AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs BenQ TK700: Which to Buy

The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max rates 4.4 among ultra short throw projectors; the BenQ TK700 rates 4.1 among 4K ones. The BenQ TK700 costs $2,300 less ($1,199 vs $3,499).

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs BenQ TK700

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max

#3 in Ultra short throw4.4Full review

A bright triple laser ultra short throw TV replacement for a living room, and one of the best big screen projectors for gaming.

Amazon $3,499

$3,499

BenQ TK700

#20 in 4K4.1Full review

A bright, low-lag lamp projector for gamers who already have a streaming stick or console and want 4K on a budget.

Amazon $1,199

$1,199

Prices were last checked October 29, 2026 and are subject to change; the price and availability shown by the retailer at the time of purchase apply.

Scores side by side

These two sit in different type classes (ultra short throw and 4K), and each is scored against the reference points for its own class, so a rating says how well each does among its own type peers. How we rank explains each factor.

Factor weight	AWOL Vision Aetherion Max	BenQ TK700
Overall rating	4.4/5	4.1/5
Brightness 25%	86 3,300 ISO 21118 lumens	89 3,200 ANSI lumens
Value 15%	63 $1.06 per lumen	96 $0.38 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 4K (pixel shift)
Streaming 15%	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix	0 no built-in apps; needs a streaming stick
Setup 10%	50 Auto keystone	50 Auto keystone, 1.3x zoom
Light life 10%	100 25,000 hour RGB laser	69 15,000 hour lamp
Gaming 10%	100 1 ms input lag	100 4.2 ms input lag
Warranty 5%	50 2-year warranty	100 3-year warranty

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