The race toward bigger, brighter, and more immersive projection just took another leap forward. AWOL Vision has officially unveiled its new 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen—one of the largest ambient-light-rejecting (ALR) screens purpose-built for ultra-short-throw (UST) projectors.

With a massive 150-inch diagonal (334.9 cm x 190 cm), this new screen isn’t just about scale. It’s about solving one of projection’s most stubborn challenges: how to maintain contrast, brightness, and image uniformity at extreme sizes—without requiring a fully blacked-out room.

As home theatres expand beyond dedicated basement cinema rooms and into bright living spaces, and as commercial environments demand more flexible large-format display solutions, AWOL Vision’s latest release is positioned squarely at that intersection of cinematic immersion and real-world practicality.

Tackling the Big-Screen, Bright-Room Problem

Projection technology has evolved rapidly in recent years, especially with the rise of ultra-short-throw systems. UST projectors can sit just inches from the wall while delivering enormous images, making them far more living-room-friendly than traditional long-throw setups.

But scaling projection beyond 120 inches introduces significant complications:

• Ambient light washout

• Loss of perceived contrast

• Inconsistent brightness across the screen

• Shadow detail degradation

• Surface flatness challenges at larger sizes

At 150 inches, those problems become even more pronounced. Any imperfection in surface geometry or light handling becomes magnified—literally.

AWOL Vision’s approach? Double down on precision optical engineering.

Precision-Engineered Fresnel Optics at 150 Inches

At the heart of the new screen is a carefully engineered Fresnel optical layer. Fresnel structures aren’t new to projection, but scaling them to this size while maintaining tight tolerances is a major manufacturing challenge.

The microscopic ridges in a Fresnel ALR screen are designed to:

• Reflect light from the projector (positioned below the screen) directly toward viewers

• Reject overhead and side ambient light

• Enhance perceived contrast and depth

• Preserve shadow detail and midtone clarity

What makes this screen particularly interesting is how AWOL Vision has scaled its “tried-and-tested” Fresnel optical structures to 150 inches without sacrificing uniformity. At this size, even minute inconsistencies in the microstructure can cause visible brightness banding or uneven light distribution.

The company pairs the Fresnel layer with advanced light-management coatings, creating a multi-layer optical system that aggressively filters out unwanted light while preserving the projector’s intended output.

The result? A 150-inch image that remains vibrant and punchy—even in rooms that aren’t fully dark.

True “Lights-On” Large-Format Viewing

One of the most compelling aspects of this release is its clear target: true daylight usability.

Traditional projection setups often require:

• Blackout curtains

• Dark paint treatments

• Controlled lighting environments

That’s fine for dedicated home theaters—but it’s a deal-breaker for:

• Open-plan living rooms

• Corporate boardrooms

• Showrooms

• Educational environments

• Event installations

The new 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen is engineered specifically for these mixed-light scenarios.

By selectively reflecting projector light and rejecting ambient interference, it boosts perceived contrast and keeps blacks from washing out into gray. Midtones remain distinct, and shadow details stay visible rather than collapsing under stray light.

In practical terms, that means:

• Sports events during daytime viewing

• Business presentations in bright offices

• Trade show installations with overhead lighting

• Home cinema nights without turning your house into a cave

That flexibility dramatically expands where projection can realistically compete with large-format LED walls and commercial flat panels.

Optical-Grade PET Substrate: Built for Stability

Beyond the Fresnel layer itself, AWOL Vision has built the screen on an optical-grade PET (polyethylene terephthalate) substrate.

Why PET?

Because at 150 inches, dimensional stability becomes critical. A screen of this size must remain:

• Perfectly flat

• Resistant to warping

• Structurally stable over time

• Durable under environmental stress

Optical-grade PET offers:

• Excellent clarity

• High structural rigidity

• Scratch resistance

• Environmental tolerance

This makes the screen suitable not only for high-end residential installations but also for professional and commercial environments where long-term performance matters.

