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AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Hisense L9Q Pro

What Aetherion Max does better (2) and where L9Q Pro wins (5) — every spec side by side.

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
AWOL Vision · 2026Aetherion Max
7.9Score
2 advantages≈ US$3,200
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Hisense L9Q Pro
Hisense · 2026L9Q Pro
4.6Score
5 advantages≈ US$6,500
8.1Picture9.1
6.0Smart features & sound6.8

Why is Aetherion Max better than L9Q Pro?

  1. Light source life25,000 h vs 20,000 h+25%
  2. Weight11.9 kg vs 13.3 kg+12%

Why is L9Q Pro better than Aetherion Max?

  1. Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm vs 5,500 lm+67%
  2. Lens shiftNone vs Vertical
  3. Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)6,000:1 vs 200,000:133.3×
  4. Audio outputNo · Aetherion Max: Yes
  5. HDMI inputs3 vs 4+33%
Specifications

Side by side

Hisense L9Q ProHisense L9Q Pro≈ US$6,5004.6
Picture
Resolution (on screen)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)3840 × 2160 (4K UHD)
Native panel resolution1920 × 1080 (Full HD)1920 × 1080 (Full HD)
4K method4K by pixel shifting4K by pixel shifting
Display technologyDLPDLP
Light sourceLaserLaser
Brightness (ANSI / ISO lumens)3,300 lm5,500 lm
Contrast ratio (dynamic / claimed)6,000:1200,000:1
HDR supportYesYes
HDR formatsHDR10+, HDR10, HLG, Dolby VisionHDR10+, HDR10, Dolby Vision
Dolby VisionYesYes
Motion interpolation (MEMC)—Yes
3D playbackYes—
Gaming
Game / low-latency modeYesYes
Lens & placement
Throw ratio0.2:10.18:1
Throw typeUltra short throw (under 0.4:1)Ultra short throw (under 0.4:1)
Distance for a 100″ 16:9 image0.44 m0.4 m
Smallest image size80″80″
Largest image size200″200″
Lens shiftNoneVertical
AutofocusNo—
Keystone correctionYes—
Automatic keystone correctionNo—
Smart & streaming
Smart platformGoogle TVVIDAA
Built-in smart platformYesYes
Netflix (officially licensed)YesYes
Wi-FiYesYes
BluetoothYesYes
AirPlayYes—
Chromecast built-inYes—
Voice assistantGoogle Assistant, Amazon Alexa—
Internal storage128 GB—
Connectivity
HDMI inputs34
HDMI eARCYes—
USB-C video inputYes—
USB portYesYes
Ethernet (LAN)YesYes
VGA inputNoNo
Audio outputNoYes
Battery, power & lifetime
Light source life25,000 h20,000 h
Design & noise
Fan noise—40 dB
Fan noise (eco mode)—29 dB
Weight11.9 kg13.3 kg
Width562 mm—
Height139 mm—
Depth323 mm—
ColoursBlackGold
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