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AWOL Vision LTV 2500 Review | 84 Data compared

Avg. price:~£1,670Native panel resolution:1920x1080ANSI lumens:2000Throw ratio:0.25:1Lamp life:25000 hours

AWOL Vision LTV 2500 Review: Compare 84 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Projectors category and whether it is worth buying.

AWOL Vision LTV 2500
8.1/10

Overall score

Score
8.1/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the projector's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
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★ Better than 95% of models
Score components

90%

8.0

Technical score

10%

8.9

User score

★Better than 95% of projectors
6.2

Value for money

Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

1.7

Price

â–¼Worse than 64%
8.0

Technical score

Technical score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

9.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.8

Audio & Features

8%

9.0

Connectivity

6%

8.5

Design & Power

★Better than 94%
8.9

User score

User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
★Better than 90%
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Technical Specifications of projector AWOL Vision LTV 2500

Technical score
Technical score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of technical performance for products in the Projectors category across these key areas: Image Quality, Projection & Lens, HDMI & Gaming, Connectivity, Audio & Features, Design & Power.
When it matters
When you want to compare projectors based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 94% of models
Score components:

42%

8.2

Image Quality

22%

6.1

Projection & Lens

12%

9.1

HDMI & Gaming

10%

8.8

Audio & Features

8%

9.0

Connectivity

6%

8.5

Design & Power

8.0
User score
User score
8.9/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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★ Better than 90% of models
Score components

70%

8.4

User ratings

30%

10

Number of reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
8.9
Popularity
Popularity
10/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the projector.
When it matters
When you prefer to buy a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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Popularity:
AWOL Vision LTV 2500 has a popularity score of 10 points, which is higher than 89.3% of projectors.
10
Value for money
Value for money
6.2/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the projector's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a projector with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
Score components:

70%

8.1

Overall score

30%

1.7

Price

6.2
ANSI lumens
2000
Market range: <250 – >4k
This projector reaches 2000 ANSI lumens, dimmer than 54.2% of projectors and equal to 5.2% of projectors.
Contrast ratio
2,500:1
This projector has a contrast ratio of 2500:1, lower than 68.4% of projectors and equal to 1.6% of projectors.
Native contrast ratio.
Native panel resolution
1920x1080
This projector uses a native resolution of 1920x1080, higher than 26.2% of projectors and equal to 59.7% of projectors.
Uses XPR pixel-shifting for 4K output.
Output Resolution
3840x2160
This projector supports output resolution up to 3840x2160, higher than 69.1% of projectors and equal to 26.1% of projectors.
Projection technology
DLP
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Throw ratio
0.25:1
Min throw distance
0.15 m
Market range: <0.5 m – >2 m
This projector needs a minimum throw distance of 0.15 m, shorter than 96.4% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Max projection size
150 inch
Market range: <100 inch – >300 inch
This projector supports projection sizes up to 150 inch, smaller than 67.7% of projectors and equal to 10% of projectors.
Zoom ratio
N/A
Motorized zoom
no
This projector does not have motorized zoom. 16.3% of projectors have motorized zoom.
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Input lag
8 ms
Market range: <8 ms – >68 ms
This projector has input lag of 8 ms, lower than 89% of projectors and equal to 1.3% of projectors.
At 1080P/120Hz.
Auto low latency mode (ALLM)
yes
This projector supports ALLM. 82.9% of projectors support ALLM.
Auto-switches from compatible game signals.
Variable refresh rate (VRR)
?
HDMI version
2
This projector supports HDMI 2, more modern than 45.3% of projectors and equal to 36.8% of projectors.
Max HDMI bandwidth
18 Gbps
Market range: <10 Gbps – >50 Gbps
This projector supports HDMI bandwidth up to 18 Gbps, higher than 47.7% of projectors and equal to 40.1% of projectors.
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N. of HDMI ports
3
Market range: <1 – >6
This projector has 3 HDMI port/s, more than 92.8% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
This projector supports Wi-Fi. 47.2% of projectors support Wi-Fi.
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
This projector supports Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), more modern than 55.1% of projectors and equal to 29.4% of projectors.
Bluetooth connectivity
yes
This projector supports Bluetooth. 49.6% of projectors support Bluetooth.
Bluetooth version
5
This projector supports Bluetooth 5, more modern than 63% of projectors and equal to 17.7% of projectors.
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Smart TV features
yes
This projector has smart TV features. 56.4% of projectors have smart TV features.
Fire TV included.
Operating system
Android 9.0
Android OS
yes
This projector runs Android OS. 81.3% of projectors run Android OS.
Android 9
Dedicated smartphone app
no
This projector does not come with a dedicated smartphone app. 35.2% of projectors come with a dedicated smartphone app.
Remote control
yes
This projector includes a remote control. 1.6% of projectors include a remote control.
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Light source type
laser
This projector uses laser light source technology, more advanced than 74% of projectors and equal to 26% of projectors.
RGB Triple Laser.
Laser Light Source
yes
This projector uses a laser light source. 72% of projectors use a laser light source.
Triple Laser.
Lamp life
25,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 62.1% of projectors and equal to 6.8% of projectors.
Lamp life (eco mode)
25,000 hours
Market range: <5k hours – >30k hours
This projector offers eco-mode lamp life of 25,000 hours, shorter than 55.5% of projectors and equal to 6.9% of projectors.
Operating power consumption
175 W
Market range: <50 W – >400 W
This projector uses 175 W of power, less than 59.1% of projectors and equal to 0.1% of projectors.
Normal mode power draw.
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AWOL Vision LTV 2500 vs the average projector