In executive boardrooms or exhibition spaces, a screen can’t sag, ripple, or deform over time. PET’s stability helps ensure that image geometry remains consistent and that optical performance doesn’t degrade.

A Practical Alternative to LED Walls

LED video walls are often considered the gold standard for bright-room large displays. However, they come with significant trade-offs:

• High cost

• Complex installation

• Heavy infrastructure requirements

• Power consumption concerns

A 150-inch LED wall can easily push budgets far beyond what many organisations can justify.

Projection—particularly UST projection paired with a high-performance ALR screen—offers a compelling alternative.

With this 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen, AWOL Vision is positioning projection as:

• More cost-effective

• Easier to integrate

• Less structurally demanding

• More flexible in mounting and relocation

For showrooms, corporate spaces, and immersive installations, this can dramatically shift the ROI calculation.

Designed for Flexible Installation

While home theatre remains a core focus, the screen’s modular construction allows for:

• Wall mounting

• Frame-based installations

• Integration into commercial environments

• Exhibition setups

Installers will appreciate the design flexibility, especially when working in non-traditional projection spaces.

Large-format projection has historically been constrained by room design. With UST projectors placed near the wall and a high-performance ALR surface, designers gain new freedom to deploy cinematic-scale visuals without architectural overhaul.

Optimised for Ultra-Short-Throw Projection

Crucially, this isn’t a generic 150-inch screen retrofitted for UST use. It was developed alongside AWOL Vision’s ultra-short-throw projector lineup, including its flagship:

Aetherion Max

That co-development ensures:

• Tight optical alignment

• Consistent brightness distribution

• Proper light angle matching

• Simplified installation

UST projectors emit light at very steep upward angles. A standard ALR screen designed for long-throw projection simply won’t handle that geometry correctly. The Fresnel structure must be specifically tuned for UST light paths.

By designing both the screen and projector ecosystem in tandem, AWOL Vision reduces the guesswork for installers and end users.

European Debut at ISE 2026

The 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen—and the Aetherion Max UST projector—will make their European debut at:

ISE 2026
Barcelona Expo (Hall 5, Level 0 – Stand 5Q300)
3rd–6th February 2026

ISE (Integrated Systems Europe) is one of the most influential trade shows in the professional AV industry. Showcasing this screen underscores AWOL Vision’s intent to target not just residential buyers, but commercial integrators and enterprise clients as well.

Pricing and Availability

The 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen is scheduled to begin shipping in March 2026, with a European price of €4,999.

At nearly five thousand euros, this is undeniably a premium product. But in the context of 150-inch display solutions—particularly when compared to LED alternatives—it may represent a relatively cost-effective path to ultra-large, bright-room visuals.

Why This Launch Matters

Projection has long been associated with dark rooms and compromise. Even as laser light sources improved brightness and colour performance, ambient light remained the Achilles’ heel.

What AWOL Vision is attempting here is more ambitious:

• Normalise 150-inch projection in everyday spaces

• Remove the blackout-room requirement

• Bring cinema scale into open, modern environments

• Compete directly with large commercial flat panels

If the optical performance delivers as promised, this screen could help redefine expectations for what UST projection can achieve at extreme sizes.

Final Thoughts

The introduction of a 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen signals a clear strategic move from AWOL Vision: push ultra-short-throw projection beyond the niche of darkened home theatres and into mainstream, bright-room usability.

By combining precision Fresnel optics, advanced light-management coatings, and an optical-grade PET substrate, the company is targeting one of projection’s most stubborn technical challenges—maintaining contrast and uniformity at a massive scale under ambient light.

For homeowners seeking a true cinematic centrepiece without sacrificing daytime usability, and for commercial integrators searching for a more flexible alternative to LED walls, this release is worth watching closely.

March 2026 will ultimately determine how well it performs in real-world deployments. But on paper, AWOL Vision’s 150-inch Fresnel PET Daylight ALR Screen represents a bold step forward in large-format projection engineering.