Awol Vision announces the first 4K 120Hz UST projector with optical
Detail-preserving optical lens shift is not something you expect to find on an ultra-short throw projector running Google TV, but that's exactly what you'll.
By Dillip Chowdary • Sep 03, 2026 • Source: The Verge
What happened
Awol Vision has announced the LuxVision, a new ultra-short throw projector that introduces detail-preserving optical lens shift to the ultra-short throw market. This high-end projection system delivers a 4K resolution image with a high refresh rate of 120Hz, targeting enthusiasts who want both gaming performance and cinema-grade quality. The projector is capable of outputting an incredibly bright image measured at 600
He’s been a tech journalist for 20 years.Detail-preserving optical lens shift is not something you expect to find on an ultra-short throw projector running Google TV, but that’s exactly what you’ll find inside of Awol Vision’s new LuxVision. It also promises to produce an incredibly bright (6000 ISO Lumens) 4K 120Hz image measuring 120 inches when placed just 7.5 inches from the wall.The vertical lens shift is the star here.
How it works
Most UST projectors use digital trickery to manipulate the image onto the wall or screen behind it. The LuxVision can raise and lower the output optically to preserve the detail in the 4K image without having to move the projector or resort to keystone correction.
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Why it matters
That makes this, like all USTs, a possible TV replacement if you’ve got enough cash to offset your hatred for ugly black monoliths. See the full write-up from The Verge via the source link for quotes and complete context.
Who is affected
Read the original coverage at The Verge via the source link above for the complete details and primary quotes.
What to watch next
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Developer Action Items
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Dillip Chowdary
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