AWOL VISION 120-inch Motorized ALR Floor Rising Screen: specs and who it suits

The AWOL VISION 120-inch motorized floor-rising screen (listed as the ALR-F220C) is a projector screen for ultra short throw projectors. It rises from a floor-standing base when you want it and lowers again afterwards, so a living room can double as a home theatre. Its ambient light rejecting (ALR) material is meant for rooms that aren't fully dark.

What ALR material does

Ultra short throw projectors sit just below the screen and throw the image upward at a steep angle. An ALR screen is built to favour light arriving from that direction, and to reflect light from elsewhere, such as ceiling lights or windows, away from the viewer. AWOL VISION says its screen rejects up to 95% of ambient light, using a microstructured optical surface. In general, ALR screens work best with projectors sited as the maker intends, so check that your projector is compatible.

Gain, viewing angle and 3D

The listing gives the material as HBSI ALR with a peak gain of 0.8 in one place and 1.1 in another, so confirm the figure with the seller. Gain describes how much light the surface sends toward the viewer compared with a reference white surface. AWOL VISION states a 170° viewing angle, support for 4K and 8K sources, and compatibility with active 3D. It describes the screen as a 16:9 format with a 120-inch diagonal, and notes a black border at the bottom.

Acoustically transparent surface

The screen has 0.4 mm sound holes, so that speakers placed behind it can be heard. This is called acoustic transparency. It allows a centre speaker or soundbar to sit behind the screen, as the brand describes it for 3D stereo surround sound.

Motor, control box and projector sync

A control box with memory lets you set the upper stopping point once, and the screen returns to it each time. AWOL VISION says the motor and mechanism synchronize automatically within 30 seconds in adjustment mode. A USB synchronized trigger connects to a USB port on the projector, so the screen rises when the projector powers on and lowers when it turns off.

Flatness and setup

The brand uses wire tension technology to keep the surface flat, with a look comparable to glass. Setup is described as quick: you plug in the power cord. The listing gives the dimensions as 56.3 inches by 87.0 inches, and the screen retracts when unused. AWOL VISION says it carries UL certification and a one-year warranty with 24/7 support. Follow the manual for assembly and for the power connection.

Who it suits

It suits living rooms with an ultra short throw projector where a permanent wall screen would be in the way, and rooms with some daytime light.

What to check before you buy

• Projector type: the screen is for ultra short throw projectors; check yours and its position.
• Size: make sure a 120-inch diagonal fits the wall and the floor space in front of it.
• Ceiling height: check clearance for the raised screen.
• USB sync: confirm that your projector has a suitable USB port.
• Gain figures: the listing quotes two different gain values.
• Speakers: see whether you want to place any behind the screen.
• Power: a nearby outlet is required.

The short version

• A 120-inch, 16:9 motorized floor-rising screen for ultra short throw projectors.
• HBSI ALR material rated by AWOL VISION to reject up to 95% of ambient light.
• 170° viewing angle, 4K/8K and active 3D support, acoustically transparent surface.
• Memory control box and USB projector power sync.
• One-year warranty; UL certification is claimed by the brand.

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