AWOL Vision 3500 vs Formovie Theatre | Two of the best 4K Laser Projectors Head to Head
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- AWOL Vision 3500 & Formovie Theatre Home Cinema Projectors. Two of the Best 4K Laser Projectors of 2022 Head to Head. Check Latest Price here.
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Is there a massive sharpness difference between the AWOL and the Formovie? To my eyes the AWOL looks tack sharp and the FM looks pretty soft by comparison. This is especially egregious in the DIRT example.
@@KyleGallagher your eye is good, the Formovie is a softer image (does not like going so large though) and the AWOL really has a strong crisp light
3D makes this a super easy choice for anyone who has watched the format... especially with such high brightness! wow
Thanks for the review, really hard to choose between these two, proper torn apart
Thank you.. I’ve been waiting
Another concise, fair, informative and well produced video. Thank you, ATT. And, now for a question: I know this has been asked and answered in the past but does anyone know the make and/or model of that spiffy image changing poster frame on the wall between the projector screen and the window? I just cannot find the prior reference.
Thank you for review! How do you describe the blacks on Formovie Theatre, is it inky black, black or dark grey? Thaks!
great comparison. still thinking about the lg max. any comment how this two performe in comparison?
Thanks for the nice unbiased review.
Not done the comparison, but have to say after a few months with The Theater. It is a really strong image on our ALR screens in strong light, and stunning in dark, using an Nvidia Shield Pro 2022 for SDR (the best upscaler, and fixes no Netflix). Footnote, now we have both and the AWOL does have a sharper image on larger screens
Which would you recommend to someone who has 120" screen with a room with low light?
@@danh9473 having played around with both, on a 120" screen, the Theater can struggle slightly at the corners on focus, the AWOL now with Dolby Vision, 24fps @4K and black updates, I would say if the extra cost is not a point, the one that will be best, though you may have to turn the brightness down (it makes me squint on boot up, even in high light)
@PP-AV cool. Thanks for the advice. it's much appreciated!
Just wondering where you got the information on a possible 3d update? If I knew this was coming I'd pull the trigger.
thanks, great video
👋 I would like to know what is your opinion about the new Philips screeneo U5 -Short Thorw 4k projector. Is this projector good would I really recommend it?
Thanks for this. I actually bought the AWOL which arrived on Friday. Only took 9 days from order to delivery. This thing is super bright. That white start up screen makes you squint!
Hey quick question. I’m looking into the awol for my livingroom. How do you like it? Will you post a video of it on your page?
@@ricky3506 only unboxed it yesterday so not had long to mess around with it properly yet. It is very bright and very colourful. I’ve just got it set up temporarily at the moment as I plan to move it onto another wall. I’ve got it in a dedicated dark cinema room so I won’t have any issues viewing. It should work fine in a living room with an ALR screen and if you can control the ambient light a bit. This is one of the brightest UST projectors available. Any UST projector will look better in the dark though. Sure, I can post some videos when it’s finally set up. 👍🏻
@@ricky3506 If my 2 cents is worth anything I have had a 2500 for about a month now and love it. I have it in my family room with a sliding glass door right next the the screen and it is fine. And I am not even using the ALR screen, just my old 1x gain white screen.
Yeah it's bright on start up. Wish you could turn that off like you can the startup music.
@@stevelaminack1516 thanks for the feedback. Can’t wait for further feedback and possibly. Video from you guys. I get mines in march 2023.
I'd be curious to see the AWOL Vision 3500 with brightness to spare, on a 0.9 gain screen to help with the blacks.
Hi I am in the uk where did you order the awol from please I am struggling to find a seller
In terms of speaker sound quality, Formovie or AWOL? And which has noisier fans?
Has there been any update for Netflix support on the Formovie Theatre? Is it supported now?
Pls help to confirm the AWOL updates Enhanced Black Level, 24 fps and Turbo mode for gaming. Whether it's a big improvement?
How about when comparing with hisense L9G ?
Any difference between the two in watching live sports? I've seen some comments that Formovie can have a lot more jitter...
