Summary
Sightful announced the Spacetop G1 in 2024. It was a screenless laptop paired with augmented reality (AR) glasses. The glasses showed a virtual workspace. The base held the computer. Sightful announced a $1,900 price and estimated up to eight hours of battery life. It canceled the G1 before shipping. This guide covers its planned features and cancellation.
Introduction
Sightful announced the Spacetop G1 in 2024 as a screenless laptop. AR glasses showed a virtual workspace, while the base held the computer. Sightful announced a $1,900 price and a refundable $100 reservation. The company canceled the G1 before shipping. This guide covers its planned features and status.
Spacetop G1 specs
Current availability
The Spacetop G1 never shipped. Sightful canceled it in October 2024, according to UploadVR. The company offered refunds to people who paid a $100 reservation deposit. Sightful now offers Spacetop software for compatible Windows laptops and AR glasses. The specifications below describe the 2024 G1 model.
Sightful planned the G1 as a computer base paired with AR glasses. The company announced these specifications:
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Size and weight: The base measures 11.81 inches (30 cm) wide and 9.09 inches (23.1 cm) deep. Its height ranges from 0.51 to 2.44 inches (1.3 to 6.2 cm). The base weighs 3.08 pounds (1.4 kg). The glasses add 0.18 pounds (85 grams).
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Processor: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon QCS8550 powers the base. It includes a KRYO processor for general tasks and an Adreno 740 graphics chip. Two eNPU V3 processors handle AI tasks. The specs list 48 INT8 TOPS and 12 FP16 TOPS for these processors. TOPS means trillion operations per second. The figures count calculations in two number formats. They do not show how fast everyday tasks will feel.
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Memory and storage: Sightful listed 16 GB of LPDDR5 memory and 128 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. Memory helps the computer run open apps. Storage holds files and apps. About 102 GB was available for files and apps.
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Battery and charging: The G1 had a listed 60-watt-hour (Wh) battery. Sightful estimated up to eight hours of use per charge. The company said its dual-port USB-C adapter could charge the battery to 85% in under two hours. The adapter provided up to 63 watts. TechSpot reported the 60 Wh battery specification.
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AR glasses: Two OLED panels showed 1,920 by 1,080 pixels per eye at 90 Hz. The 50-degree field of view describes how much users could see at once. The glasses had 42 pixels per degree (PPD), a measure of display detail. Sightful listed prescription lenses from -8.00D to +6.00D; D is a unit used for lens strength.
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Audio and connections: The glasses had two speakers that left the ears open. The base had two speakers and a microphone for calls. The G1 supported Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and 5G mobile service. It also had an eSIM (a digital SIM card) and a slot for a Nano-SIM card.
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Operating system: SpaceOS was the G1’s custom operating system, built on Google’s ChromiumOS. An operating system runs the computer and its apps.
Design and Portability
Sightful designed the G1 base to fit in a laptop sleeve. The glasses could dim in bright light to keep text readable. Sightful said a magnesium body and hard cover protected the glasses in a bag.
Performance and Productivity
Sightful advertised a virtual workspace that appeared about 100 inches wide. Users could place windows around them in 3D space. Sightful also said the Qualcomm chipset was 70% faster than the prior generation. These were company claims, not independent test results. Compare it with the Daylight DC-1 tablet. That device uses a simpler display.
Benefits for Entrepreneurs
Enhanced Productivity
The G1 workspace could show email, a browser, and slides at once. This could help people who switch tasks often. See our guide to mastering productivity for ways to plan work time.
Portability and Convenience
The G1 put its computer in the base and its display in the glasses. Users did not need a separate monitor. They still had to pack the glasses and cable.
Privacy and Security
Sightful called the virtual screen a privacy feature. The image appeared inside the glasses, not on a shared monitor. Users still needed to protect their devices and accounts in public.
Advanced Connectivity
The 2024 specifications listed Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3, and 5G. The base also had eSIM and Nano-SIM support for mobile data.
