AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs BenQ TK710: Which to Buy

The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max rates 4.4 among ultra short throw projectors; the BenQ TK710 rates 4.1 among 4K ones. The BenQ TK710 costs $1,600 less ($1,899 vs $3,499).

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs BenQ TK710

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 TK710

#19 in 4K4.1Full review

A bright, low-lag 4K laser projector for gamers and movie watchers who already own a streaming device. eARC makes it easy to pair with a sound system.

Amazon $1,899

$1,899

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 TK710
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	83 $0.59 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	40 1.3x zoom, lens shift
Light life 10%	100 25,000 hour RGB laser	100 20,000 hour laser
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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