A bright, high contrast ultra short throw TV replacement for living rooms, and the pick for console and PC gamers who want 240Hz on a 100 inch or larger screen.
Amazon $3,997.97The Hisense PX4-PRO is the better projector overall, rated 4.4 to 4.1. The Hisense PX4-PRO leads on streaming and brightness. The AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro wins on value. The AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro costs $1,698.97 less ($2,299 vs $3,997.97).
A triple laser ultra short throw TV replacement for movie and gaming rooms that want deep blacks and a huge picture. Best in a dim room on a proper UST screen.
Amazon $2,299Prices 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 Hisense PX4-PRO for streaming (VIDAA with licensed Netflix vs Google TV, no licensed Netflix) and brightness (3,500 ANSI lumens vs 2,600 ISO 21118 lumens).
- Choose the AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro for value ($0.88 per lumen vs $1.14 per lumen).
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 | Hisense PX4-PRO | AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4/5 | 4.1/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 90 3,500 ANSI lumens | 69 2,600 ISO 21118 lumens |
| Value 15% | 57 $1.14 per lumen | 74 $0.88 per lumen |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 4K (pixel shift) |
| Streaming 15% | 100 VIDAA with licensed Netflix | 50 Google TV, no licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone | 50 Auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 100 1 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 50 2-year warranty |
Specifications
| Hisense PX4-PRO | AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 3,500 ANSI | 2,600 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| Display | DLP | DLP |
| Light source | RGB laser | RGB laser |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | 25,000 hours |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG |
| Color gamut | 118% BT.2020 | 110% BT.2020 |
| Native contrast | - | 6,000:1 |
| Dynamic contrast | 6,500:1 | 60,000:1 |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) |
| Largest image | 200 in | 200 in |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | VIDAA, licensed Netflix | Google TV |
| Input lag | 1 ms | 1 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 4 | 3 |
| eARC | Yes | Yes |
| Speakers | 66 W | 40 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | - | 28 dB |
| Power | 250 W | - |
| Dimensions | 21.3 x 11.3 x 5.6 in | 22.1 x 12.7 x 5.5 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 18.3 lb | 19.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-08 | 2026-05 |