Drawbacks and Considerations
Limited Battery Life
Sightful estimated up to eight hours of battery life. Actual use would depend on the workload. A long flight or full-day event might require a charger or a break to recharge.
Tethered AR Glasses
The glasses connect to the base by cable, so users need to stay near the computer. The cable could snag in a crowded seat or small workspace. It also adds one more item to pack.
The glasses weigh 85 grams. The cable and fit could affect comfort during long sessions. The 50-degree field of view may also require users to turn their heads to see the edges of the workspace.
Custom Operating System
SpaceOS was a custom operating system built on ChromiumOS. Sightful said it supported most web apps, but it had limited support for desktop apps. That could have been a problem for people whose work depended on software without a web version.
Price Point
Sightful announced a planned $1,900 price in 2024. The G1 never shipped, so buyers could not purchase it at that price. Buyers would have needed to consider their app needs and expected use.
Comparison with Apple Vision Pro
The Apple Vision Pro is another device that displays digital content in front of the wearer. The designs differ in weight, display, software, and price.
Design and Comfort
The Vision Pro puts its computer in the headset. The G1 kept its computer in the base and used lighter glasses. Each design has different comfort trade-offs.
Display Quality
The Vision Pro has more than 11 million pixels per eye. Sightful listed the G1 glasses at 1,920 by 1,080 pixels per eye. That is a lower resolution.
Operating System and Ecosystem
The Vision Pro runs visionOS and connects with Apple’s apps and services. SpaceOS supported web apps but offered fewer desktop programs. People who relied on Apple’s software may have found the Vision Pro a better fit.
Price and Value
The Vision Pro costs more and has a higher-resolution display and Apple’s app library. Sightful planned a $1,900 price for the G1. Sightful designed it for laptop-style work and travel, not gaming or home entertainment.
Conclusion
Sightful announced the Spacetop G1 in 2024 as a $1,900 screenless AR laptop. It canceled the device before shipping. Planned features included tethered glasses, an eight-hour battery estimate, and a virtual workspace. Its display had lower resolution than Apple Vision Pro. For broader strategy, see our complete guide to business growth and marketing.
FAQ
What is the Spacetop G1?
Sightful planned a screenless AR laptop called the Spacetop G1. The glasses displayed a virtual workspace. A base held the computer, network, and power components.
What price did Sightful announce for the Spacetop G1?
Sightful opened Spacetop G1 preorders at $1,900 in May 2024.
What are the Spacetop G1 specs?
The base was to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon QCS8550 chip, 16 GB of RAM, and 128 GB of storage. Sightful listed the tethered glasses at 1,920 by 1,080 pixels per eye, a 90 Hz refresh rate, and a 50-degree field of view.
Can you still buy the Spacetop G1?
No. Sightful canceled the G1 before it shipped in October 2024. It offered refunds for $100 reservation deposits. The company now offers Spacetop software for compatible Windows laptops and AR glasses.
Further Reading Resources
Sources on the G1 announcement, reviews, and augmented reality:
Reviews and Specifications
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Introducing Spacetop G1: The Laptop For The Spatial Computing Era
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Spacetop G1 Hands-On Review: The World’s First Screen-Free AR Laptop
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Spacetop G1 AR Laptop With 100-Inch Virtual Screen Now Available for Preorder
Augmented Reality and Spatial Computing
Industry Insights and Comparisons
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Sightful Introduces Spacetop G1 as a Laptop for the Spatial Computing Era
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AR Laptop Spacetop G1 With 100-Inch Virtual Screen Now Available for Preorder
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AR Laptop Spacetop Available for Pre-Order – But Is This the Future?
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Meet the World’s First Augmented Reality Laptop – the Spacetop G1
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Introducing Spacetop G1: The Laptop For The Spatial Computing Era
The article describes a product that Sightful later canceled. The linked reviews and announcement cover what the company planned in 2024.
