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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max In The Box Picture Sample

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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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HORIZON 20 Max
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