We need the Awol 3500 vs Ls800 comparison.
Can they be ceiling mounted
any chance we can get to see side by side the Formovie and the new Epson LS800? From the specs and price they look really similar, but we need a human eye to detect the differences
Epson picture quality is not up to mark when compared with AWOL, Formovie, Hisense, samsung, and LG. When compared with Formovie and Hisense Epson is expensive but picture quality is poor.
maybe next time when you are showing things like brightness in split screen - have the same thing on the screen and as close to same frame as possible?
What are the color lumens? sir
Can you please review the EPSON LS800?
What is the screen being used for the comparisons?
ALR screen from VAVA
I have a question I never see addressed please.
In a blacked-out room, does the grey ALR screen increase perceived contrast (deeper blacks) than using a white screen in the same bat cave?
My concern is not with its ambient light rejection, but rather wether the grey screen has a positive effect on black levels in an already dark room please?
Yes, ALR does create better blacks in low level light, but not pitch black. On a purely scientific note once an ambient light source is introduced there is a loss of blacks, as it increases the blacks decrease, on a footnote ALR PET Screens (CBSP Material) also direct the light source and focus the reflective light from UST technology better to the viewing position than a plain white screen (creating an over all stronger looking picture), but unless your wallet is large 120" is max.
@@pp-av That's not the question that was asked at all.
The question is does a gray screen help produce better black levels vs using a white screen?
Vs the HISENSE?
The lack of 3D was the only reason I chose AWOL Vision 3500 over Formovie Theater. Price & 3D aside, these are about the same. (Formovie is more price friendly)
How have you been liking the AWOL?
Formovie vs Epson 5050ub??
If you're putting this amount of money into a projector you are probably pushing it thru a receiver so the port availability locally on the projector is likely not much if any issue.
Please post Epson LS800 review.
The link to the AWOL 3500 doesn’t work. I can’t find any retailer for it in the UK. How do you get it?
I ordered via the manufacturer’s website. Received it in 9 days. 👍🏻
@@FooFighter33 I bought mine from Murica - shipped to Australia. Was still significantly cheaper with 300 bucks shipping than buying retail downunder.
@@FooFighter33 14 days and only just got shipping information. Should be another 15 odd days till delivery. Fingers crossed I get it before Christmas.
Great review. Easy takeaway for me. Both are about the same in a dark room and AWOL is far superior in a regularly lit room and SDR is much better with 3D. It also has HDR10+ that was not mentioned. AWOL Vision is the clear winner, they just announced they are doubling their contrast and Black Level with an OTA update as well.
I just bought the AWOL. A little worried as to which one was better/price in that to - was it little ekksy. I think I will be happy when it arrives. Am a little worried with AWOL's support. Purchased over a little over a week ago and have no shipping information other than a - thank you for your purchase.
@@bigsiegee Same. That is why I purchased my AWOL from Amazon. The Amazon listing was able to give me the same Black Friday deal that was on their website. That being said, the free screen (Motorized pop-up 120") will be coming from them directly and I have no shipping information about that yet as well which makes me a little worried.
No tax charged from AWOL directly so $4399 out the door 🎉
How can contrast and black level be doubled with an update? That claim from AWOL sounds sketchy.
Do you have a link about the update?
Once cost comes down and mainstream companies become involved that's when this segment of the market (ultra short throw/laser projectors) will really take off. Until then there will be a wave of little-known companies battling it out for market share.
Do you think the Formovie is worth the $700 premium over the casiris A6?
100%
Not sure about the color accuracy, but the AWOL has def better contrast and sharber edges ingame
Nice review but a movie fan so staying in bat cave with JVC 2000 4k projector with inky blacks
Gaming performance?
My main reason to switch to a short throw projector is bigger screen and 3d capable. I will wait to see if formovie had 3d option in a software update in get it instead of the Awol.
Formovie won't be bright enough for 3D thats why they didn't put it in in the first place. AWOL just won best 3D tri Color Laser at the Latest UST showdown.
