AWOL Vision was at CES 2026 showing its new Aetherion series ultra short throw projectors, the Aetherion Max and Aetherion Pro, at its booth. AWOL is calling this its most advanced UST lineup yet, built around a new optical engine and a proprietary system called PixelLock that’s designed to keep full 4K detail locked in even at very large image sizes.
The main spec story is scale and sharpness: AWOL says Aetherion can preserve full 4K clarity all the way up to a 200-inch image, which is a big claim for UST since these projectors are more prone to alignment issues and edge softness at extreme sizes. Both models are triple-laser 4K projectors with 6,000:1 native contrast, and brightness is split between the two: the Aetherion Max is rated at 3,300 ISO lumens, while the Aetherion Pro comes in at 2,600 ISO lumens. AWOL is also packing in the premium format support you’d expect at this tier, including Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, and Filmmaker Mode.
Gaming is clearly part of the pitch too. AWOL lists 1ms-class low-latency performance at 240Hz, plus VRR and ALLM, and it is also highlighting Dolby Vision Gaming support. On the smart and connectivity side, Aetherion runs Google TV based on Android TV 14 and includes high-bandwidth networking like Wi-Fi 7 and Gigabit Ethernet. Pricing is set at $4,499 for Aetherion Max and $3,499 for Aetherion Pro, with AWOL saying a Kickstarter campaign is planned for February 2026, followed by commercial availability that AWOL lists as April 2026.