246810TotalImage QualityProjection & LensHDMI & GamingConnectivityAudio & FeaturesDesign & Power
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (107% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    107% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
    Auto-switches from compatible game signals.
  • 0.88 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.15 m vs 1.025 m
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • 11% higher user score
    User score
    8.9/ 10
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    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the projector.
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a projector performs in real use and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
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    the average projector
    AWOL Vision LTV 2500 has a higher user score than the average projector (8.88 vs 8.000).
    8.88 vs 8
  • 2.05x more popular
    AWOL Vision LTV 2500 has a higher popularity than the average projector (10 vs 4.9).
    10 vs 4.87
  • Wider color gamut
    This projector has a higher color gamut coverage than the average projector (107% BT.2020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %). The average projector has 99% Rec.709 % of color gamut coverage.
    107% BT.2,020 % vs 99% Rec.709 %
  • Higher output resolution
    This projector supports a higher output resolution than the average projector (3840x2160 vs 1920x1080). The average projector outputs at 1920x1080 resolution.
    3840x2160 vs 1920x1080
  • Supports Dolby Vision
    This projector supports Dolby Vision, while the average projector does not. 7.3% of projectors support Dolby Vision.
  • Supports HDR10+
    This projector supports HDR10+, while the average projector does not. 15.7% of projectors support HDR10+.
  • Supports pixel shifting
    This projector supports pixel shifting, while the average projector does not. 28.4% of projectors support pixel shifting.
    Via XPR technology.
  • 41.2% higher refresh rate
    This projector has a higher refresh rate than the average projector (120 Hz vs 85 Hz). The average projector has 85 Hz of refresh rate.
    At 1080p.
    120 Hz vs 85 Hz
  • Supports HLG
    This projector supports HLG, while the average projector does not. 42.7% of projectors support HLG.
  • 0.88 m shorter throw distance
    This projector has a lower throw distance than the average projector (0.2 m vs 1 m). The average projector has 1.025 m of throw distance.
    0.15 m vs 1.025 m
  • Advanced focus control
    This projector offers Advanced focus control than the average projector (motorized vs manual). The average projector uses manual focus control.
    motorized vs manual
  • Motorized focus
    This projector supports motorized focus, while the average projector does not. 47.2% of projectors support motorized focus.
    Remote-controlled electronic focus.
  • Supports ALLM
    This projector supports ALLM, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors support ALLM.
    Auto-switches from compatible game signals.
  • 19 ms lower input lag
    This projector has a lower input lag than the average projector (8 ms vs 27 ms). The average projector has 27 ms of input lag.
    At 1080P/120Hz.
    8 ms vs 27 ms
  • Supports frame interpolation
    This projector supports frame interpolation, while the average projector does not. 37.1% of projectors support frame interpolation.
  • Supports HDMI ARC
    This projector supports HDMI ARC, while the average projector does not. 36% of projectors support HDMI ARC.
    Via eARC on HDMI 2.
  • Includes S/PDIF output
    This projector has an S/PDIF output, while the average projector does not. 17.2% of projectors have an S/PDIF output.
    Optical S/PDIF.
  • Supports AirPlay
    This projector supports AirPlay, while the average projector does not. 40% of projectors support AirPlay.
    AirPlay 2 supported.
  • 1 more HDMI ports
    This projector has more HDMI ports than the average projector (3 vs 2). The average projector has 2 HDMI ports.
    3 vs 2
  • 1 more RJ45 ports
