AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs Epson Home Cinema LS6000

The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max rates 4.4 among ultra short throw projectors; the Epson Home Cinema LS6000 rates 3.9 among 4K ones. The Epson Home Cinema LS6000 costs $1,399.01 less ($2,099.99 vs $3,499).

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

Epson Home Cinema LS6000

#24 in 4K3.9Full review

A bright laser home theater projector for buyers who want flexible placement and 120Hz gaming, and who will add their own streaming device.

Amazon $2,099.99

$2,099.99

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	Epson Home Cinema LS6000
Overall rating	4.4/5	3.9/5
Brightness 25%	86 3,300 ISO 21118 lumens	92 3,400 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	63 $1.06 per lumen	81 $0.62 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 1.6x zoom, lens shift
Light life 10%	100 25,000 hour RGB laser	100 20,000 hour laser
Gaming 10%	100 1 ms input lag	71 20 ms input lag
Warranty 5%	50 2-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

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