AWOL LTV-3500 Vs. Optoma P2 Ultra Short Throw Projector Shootout

Projector VS. Projector

Ultra short throw projectors are a relatively new type of projector that sits directly under the screen. But which UST is better than the others? We'll answer that question as part of our ultra short throw projector shootout series. Let's see who wins this battle between the Optoma P2 and the AWOL Vision LTV-3500.

Optoma was one of the first companies to release an affordable ultra short throw projector. The Optoma CinemaX P2 UST projector improves on that original model with better specs and even greater entertainment value. This is an all around strong Laser TV.

As the new kid on the block, AWOL Vision is making a tremendous splash. They came out swinging with the release of the AWOL Vision LTV-3500. This super bright triple laser UST offers a phenomenal picture with extra vibrant colors. It's quite possibly the best ultra short throw projector we've seen.

So which is better the Optoma P2 or the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 UST?

Check out our expert comparison of these two fantastic lower priced ultra short throw projectors to find out.

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Brightness	3000	3500	The Optoma P2 is bright but the AWOL UST is significantly brighter
Throw Ratio	0.25:1	0.25:1	These two USTs sit at basically the same distances from the projector screen.
Chipset	.47" DLP	.47" DLP	Both projectors use the same .47" DLP chipset from TI.
Light Source	Single Blue Laser w/RGBRGB color wheel	RGB Triple Laser	The AWOL Vision Laser TV uses a true RGB triple laser while the P2 only uses a single blue laser
Color	85% DCI-P3	145% DCI-P3	The LTV-3500 has one of the widest color gamuts and almost doubles the color coverage of the P2
Sequential Contrast Ratio	1009:1	1120:1	AWOL's ultra short throw clearly has the better contrast ratio and it shows up in the content
Input Lag	67 ms	30 ms	While not great for competitive gaming, the AWOL LTV-3500 has a much lower lag time
Audio	40W Dolby Digital 2.0	36W Stereo	The audio on the Optoma P2 sounds more powerful especially with regards to the bass
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Pros And Cons Of Each UST Projector

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Optoma P2

The Pros

Higher lumen output than most USTs
Realistic looking colors
One of the best built-in soundbars
Supports 3D
Available in either black or white casing

The Cons

Colors are not as vibrant as other UST Projectors
Not great for gaming
Slight image softness at the top of the image
More prone to rainbow effect than most UST DLP projectors

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AWOL Vision LTV-3500

The Pros

Super bright triple laser light source
Accurate and vivid colors right out of the box
Image is sharp and crisp
Very easy to calibrate with a plethora of controls and options
Supports 3D
Can make an image size up to 150 inches

The Cons

No built-in smart TV apps, but it does include an Amazon FireTV Stick
Contrast ratio is good but could be better
Solid but not the absolute best for gaming
Only comes in black
Body is on the bulkier side

So Which Is Better, The Optoma P2 Or The AWOL Vision LTV-3500 UST?

Both these UST projectors are great choices. But one of them has a significant edge in this fight.

These are two phenomenal ultra short throw projectors. Without a doubt, you'll be absolutely thrilled with either one you choose. But ultimately a decision had to be made. So between the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 and Optoma P2 the winner of this ultra short throw projector shootout is………

AWOL VISION LTV-3500

Even though this is AWOL Vision's first ultra short throw projector, the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 is debatably the best laser TV on sale. It has incredibly bright accurate colors, super sharp detailed image, great motion handling and it does all of this right out of the box. With a 3500 lumen, triple laser light source, it's going to be very difficult to beat the AWOL LTV-3500

The Optoma P2 is by all measurements an all around good projector. It provides a fantastic image, with plenty of brightness and has a powerful built in soundbar, making it an ideal replacement for a livingroom television.

If you're just looking to save money the Optoma P2 is a good choice. But if you want to get the best picture from your ultra short throw projector possible, then buying the AWOL Vision LTV-3500 is a no-brainer.

We'll be breaking down the comparison between the Optoma P2 and AWOL LTV-3500 even further in our Ultra Short Throw shootout series on YouTube. So make sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you can get notified when our shootout goes live plus other great content in our pipeline.

If you have any questions on these projectors or anything else projection related don’t hesitate to hit us up at ProjectorScreen.com. Thanks for reading and keep on projecting!