    This projector has more RJ45 ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 RJ45 ports.
    1 vs 0
  • 1 more USB ports
    This projector has more USB ports than the average projector (2 vs 1). The average projector has 1 USB ports.
    Plus 1 internal USB port dedicated to the included streaming dongle.
    2 vs 1
  • Supports Miracast
    This projector supports Miracast, while the average projector does not. 45.1% of projectors support Miracast.
  • 3.6x stronger audio output
    This projector has a higher audio output power than the average projector (36 W vs 10 W). The average projector has 10 W of audio output power.
    36 W vs 10 W
  • Built-in smart TV features
    This projector has built-in smart TV features, while the average projector does not. 43.7% of projectors have built-in smart TV features.
    Fire TV included.
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
    This projector supports Dolby Atmos, while the average projector does not. 14.9% of projectors support Dolby Atmos.
  • Built-in stereo speakers
    This projector has stereo speakers, while the average projector does not. 48.9% of projectors have stereo speakers.
  • 1 more audio input ports
    This projector has more audio input ports than the average projector (1 vs 0). The average projector has 0 audio input ports.
    Via combined AV input.
    1 vs 0
  • Android OS built-in
    This projector features Android OS, while the average projector does not. 18.8% of projectors feature Android OS.
    Android 9
  • Uses laser light source
    This projector uses a laser light source, while the average projector does not. 28.1% of projectors use a laser light source.
    Triple Laser.
  • 3 dB quieter operation
    This projector has a lower audible noise than the average projector (27 dB vs 30 dB). The average projector has 30 dB of audible noise.
    27 dB vs 30 dB
  • 5,000 hours longer lamp life
    This projector has a higher lamp life than the average projector (25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours). The average projector has 20,000 hours of lamp life.
    25,000 hours vs 20,000 hours
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    2,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 3.87x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (12 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    12 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 299 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (599 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    599 mm vs 300 mm
  • 2.17x more expensive
    AWOL Vision LTV 2500 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,670 vs £770).
    £1,670 vs £770
  • 2.17x more expensive
    AWOL Vision LTV 2500 is more expensive than the average projector (£1,670 vs £770).
    £1,670 vs £770
  • Lower contrast ratio
    This projector has a lower contrast ratio than the average projector (2500:1 vs 10000:1). The average projector has 10000:1 of contrast ratio.
    Native contrast ratio.
    2,500:1 vs 10,000:1
  • 9.1% dimmer image
    This projector has lower ANSI lumens than the average projector (2000 vs 2,200). The average projector has 2,200 ANSI lumens.
    2,000 vs 2,200
  • 96.5 inch smaller image size
    This projector has a lower projection size than the average projector (150 inch vs 246.5 inch). The average projector has 246.5 inch of projection size.
    150 inch vs 246.5 inch
  • Limited HDMI format
    This projector supports a less capable max HDMI input format than the average projector (4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz). The average projector supports a max HDMI input format of 4K/120Hz.
    4K/60Hz vs 4K/120Hz
  • No RS-232 control
    This projector does not support RS-232 control, while the average projector does. 52.1% of projectors support RS-232 control.
  • 3.87x heavier weight
    This projector is heavier than the average projector (12 kg vs 3.1 kg). The average projector weighs 3.1 kg.
    12 kg vs 3.1 kg
  • 299 mm wider body
    This projector is wider than the average projector (599 mm vs 300 mm). The average projector has a width of 300 mm.
    599 mm vs 300 mm

