AWOL Vision Aetherion Max vs JMGO O2S Ultra: Which to Buy

The JMGO O2S Ultra is the better projector overall, rated 4.7 to 4.4. The JMGO O2S Ultra leads on setup and value. The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max wins on warranty and gaming. The JMGO O2S Ultra costs $1,300 less ($2,199 vs $3,499).

Higher rated

JMGO O2S Ultra

#1 in Ultra short throw4.7Full review

A compact, bright triple laser UST for replacing a TV in a living room with some daylight. Its very short throw suits shallow stands where other USTs won’t fit.

Amazon $2,399 JMGO $2,199

$2,199

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.

Which should you buy?

Choose the JMGO O2S Ultra for setup (Autofocus, auto keystone vs Auto keystone) and value ($0.61 per lumen vs $1.06 per lumen).
Choose the AWOL Vision Aetherion Max for warranty (2-year warranty vs 1-year warranty) and gaming (1 ms input lag vs 15 ms input lag).

Scores side by side

Each factor is scored 0-100 against the same fixed reference points for every ultra short throw projector; a clear win is highlighted. How we rank explains each one.

Factor weight	JMGO O2S Ultra	AWOL Vision Aetherion Max
Overall rating	4.7/5	4.4/5
Brightness 25%	92 3,600 ISO lumens	86 3,300 ISO 21118 lumens
Value 15%	93 $0.61 per lumen	63 $1.06 per lumen
Resolution 10%	100 4K (pixel shift)	100 4K (pixel shift)
Streaming 15%	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix	100 Google TV with licensed Netflix
Setup 10%	100 Autofocus, auto keystone	50 Auto keystone
Light life 10%	100 30,000 hour RGB laser	100 25,000 hour RGB laser
Gaming 10%	83 15 ms input lag	100 1 ms input lag
Warranty 5%	0 1-year warranty	50 2-year warranty

Independent measurements

JMGO O2S Ultra

Tested by	Brightness	Input lag	Contrast	Conditions
The Smart Home Hookup: Best UST Projector of 2025	4,081 lm	-	-	4,081 lumens in Dynamic mode with fans at full speed (poor color); 2,454 lumens in its more accurate modes. Input lag stayed under 50 ms at 4K/60 with keystone on; no figure given.