JMGO O2S Ultra
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
4.4/5
A bright triple laser ultra short throw TV replacement for a living room, and one of the best big screen projectors for gaming.
- 3,300 ISO 21118Brightness
- 1920 x 1080 (1080p)Native resolution
- RGB laserLight source
- Google TV, licensed NetflixStreaming
- 1 msInput lag
Check price at Amazon$3,499
Price checked October 29, 2026. As an Amazon Associate we earn from qualifying purchases.
Pros
- Bright enough for a living room, measured over 3,000 lumens
- Very low lag with 4K/120Hz and 1080p/240Hz modes, great for gaming
- Triple laser gives very wide color
- Two year warranty
Cons
- Expensive
- Clipped bright highlights in testing, pending a firmware fix
- No automatic focus or keystone claimed, so it needs careful placement
The AWOL Vision Aetherion family
Every AWOL Vision Aetherion model we rank, smallest first. Ratings compare each against its own type.
| Model | Brightness | Rating | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWOL Vision Aetherion Pro | 2,600 ISO 21118 | 4.1/5 | $2,299 |
| AWOL Vision Aetherion Max (this one) | 3,300 ISO 21118 | 4.4/5 | $3,499 |
How it scores
The rating comes from 8 measured or published factors, each scored 0-100 against fixed reference points for its type. How we rank explains each one.
Independent measurements
Brightness, input lag and contrast measured by independent reviewers.
| Tested by | Brightness | Input lag | Contrast | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectorCentral | 3,031 lm | 3 ms | 22,000:1 | Brightest in Vivid mode; Standard 2,879, Filmmaker 2,213, PC/Game 2,303 lumens. Lag 3 ms at 1080p/240Hz in High Refresh mode, 13 ms at 1080p/60 and 14 ms at 4K/60 in standard PC/Game mode. On/off contrast about 9,575:1 to 22,000:1 depending on EBL and iris settings. Highlight clipping noted, with a fix promised. |
Specifications
| Model number | Aetherion Max |
|---|---|
| Picture | |
| Brightness | 3,300 ISO 21118 |
| Native resolution | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) |
| Picture resolution | 4K (pixel shift from 1920x1080) |
| 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) |
| Largest image | 200 in |
| Auto screen fit | Yes |
| Optical zoom | None |
| Streaming and gaming | |
| Built-in apps | Google TV, licensed Netflix |
| Input lag | 1 ms |
| Top refresh rate | 240 Hz |
| HDMI ports | 3 |
| eARC | Yes |
| Speakers | 40 W |
| Build | |
| Battery | None |
| Fan noise | 28 dB |
| Dimensions | 22.13 x 12.72 x 5.49 in (W x D x H) |
| Weight | 19.3 lb |
| Warranty | 2 years |
| Released | 2026-07 |
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