Video reviews

Hands-on testing, unboxing, and real-world video evaluations

9.0
Home Theater Gurus
≈ estimated
19/07/2024
Hands-on review · picture, screen and room fit
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 delivers impressive picture quality from a large, near-wall setup, though daylight coming in from the side hurts the screen.
8.0
VillaMan
≈ estimated
12/07/2024
Hands-on review · image, motion, gaming and smart platform
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is one of the best projectors right now for dark or light-controlled rooms, though not ideal for living rooms.
9.0
In Depth Tech Reviews
≈ estimated
22/04/2024
Hands-on review · image, 3D, hardware and menus
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is a positive buy: sharp, bright 4K picture and a strong feature set, with a dated interface.
9.5
ROBERT BRIGGS
≈ estimated
22/02/2024
Hands-on review · unboxing, picture, sound and gaming tests
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is a safe pick that delivers excellent picture quality.
9.0
Roberto Jorge Tech
≈ estimated
02/01/2023
Hands-on review · brightness, sound and placement tests
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is a strong TV replacement with a TV-like picture and sound, best used in a darker room.
9.0
Ealan Osborne
≈ estimated
11/07/2024
First impressions · unboxing, setup and picture tests
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is easy to set up and gives a strong big-screen picture in a dark room, though it has minor screen wrinkles and weak built-in sound.
4.0
Verbal On Life
≈ estimated
30/11/2022
First look · daytime and basement viewing tests
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 disappointed here; we'd buy the brighter 3500 instead.
6.0
Verbal On Life
≈ estimated
30/11/2022
First look · setup and color settings
Verdict
AWOL Vision LTV-2500 looks just okay at first and needs color tuning to get a good picture.
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Third-party reviews

Based on ratings from across the web.
Reviews last updated: October 2026 · How we calculate this

What customers like about AWOL Vision LTV 2500

  • Vibrant color performance covering 107% of the BT.2020 gamut
  • Excellent 4K sharpness and edge-to-edge focus thanks to high-quality Ricoh lens
  • Low input lag (8ms at 1080p/120Hz) making it a strong choice for gaming
  • Comprehensive HDR support including Dolby Vision and HDR10+
  • Exceptional 3D performance with minimal crosstalk
  • Whisper-quiet operation at roughly 27dB
  • Includes Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max to compensate for limited built-in apps

What customers don't like about AWOL Vision LTV 2500

  • Native contrast and black floor are not as deep as some competitors
  • Colors can appear oversaturated out of the box and may require calibration
  • Noticeable highlight clipping (loss of detail) in very bright HDR scenes
  • Lack of built-in smart apps (requires external streaming stick provided)
  • Alignment and physical setup can be time-consuming due to its weight and UST nature
  • Brightness may be insufficient for well-lit rooms compared to the LTV-3500 Pro

Verdict

The AWOL Vision LTV-2500 is a 4K UHD ultra-short throw projector featuring a triple-laser light source that delivers 2,600 peak lumens (2,000 ANSI/1,700 ISO) and covers 107% of the BT.2020 color gamut. It supports a screen size of 80 to 150 inches from minimal distances, alongside high-end formats like Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Active 3D. Key pros include its exceptional color vibrancy, sharp Ricoh F2.0 all-glass lens, low 8ms input lag for 1080p@120Hz gaming, and a powerful 36W Dolby Atmos sound system. However, notable cons include a remote control that lacks backlighting, a clunky dual-OS setup requiring a separate Fire TV Stick for smart features, and limited black level depth compared to higher-end models.

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