AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs BenQ TK710STi: Which to Buy

The BenQ TK710STi rates 4.5 among 4K projectors; the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max rates 4.4 among ultra short throw ones. The BenQ TK710STi costs $1,500 less ($1,999 vs $3,499).

AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs BenQ TK710STi

BenQ TK710STi

#8 in 4K4.5Full review

A bright short throw 4K laser projector for gamers in smaller rooms who want streaming built in. Costs $100 to $200 more than the standard throw TK710.

Amazon $1,999

$1,999

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

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 (4K and ultra short throw), 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	BenQ TK710STi	AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
Overall rating	4.5/5	4.4/5
Brightness 25%	89 3,200 ANSI lumens	86 3,300 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	81 $0.62 per lumen	63 $1.06 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 4K (pixel shift)
Streaming 15%	100 Android TV with licensed Netflix	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix
Setup 10%	20 1.2x zoom	50 Auto keystone
Light life 10%	100 20,000 hour laser	100 25,000 hour RGB laser
Gaming 10%	100 4.2 ms input lag	100 1 ms input lag
Warranty 5%	100 3-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

Independent measurements

BenQ TK710STi

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