AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro
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 $2,299$2,299
The AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro rates 4.1 among ultra short throw projectors; the XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI rates 3.4 among native 1080p ones. The XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI costs $2,000.01 less ($298.99 vs $2,299).
XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI
#47 in Native 1080pFull review
A Google TV projector with licensed Netflix and low claimed lag for streaming and casual gaming. Its 2500 ANSI claim is unverified.
Amazon $298.99$298.99
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 native 1080p), 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 Pro | XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1/5 | 3.4/5 |
| Brightness 25% | 69 2,600 ISO 21118 lumens | 0 listed 2,500 lumens rating not credible |
| Value 15% | 74 $0.88 per lumen | 50 no rated brightness (neutral score used) |
| Resolution 10% | 100 4K (pixel shift) | 100 1920 x 1080 native |
| Streaming 15% | 50 Google TV, no licensed Netflix | 100 Google TV with licensed Netflix |
| Setup 10% | 50 Auto keystone | 60 Autofocus, auto keystone |
| Light life 10% | 100 25,000 hour RGB laser | 50 light source life not published (neutral score used) |
| Gaming 10% | 100 1 ms input lag | 95 10 ms input lag |
| Warranty 5% | 50 2-year warranty | 0 1-year warranty |
Specifications
| AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro | XIWBSY Google TV 2500 ANSI | |
|---|---|---|
| Picture | ||
| Brightness | 2,600 ISO 21118 | 2,500 ANSI (listed, not credible) |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) | 1080p |
| Display | DLP | - |
| Light source | RGB laser | - |
| Light source life | 25,000 hours | - |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG | - |
| Color gamut | 110% BT.2020 | - |
| Native contrast | 6,000:1 | - |
| Dynamic contrast | 60,000:1 | - |
| Placement | ||
| Throw | Ultra short throw (0.2:1) | Standard throw |
| Largest image | 200 in | - |
| Autofocus | - | Yes |
| Auto keystone | - | Yes |
| Auto screen fit | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None | None |
| Streaming and gaming | ||
| Built-in apps | Google TV | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 1 ms | 10 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz | 60 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 3 | - |
| eARC | Yes | - |
| Speakers | 40 W | 20 W |
| Build | ||
| Battery | None | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB | 35 dB |
| Dimensions | 22.1 x 12.7 x 5.5 in (W x D x H) | 8.66 x 10.04 x 5.91 in |
| Weight | 19.3 lb | 5.8 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years | 1 years |
| Released | 2026-05 | 2026-09 |