Spacetop for Windows Gives Your Laptop a 100-Inch Floating Screen

Spacetop is evolving. Initially introduced as a bold reimagining of the laptop – replacing the traditional screen with augmented reality (AR) glasses – the original Spacetop looked more like a typewriter with powerful internals. Now, the concept is taking a more accessible turn with the introduction of Spacetop for Windows.

Rather than requiring proprietary hardware, Spacetop for Windows transforms the experience into software. It runs on any Windows laptop and pairs with Xreal AR glasses, removing the need to invest in a completely new device.

The experience remains just as futuristic. With Spacetop for Windows and a pair of Xreal glasses, users get a private, virtual 100-inch display that floats in front of them – ideal for working in tight or public spaces, like on an airplane.

Without Spacetop’s software, AR glasses simply mirror your desktop like an external monitor. With it, the interface becomes spatially aware. Apps can be arranged around your real environment – for example, email to your left, a browser front and center, and your calendar on the right – appearing as though they’re suspended in midair. A built-in menu bar provides quick access to essentials like time, battery life, and app switching.

Xreal has emerged as a major player in the AR space, and its Xreal Air 2 Ultra glasses – bundled with the Spacetop experience – are among its most advanced. They support a 100-inch virtual screen, a 120Hz refresh rate for fluid visuals, and six degrees of freedom (6DoF), letting users interact with virtual content in three-dimensional space. The glasses connect via a lightweight cable that’s easy to manage on the go.

While the long-term future of AR likely points toward standalone devices or phone-powered setups, Spacetop for Windows represents a compelling bridge to that future. For those eager to expand their digital workspace now, the $899 Spacetop Bundle, which includes the AR glasses and a Spacetop software subscription, is worth considering.

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Imagery courtesy of Spacetop.