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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Epson EH-LS500
What Aetherion Max does better (2) and where EH-LS500 wins (4) — every spec side by side.
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8.1Picture9.4
5.5Setup & placement8.7
Dimensions
Size comparison
Aetherion MaxEH-LS500
| Aetherion Max | EH-LS500 | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 139 mm | 228 mm | −89 mm |
| Width | 562 mm | 458 mm | +104 mm |
| Depth | 323 mm | 375 mm | −52 mm |
| Weight | 11.9 kg | 9.3 kg | +2.6 kg |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Aetherion Max better than EH-LS500?
- Light source life25,000 h vs 20,000 h+25%
- Largest image size200″ vs 130″+54%
Why is EH-LS500 better than Aetherion Max?
- Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 4,000 lm+21%
- Automatic keystone correctionNo · Aetherion Max: Yes
- Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)6,000:1 vs 2,500,000:1416.7×
- Weight11.9 kg vs 9.3 kg+28%
Specifications
Side by side
| Picture | ||
| Resolution (on screen) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) | 3840 × 2160 (4K UHD) |
| Native panel resolution | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) | 1920 × 1080 (Full HD) |
| 4K method | 4K by pixel shifting | 4K by pixel shifting |
| Display technology | DLP | 3LCD |
| Light source | Laser | Laser |
| Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens) | 3,300 lm | 4,000 lm |
| Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed) | 6,000:1 | 2,500,000:1 |
| HDR support | Yes | Yes |
| HDR formats | HDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | HDR10 |
| Dolby Vision | Yes | — |
| Motion interpolation (MEMC) | — | Yes |
| 3D playback | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming | ||
| Game / low-latency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Lens & placement | ||
| Throw ratio | 0.2:1 | 0.27:1 |
| Throw ratio (zoomed in) | — | 0.37:1 |
| Throw type | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) | Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1) |
| Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image | 0.44 m | 0.6 m |
| Smallest image size | 80″ | 65″ |
| Largest image size | 200″ | 130″ |
| Lens shift | None | None |
| Autofocus | No | — |
| Keystone correction | Yes | Yes |
| Automatic keystone correction | No | Yes |
| Sound | ||
| Built-in speakers (total output) | — | 10 W |
| Smart & streaming | ||
| Smart platform | Google TV | — |
| Built-in smart platform | Yes | — |
| Netflix (officially licensed) | Yes | — |
| Wi-Fi | Yes | — |
| Bluetooth | Yes | — |
| AirPlay | Yes | — |
| Chromecast built-in | Yes | — |
| Voice assistant | Google Assistant, Amazon Alexa | — |
| Internal storage | 128 GB | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| HDMI inputs | 3 | 3 |
| HDMI eARC | Yes | — |
| USB-C video input | Yes | — |
| USB port | Yes | Yes |
| Ethernet (LAN) | Yes | Yes |
| VGA input | No | No |
| Audio output | No | No |
| Battery, power & lifetime | ||
| Power consumption | — | 293 W |
| Light source life | 25,000 h | 20,000 h |
| Light source life (eco mode) | — | 30,000 h |
| Design & noise | ||
| Fan noise | — | 37 dB |
| Fan noise (eco mode) | — | 23 dB |
| Weight | 11.9 kg | 9.3 kg |
| Width | 562 mm | 458 mm |
| Height | 139 mm | 228 mm |
| Depth | 323 mm | 375 mm |
| Colours | Black | — |
