AWOL Vision Unveils The World’s Sharpest 4K UST Projector
Las Vegas, NV — January 4, 2026 —
AWOL Vision today (January 4th 2026) announces the Aetherion series, including the Aetherion Max and Aetherion Pro. The lineup features the brand's most advanced projection technology to date and is the world’s sharpest 4K triple-laser ultra-short-throw (UST) system.
Built around proprietary PixelLock™ technology, a new precision optical engine, and a suite of class-leading innovations, Aetherion delivers unprecedented performance across Speed, Scale, and Sharpness, setting a new benchmark for cinematic, sports stadium, and gaming-grade projection.
Combining 4K clarity up to 200”, 1ms-class low-latency gaming, VRR, ALLM, 6,000:1 native contrast, 3,300 ISO lumens (2,600 ISO lumens for Aetherion Pro), and PixelLock™ technology, which fuses and synchronises each pixel at scale, Aetherion sets a new performance level for ultra short throw projection. It’s the industry’s first UST projector that preserves full 4K detail at a massive 200-inch size.
“Aetherion is the culmination of everything we’ve learned in pushing UST boundaries,” said Andy Zhao, Founder & CEO of AWOL Vision. “It’s engineered to outperform on every axis, speed for gamers, scale for home-theater and sports enthusiasts, and sharpness that outclasses every 4K UST projector. Whether in the living room, man cave, or backyard, with Aetherion, you can see the difference down to the pixel.”
Aetherion Max and Aetherion Pro will be showcased throughout CES 2026 at AWOL Vision’s booth, located in Central Hall, booth 20410.
SCALE: 4K Preserved Up to 200”
Aetherion's ability to maintain 4K fidelity at unprecedented scale is enabled by its proprietary PixelLock™ technology. The pixel-alignment technology is designed to ensure every single pixel of a 4K image is fused, synchronised, and perfectly positioned on the screen, without colour fringing, misalignment, or blurring, even at extreme screen sizes up to 200 inches. UST projectors are particularly prone to pixel drift and colour separation due to their extreme projection angles and complex optical paths. PixelLock™ was created specifically to solve these challenges.
PixelLock™ isn’t just software. It’s an integrated optical, mechanical, and digital alignment system that compensates for lens element tolerances, temperature-induced expansion, micro-warping of UST angles, reflective path inconsistencies, and DLP sequencing artefacts. It ensures that every light pathway is optically synchronised, even as external conditions change. Core elements include:
Sapphire glass lens with rare earth coating, delivering razor-sharp images with virtually zero chromatic aberration while enhancing light transmission, contrast, and colour accuracy
Planetary coating process, producing perfectly uniform, high-precision optical films in a pharmaceutical-grade cleanroom
Congruent pixel alignment, ensuring zero colour fringing even at massive scale
Motorised dust-seal lens cover, preserving clarity over years of usage
The result is a theatre-sized canvas with no softness, no drop-off, and no compromises, ideal for home cinemas, large living rooms, and projection-driven entertainment spaces.
SHARPNESS: Effortless Stunning Visuals
Aetherion delivers the sharpest 4K UST image ever, whether enjoyed straight out of the box or finely tuned by home-theatre enthusiasts. Its advanced optical engine produces breathtaking clarity with minimal setup, supported by AWOL Vision’s PixelLock™ technology and a suite of cinematic contrast and colour enhancements, including:
6,000:1 native / 60,000:1 EBL (Enhanced Black Level) contrast for deep, dimensional imagery
EBL™ Shadow Refinement with a 7-level IRIS system, shaping brightness and optimising shadow detail scene-by-scene
3,300 ISO lumens (Aetherion Max) and 2,600 ISO lumens (Aetherion Pro) for bright, punchy images that hold up in real living rooms
Anti-RBE technology reducing rainbow effect by 99.99% for distraction-free 2D and 3D viewing
Dolby Vision, IMAX Enhanced, HDR10+, Filmmaker Mode support
Dynamic Tone Mapping (DTM) for real-time HDR optimisation
Together, these innovations produce stunningly accurate visuals with rich colour, smooth tonal transitions and exceptional clarity across every frame. In addition to its visual performance, Aetherion can also function as a built-in centre-channel speaker when paired with a home audio system such as the AWOL Vision ThunderBeat, allowing users to route audio directly through the projector.
SPEED: Ultra-Responsive Performance for Gaming + Action at the Speed of Sight
Aetherion delivers a next-level motion and gaming experience powered by advanced hardware and intelligent motion control:
1ms-class input latency at 240Hz for competitive gaming responsiveness
VRR (Variable Refresh Rate) for smooth, tear-free gameplay and sports
Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) for instant switching to optimal gaming settings
Dolby Vision Gaming: The first projector to support Dolby Vision Gaming, delivering lifelike HDR with brighter highlights, deeper shadows, and richer colour using dynamic metadata.
Gigabit Ethernet + Wi-Fi 7 for high-bandwidth streaming and cloud gaming
Powered by MT9655 with 8GB RAM & 128GB EMMC memory — the world’s most powerful SoC chipset, first-ever in GTV projectors
Google Android TV 14.0 OS — latest, fastest, smartest
Fast action stays silky, stable, and precise, setting a new standard for UST gaming.
Availability
The AWOL Vision Aetherion Max and Pro will be available commercially in April 2026 at retail prices of $4,499 and $3,499, respectively.
About AWOL Vision
Founded in 2020, AWOL Vision is a leading manufacturer of innovative audiovisual solutions specialising in the development of RGB laser projectors. Aiming to revolutionise the home theater experience, AWOL Vision offers state-of-the-art projection technologies that deliver unparalleled image quality, clarity, and immersion. AWOL Vision is headquartered in Delray Beach, Florida, and is the parent brand of Valerion.
