Our pick · No. 1 of 15
AWOL Vision LuxVision
6,000 ISO lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.18:1 throw
$5,999Nov 13, 2026
9.6/10ExcellentAWOL Vision LuxVision vs Hisense L9Q
AWOL Vision LuxVision or Hisense L9Q? The LuxVision scores 0.3 higher; here is where each one earns its place.
The challenger · No. 4 of 15
Hisense L9Q
5,000 ANSI lumens · RGB triple laser · 0.18:1 throw
$5,999.99Nov 13, 2026
9.3/10ExcellentShort answer: AWOL Vision LuxVision wins this one, 9.6/10 against 9.3/10, mainly on brightness and color, contrast and HDR. Hisense L9Q answers with smart TV and sound.
What really separates them?
The two flagships of this list, a dollar apart. Both claim 110% BT.2020 with Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and IMAX Enhanced, both reach 200 inches, both carry a 2-year warranty. AWOL goes further on the picture and on games: 6,000 ISO lumens against 5,000 ANSI, a stated 10,000:1 native contrast with its iris against 5,000:1, 4K at 120 Hz with VRR and a 1 ms claim against 12 ms at 2K/120, and optical lens shift. Hisense goes further on being a television: 116 W of Devialet-tuned sound where AWOL publishes no wattage, Netflix named, an ATSC tuner. AWOL also states a 30-day money-back guarantee; Hisense's product page states no return window. One caution: the LuxVision only reached AWOL's store on November 6, 2026.
Which one is for you?
Choose the AWOL Vision LuxVision if
- Your room gets daylight: 6,000 ISO lumens against 5,000 ANSI lumens
- Movies come first: 10,000:1 native contrast, 110% Rec.2020, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced
- You play games: 1 ms of input lag claimed, with 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM
- You want the easier setup: motorized focus, optical lens shift
Choose the Hisense L9Q if
- You want apps and sound built in: Google TV with Netflix, 116 W, Dolby Atmos
AWOL Vision LuxVision vs Hisense L9Q: the numbers
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| Projector | ||
|---|---|---|
| Brightness (brand) | 6,000 ISO lumens | 5,000 ANSI lumens |
| Light source | RGB triple laser | RGB triple laser |
| Throw ratio | 0.18:1 | 0.18:1 |
| Lens to wall, 100 in picture | 15.7 in | 15.7 in |
| Resolution | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Native contrast | 10,000:1 | 5,000:1 |
| Color gamut | 110% Rec.2020 | 110% BT.2020 |
| HDR formats | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced | Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced |
| Lowest input lag | 1 ms (brand) | 12 ms (brand) |
| Gaming features | 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM | 120 Hz, ALLM |
| Smart TV | Google TV | Google TV with Netflix |
| Speakers | Dolby Atmos (watts not stated) | 116 W, Dolby Atmos |
| Picture size | 80 to 200 in | 80 to 200 in |
| Focus | Motorized | Not stated |
| Alignment | Optical lens shift | Auto screen alignment |
| Fan noise | No dB figure | No dB figure |
| Size (W × D × H) | 24.3 × 14.1 × 5.8 in | 24.6 × 12.5 × 6.5 in |
| Weight | 35.1 lb | 28.4 lb |
| Laser life (brand) | 25,000 hours | 25,000 hours |
| Warranty | 2-year | 2-year |
| Returns | 30 days | Not stated |
| Shipping | Free shipping | Not stated |
| Screen bundle | $5,999 with Motorized floor-rising ALR, 100 to 130 inches | No screen bundle on the page |
| Sold by | AWOL Vision | Hisense |
| Where to buy | Check price at AWOL | Check price at Hisense |
✓ marks the better figure. "Not stated" means the brand doesn't publish it. Prices checked November 13, 2026 on each brand's own US store.
Which one has the better picture?
AWOL Vision LuxVision: rGB triple laser, 6,000 ISO lumens, 10,000:1 native contrast, 110% Rec.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced. Hisense L9Q: rGB triple laser, 5,000 ANSI lumens, 5,000:1 native contrast, 110% BT.2020, HDR in Dolby Vision, HDR10+, IMAX Enhanced.
The LuxVision is the brighter one on paper, by 1,000 lumens (the two brands use different measuring methods, so treat a small gap as a tie). These are each brand's own figures; brightness matters most in a lit room, native contrast in a dark one.
Which one is better for gaming?
AWOL Vision LuxVision: 1 ms at 4K/120 Hz, per AWOL's spec table; gaming features listed: 120 Hz, VRR, ALLM. Hisense L9Q: 12 ms at 2K/120 Hz in Game Mode, per Hisense; gaming features listed: 120 Hz, ALLM.
Both brands publish a figure. Check which resolution each one applies to before you compare them: the lowest numbers are usually reached at 1080p and a high refresh rate.
Which one is easier to place and live with?
With a 0.18:1 throw ratio, the LuxVision needs about 15.7 inches between lens and screen for a 100-inch picture, and so does the L9Q. Picture size: 80 to 200 in for the LuxVision, 80 to 200 in for the L9Q. The LuxVision measures 24.3 × 14.1 × 5.8 in and weighs 35.1 lb; the L9Q, 24.6 × 12.5 × 6.5 in and 28.4 lb.
Built in: AWOL Vision LuxVision has Google TV and dolby Atmos (watts not stated) of sound; Hisense L9Q has Google TV with Netflix and 116 W, Dolby Atmos of sound. Our throw distance calculator gives the distance for your own screen size.
What do they cost, and what cover do you get?
On November 13, 2026, each on its brand's own US store: AWOL Vision LuxVision $5,999, Hisense L9Q $5,999.99. Less than a dollar between them, so the rest decides. AWOL Vision also sold the LuxVision with a screen: $5,999 for the motorized floor-rising ALR, 100 to 130 inches bundle.
Warranty: AWOL Vision LuxVision, 2-year warranty, per AWOL's product page; Hisense L9Q, 2-year limited warranty, per Hisense. Returns: AWOL Vision LuxVision, 30-day money-back guarantee on AWOL's store; Hisense L9Q, return window not stated on the product page. A projector is a big box to send back: read the return terms before the specs.
Where to go from here
Full reviews: AWOL Vision LuxVision review and Hisense L9Q review. Both appear in our ranking of the best ultra short throw projectors, best ust projector for bright room, best ust projector for gaming, ust projector with screen, best ust projector for home theater.
Other head-to-heads: Hisense L9Q vs Hisense PX3-PRO, Hisense L9Q vs Samsung The Premiere 9.
Still deciding what kind of projector you need? Read our guide: UST projector vs TV.
By Owen Whitaker, editor, home theater projectors · updated November 13, 2026
AWOL Vision LuxVision or Hisense L9Q: quick answers
All head-to-headsIs the AWOL Vision LuxVision better than the Hisense L9Q?
In our formula, yes: 9.6/10 against 9.3/10, with the edge on brightness, color, contrast and HDR and gaming specs. The Hisense L9Q is ahead on smart TV and sound, which may matter more in your room.
Which is brighter, the LuxVision or the L9Q?
The AWOL Vision LuxVision: 6,000 ISO lumens against 5,000 ANSI lumens, per each brand.
Which is cheaper, the LuxVision or the L9Q?
Neither, to the dollar: $5,999 for the LuxVision and $5,999.99 for the L9Q on November 13, 2026.
Which sits closer to the wall?
Both have a 0.18:1 throw ratio: about 15.7 inches from lens to screen for a 100-inch picture.