@@codeless64 I have a AWOL2500 and it's plenty bright for 3D. I can tell you a lot of UST projector Mfg. have said 3D is coming but very few have actually implemented 3D in spite of saying it's coming. So you might have a long wait. 3D is the reason I went with the AWOL and I have no regrets.
How is the projector fan noise, which one is quiter?
Formovie is the quietest ust projector so far
They are both super quiet that it’s not noticeable.
Formovie is so quiet you have to strain to hear it, even with no background noise!
I am about to buy the AWOL, need to get it in time for the World Cup second round, but if the Formovie is getting a 3D update in the near future i will wait. Any information on when this update is coming
It’s a note on their Amazon page, not sure when
The Formovie getting 3D?😁
I was about to buy the AWOL, but will choose Formovie because I own a lot of 3D movies.
@@tonyesquire5308 I was thinking the same thing, but I couldn't wait on the uncertainty, so I grabbed the AWOL yesterday. I think for a home theater setup 3D should definitely be an included and with the 3500 (approximate) lumens and the review of how deep the 3D is, I decided to go for it. The only thing the Formovie had over the AWOL was price and dark levels and AWOL sent out a request a week ago for 10 beta testers to test their black levels firmware update. I love a company that listens to their users.
Came out with no 3D, users demanded it, they added it. At 3500 lumens, black levels are a bit harder to contain, users spoke about, they created an update. That was enough to convince me.
@@kmakjop
Thanks for the Intel as I am seriously considering the AWOL and was a little worried about performance. Want something great to watch Top Gun Maverick and both Ready Player One & Avatar 3D on. How's the noise level on this?
@@tonyesquire5308 not sure about the noise levels as yet, I should receive mine in a few days, I will check that and confirm, so if you are still interested by then the information will be here.
AWOL is NUMERO UNO!!
Formovie is sure a winner bet , the problem is there are not many shops to buy it in some countries. The chinesse version Fengmi 4K is sended from chinesse stores and you have to pray for the warrrantly. Comparing the colors and details my gaze always goes to the Formovie model...
We ship the Theater (global version) globally (all duties paid)
Formovie Theater is now on sale for $2799. That definitely makes the choice easy for some of us.
Great video. Picture issues in general, for the most part unless it's really bad are a non-issue since most of us will watch only one projector at a time. I have the AWOL (2500) and love it. The 2500 is plenty bright for the average room. I do wish they would allow one to turn off the bright swirling colors at boot like you can the music. I know they are just trying to show off the brightness but it's a bit blinding and after the first 100 times is a bit annoying. The only other thing is the FireTV has a problem finding the remote with the stick stuck inside in the back, or maybe it's the FireStick that is the issue, not sure. I got the AWOL mainly because it has 3D support and it's great, nice and bright in 3D mode.
I have awol vision 2500 also and i have issue with firestick remote not able to control the volume. Do u have this issue as well?
I think the decision comes down to HDR10+ vrs Dobly Vision(true HDR)
How about the Epson LS800? Will that be better than these?
And it would appear that the AWOL Vision has a slight edge on Formovie regarding 3D content.
Not a slight edge, Formovie doesn't have 3D so that is a wall between the two.
My biggest concern with buying either of these is the longevity of the companies themselves down the road..should something happen to my machine.
Formovie is part of the Xiaomi ecosystem; the 2nd largest player in this space in China. They are not going anywhere.
@@ProjectorScreen Blockbuster , Pontiac , Nokia , Sears ....we are not going anywhere 🤣
By the time these companies fall your machine will need to be replaced due to wear n tear lmao
is NEW 2023 AWOL VISION 3500 PRO gonna coming soon Probably by March , was on CES2023
I prefer AWOL more then Formovie
It's not a new model if I'm not mistaken.
Than. NOT then.
I think you are mistaken if you think the image looks more natural. At 3:50 I think that bright green grass behind Will Smith on the right hand image looks far too saturated, not remotely natural looking. Look at the trees at 3:51!
