OVERAY DESK is a VR workspace app for Meta Quest, PICO, and Galaxy XR. As of 2026, it costs $24.99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription fees.
Sightful’s Spacetop is AR workspace software that runs on compatible Windows 11 laptops paired with XREAL One Pro glasses.
Both products replace physical monitors with virtual displays. The key differences come down to two questions:
- What do you need to buy before you can start?
- How much of your workspace can you see at once?
| OVERAY DESK | Spacetop by Sightful | |
|---|---|---|
| Required hardware | Meta Quest, PICO, or Galaxy XR headset | XREAL One Pro glasses and a compatible Windows 11 laptop |
| Price as of July 2026 | $24.99 one-time purchase, no subscription | $27 per seat per month, billed annually, with a 5-seat minimum—$1,620 per year. Glasses cost an additional $699 |
| Field of view | Quest 3: 110° horizontal, 96° vertical | XREAL One Pro: 57° diagonal |
| Screen setup | Up to five freely positioned virtual monitors | Multiple windows within a 100-inch workspace, according to Sightful |
| Usable without a PC | Yes, through the built-in browser | No. The laptop powers the workspace |
| Can you see the real world? | Yes, through passthrough | Yes, through transparent lenses |
What Hardware Do You Need First?
Sightful originally planned to sell Spacetop as a complete hardware product. The Spacetop G1, a screenless AR laptop, was canceled in October 2024. Sightful refunded preorders and shifted its focus to software for existing Windows laptops.
As of July 2026, the Spacetop pricing page lists the following requirements:
- Software: $27 per seat per month, billed annually, with a minimum of five seats
- Glasses: $699 per XREAL One Pro unit
- Prescription lenses: $79 for single-vision inserts
- Operating system: Windows 11 24H2
- Processor: Intel Core Ultra or 12th-generation Intel Core i7 or newer
- Memory: At least 16GB of RAM
- Connection: USB-C with DisplayPort support
For individual users, the most important condition is not the monthly price itself. It is the five-seat minimum.
One seat represents one user, but the Standard plan cannot be purchased with fewer than five seats. Even if only one person needs Spacetop, the software still costs $1,620 per year, before adding the $699 cost of the XREAL One Pro glasses.
An individual user may therefore end up paying for four unused seats.
The next plan level begins at 50 seats per country, which means Spacetop is currently positioned more toward companies and teams than individual buyers.
OVERAY DESK starts with a headset you may already own. If you have a Meta Quest, PICO, or Galaxy XR headset, the additional cost is a one-time payment of $24.99, with no ongoing subscription.
How Much of the Workspace Can You See at Once?
The XREAL One Pro lists a 57-degree diagonal field of view. Meta lists the Quest 3 at 110 degrees horizontally and 96 degrees vertically.
Because the two companies measure field of view along different axes, the figures cannot be divided into a clean, reliable ratio. Any attempt to express the difference as a single multiplier would require estimation.
The practical difference is easier to understand through window placement.
With AR glasses, fitting a wide layout inside the visible lens area usually means placing virtual windows farther away. This allows more of the layout to fit within the display, but text and interface elements also become smaller.
Bringing the windows closer makes them easier to read, but it also means turning your head more often to move between them. With a wide multi-window arrangement, this can require more head movement than a typical physical desk setup.
VR headsets provide more room before that tradeoff becomes noticeable. OVERAY DESK allows you to place up to five virtual monitors around you, and a single laptop can power the entire setup.
What OVERAY DESK Requires
OVERAY DESK supports the following setup:
- Runs on Meta Quest, PICO, and Galaxy XR
- Supports up to five virtual monitors
- Allows each monitor to be freely positioned and resized
- Connects to a Windows PC through USB or Wi-Fi
- Includes a built-in browser that runs directly on the headset
- Uses passthrough so you can see the real room behind your virtual screens
The two features that make the biggest difference in everyday use are the built-in browser and the ability to run without a PC.
Spacetop operates as a software layer on top of a Windows laptop. A compatible laptop therefore needs to travel with you whenever you want to use the workspace.
OVERAY DESK can connect to a Windows PC through USB or Wi-Fi when you need access to your full desktop. When your PC is not nearby, you can open the built-in browser and pair a Bluetooth keyboard and mouse for browser-based work.
Where AR Glasses Have the Advantage
AR glasses are significantly lighter than VR headsets. For long sessions, the difference in weight and bulk is a clear advantage.
They also leave the wearer’s face visible. In places such as airplanes, cafés, airports, and shared workspaces, other people can still see your eyes and facial expressions. This makes it easier for coworkers or people nearby to tell whether you are available for conversation.
A VR headset covers much more of the face. Passthrough allows the wearer to see the surrounding environment, but it does not necessarily make them appear approachable to everyone else in the room.
Spacetop may therefore be the better option when:
- Most of your work takes place in cafés, airports, airplanes, or other public spaces
- Device weight is the highest priority during long sessions
- You need to talk with coworkers or people nearby throughout the day
- Your organization can justify the five-seat minimum
On the other hand, if you already own a compatible VR headset and want an affordable way to experiment with a multi-monitor virtual workspace, OVERAY DESK has a much lower barrier to entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I Work With AR Glasses Instead of a VR Headset?
Yes. AR glasses such as the XREAL One Pro can place virtual displays over the real environment and work well for one or two primary windows.
However, because the lens shows a smaller portion of the virtual workspace at any given moment, a wide multi-window layout may require more frequent head movement than the same layout in a VR headset.
Can an Individual Buy Spacetop in 2026?
Spacetop does not currently offer a standalone individual plan.
As of July 2026, its least expensive plan costs $27 per seat per month, billed annually, with a minimum purchase of five seats. This brings the software cost to $1,620 per year, even for a single user. The $699 XREAL One Pro glasses are sold separately.
The Enterprise plan begins at 50 seats per country.
How Do the Fields of View of the XREAL One Pro and Quest 3 Compare?
The XREAL One Pro is listed at 57 degrees diagonally. The Meta Quest 3 is listed at 110 degrees horizontally and 96 degrees vertically.
Because the manufacturers use different measurement axes, it would not be accurate to divide the figures and describe one as a specific number of times larger.
How Many Virtual Monitors Does OVERAY DESK Support?
OVERAY DESK supports up to five virtual monitors on Meta Quest, PICO, and Galaxy XR. Each screen can be resized and positioned to match your preferred workspace layout.
You can also read our OVERAY DESK vs. Immersed vs. Virtual Desktop comparison to see how its monitor limit and features compare with other VR workspace apps.
Do I Need a PC to Use OVERAY DESK?
Not for every feature.
When connected to a Windows PC through USB or Wi-Fi, OVERAY DESK can spread your desktop across up to five virtual displays. When a PC is not available, the built-in browser can run directly on the headset.
Where to Get OVERAY DESK
OVERAY DESK is available for Meta Quest, PICO, and Galaxy XR. It costs $24.99 as a one-time purchase, with no subscription fees.
Our article on how the VR workspace app market changed between 2024 and 2026 explains why standalone headsets have taken on a larger role in this category.
The OVERAY DESK Discord is where users share their workspace layouts and the development team posts product updates. Questions about virtual monitor setups and PC connections are also welcome.
