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AWOL Vision Debuts Aetherion 4K Triple‑Laser UST Projectors at CES With Spring Launch and Kickstarter Plans

The company pitches proprietary PixelLock optics plus low‑latency 240Hz performance to deliver sharper large‑format 4K projection for home theater and gaming.

Overview

  • The Aetherion lineup comprises the Max and Pro models, unveiled at CES 2026 with retail prices of $4,499 and $3,499 respectively.
  • AWOL claims "the world's sharpest" 4K triple‑laser UST system, citing PixelLock technology to maintain full 4K detail at screen sizes up to 200 inches.
  • Core specs include 6,000:1 native contrast, anti‑rainbow tech, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced, and brightness rated at 3,300 ISO lumens for Max and 2,600 for Pro.
  • Gaming features span up to 240Hz with 1ms‑class latency, VRR, ALLM, and what AWOL says is the first projector support for Dolby Vision Gaming.
  • Availability and campaign timing vary by source: AWOL's release cites April retail and early‑February Kickstarter, while other reports point to March availability and a late‑January or February Kickstarter start.