3D capable
That's what matters
When comparing brightness and contrast: "It's important to point out that you'll be able to adjust the picture on both of these projectors, so you'll probably be able to get them almost exactly the same." Dude, don't review pictures that haven't been calibrated or say it's an *Out of the Box* review. @3:29
Good comparisons ATT ... thanks! The new UST Phillips Scenaro5 coming next March looks like blowing both out of the water on its preorder price of £1468 (48%off) alone... and with both DV and DA and 3D included too!. It is, however, using the future industry 'lumens' rating system (something like DSM or IMS ? - I can't remember sorry) which states its 2200 lumens. Any thoughts on this beast would be fab please! Cheers!
For me, 3D content and 2200 lumens dont go together, hence me not considering the Phillips option.
@@kmakjop hi Phillips i read somewhere that they are using the soon to be industry standard of lumens rating so the 2200 stated maybe higher when compared to ANSI . Just a thought! Must admit it is a bit of a mare in trying to pick the best one to go for ... but based on price alone and mainstream features the Phillips could be a winner. Cheers.
The contrast isn't even half as much as the Formovie Theater and lower brightness. The only advantage it has is price which with Dolby Vision is really not bad. In a light controlled room the Formovie is still much better than anything else on the UST market currently. The only projectors better are overhead units like the 5050UB Epson and JVC's beyond that.
The inclusion of 3D is huge for a UST, I know lots of people will gather to the Phillips for that.
@@justinbeamon6624 hi Justin your right ... with 3D and DV and its intro preorder price ( 6 days left) i think makes it a winner..... but when its price goes up to about 3k defo the Formovie i think! Films r us bud!
Awol 3500 is 2x the price almost.
AWOL Vision 3500 this are not in europa yett only in china and usa i think this be to spesive for europa over 6000 euro
There is no point in buying a projector that does not support 3D-BLU-RAY MOVIES. The FORMOVIE projector does not have 3D support, however, a person can view 3D-BLU-RAY MOVIES with the AWOL LTV-2500 and the LTV-3500.
95+% of people don't watch 3d movies...
@@zachsowersfilmandphoto6659That's because most people can not afford it. ...because if they owned the AWOL LTV-3500 PRO, then they would see with their own eyes that it is far better than IMAX 3D.
A wol a wall
3500 LUMENS $4500 and still worse? no thanks 😂
FORMOVIE only 3000:1 contrast ratio ! 😱 is that not a problem ?
What did you expect? OLED-levels of contrast?? 😂😂😂
No audio comparison? No use I'm afraid. 🙁
Similar audio, which is good but I never recommend using built in. If you’re paying this much you need a better audio device like soundbar/ 5.1 system
@@allthingstech
I'll play Devils advocate:
People often save and buy a high quality TV or projector first then try to get by with the built-in speakers until they can get a good set of speakers/surround sound to pair with it.
Why? Plenty of reasons. The first is that they could have just moved into a new place or got their own place and want something for entertainment but also don't want to have buyer's remorse from getting something cheap "just to get by". This plays into the second which is that people realize these devices last some 10~ years so they try to splurge on something high quality since they will have it for a long time.
So, hearing the speaker quality still matters to those people, even if it's not necessarily "recommended".
@@KaoruSugimura I have to agree with @all things tech as far as the built in audio being a factor in buying these projectors. Nobody spending this kind of money on a projector is going to "get by" with the built-in speakers. If you have the money to purchase these, you either already have a A/V receiver and speakers with at least 5.1 surround or will be buying one at the same time as the projector. The only exception I think would be to use the speakers on the front of the projector as a center channel speaker, but I think a dedicated center speaker would still be better.
The Formovie has had excellent reviews with the Bowers & Wilkins built in speaker. While I will have a 5.1 system, I plan to occasionally use it outside for sporting events and the quality built in speaker will come in handy.
Can you review the Epson LS800 🎉
Yes. I have good success with Epson equipment and would like the LS-800 but I have a few 3D movies and this STP does not currently have this feature. I wonder if Epson could supply this in a firmware update but not sure how that works. Thanks for reading and let me know your thoughts. Hot Rod
Poor lag rate affects gaming on the Formovie. Not good.