Lenovo Glasses T1
| Lenovo Glasses T1 | |
|---|---|
| Basic Info | |
| VR/AR | Augmented Reality |
| Type | Smart glasses |
| Subtype | Wearable display |
| Platform | USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode host device |
| Creator | Lenovo |
| Developer | Lenovo |
| Manufacturer | Lenovo |
| Announcement Date | September 1, 2022 |
| Release Date | Late 2022 (China) |
| Price | Targeted under US$500 (China retail; never officially sold in North America) |
| Website | https://www.lenovo.com/ |
| Versions | Lenovo Glasses T1 (global name), Lenovo Yoga Glasses (China) |
| Requires | USB-C device with DisplayPort Alt Mode video output |
| Successor | Lenovo Legion Glasses |
| System | |
| Operating System | N/A (acts as an external display) |
| Chipset | N/A |
| Storage | |
| Storage | N/A |
| Memory | N/A |
| SD Card Slot | N/A |
| Display | |
| Display | Dual Micro-OLED |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 pixels per eye |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Image | |
| Field of View | Not officially disclosed |
| Optics | |
| Optics | Not officially disclosed |
| Ocularity | Binocular |
| IPD Range | N/A |
| Adjustable Diopter | No (supports prescription lens insert frame) |
| Passthrough | Optical see-through (tinted) |
| Tracking | |
| Tracking | None (0DoF) |
| Eye Tracking | No |
| Face Tracking | No |
| Hand Tracking | No |
| Body Tracking | No |
| Rotational Tracking | No |
| Positional Tracking | No |
| Audio | |
| Audio | High-fidelity built-in speakers (one per temple) |
| Microphone | No |
| Camera | No |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Wired USB-C |
| Ports | USB-C (integrated tethered cable) |
| Power | Powered over USB-C by the connected device (no internal battery) |
| Device | |
| Weight | Approximately 96 g |
| Material | Plastic frame, swappable nose clips, adjustable temple arms |
| Color | Black |
| Input | Volume buttons on frame; all other input handled by the connected device |
| Compliance | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TUV Rheinland Flicker Reduced |
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Lenovo Glasses T1 is a wearable display, a pair of Smart glasses developed by Lenovo that present a large private virtual screen for a connected phone, tablet, or computer. It was announced on September 1, 2022, at the IFA 2022 trade show in Berlin and marketed as "a big screen in your pocket" for gaming, video streaming, and privacy-focused work on the go.[1][2] In China the same product was sold under the name Lenovo Yoga Glasses.[3][4]
Unlike a self-contained Augmented Reality headset, the Glasses T1 contains no processor, no battery, and no tracking sensors of its own. It works only while tethered over USB-C to a host device, behaving as an external monitor that mirrors or extends the host's display rather than running any software itself.[3][5] Lenovo positioned the device well below its enterprise-focused Lenovo ThinkReality A3 smart glasses, targeting mainstream consumers at a price the company said it aimed to keep under US$500.[3][2]
History and development
Lenovo unveiled the Glasses T1 on September 1, 2022, during IFA 2022 in Berlin, presenting it as a consumer wearable display for private viewing on the move.[1][6][7] It entered a category of tethered display glasses that used Micro-OLED panels to project a large floating screen for a connected device, positioned as a far cheaper consumer alternative to Lenovo's own enterprise-focused Lenovo ThinkReality A3.
At launch Lenovo said the Glasses T1 would go on sale in China (as the Yoga Glasses) in late 2022 and reach other select markets in 2023.[1][2] A North American release was widely expected for early 2023 but never materialized, and the original Glasses T1 branding was never offered through Lenovo's official channels in the United States; third-party sellers listed imported units at around US$448.[8][4]
In 2023 Lenovo brought the same hardware to Western markets under a new name, the Lenovo Legion Glasses, aimed at gamers and pairing naturally with handheld PCs such as the Lenovo Legion Go. The Legion Glasses kept the T1's core specification of dual 1920 x 1080 Micro-OLED panels at 60 Hz and went on sale in the United States in October 2023 for US$329, with refined frames and lenses.[8][4] Because the Glasses T1 and Legion Glasses share essentially identical optics and panels, reviewers generally treated them as the same device under two brands.[4]
Hardware and design
The Glasses T1 uses two Micro-OLED displays, one per eye, each with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and a 60 Hz refresh rate.[1][5][9] Lenovo rated the panels at a 10,000:1 contrast ratio, and Digital Trends measured a pixel density of about 58 pixels per degree.[1][3] The glasses are designed to make the image appear roughly the size of a 27-inch monitor viewed a short distance away.[3] Lenovo did not publish an official field of view figure for the device, and contemporary coverage noted the omission.[3][6]
The frame resembles a chunky pair of sunglasses and folds for storage. Reviewers reported a weight of about 96 grams (roughly 3.39 ounces), light enough to be worn comfortably for extended sessions.[4] Lenovo includes three swappable nose clips and adjustable temple arms for fit, plus an attachable frame that can be taken to an optician for custom prescription lenses.[1][5] A high-fidelity speaker is built into each temple, and volume buttons sit on the frame; the glasses have no camera or microphone.[1][9]
For eye comfort, Lenovo had the displays certified to TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light and TUV Rheinland Flicker Reduced standards, and the company emphasized the panels' high optical efficiency and low overall power consumption, since all power is drawn from the connected device over USB-C.[1][9][5]
Connectivity and compatibility
The Glasses T1 connects through a single integrated USB-C cable and requires a host device that can output video over USB-C DisplayPort Alt Mode. Lenovo listed compatibility with USB-C-equipped Windows, Android, and macOS devices, and supported iOS devices such as recent iPhones through an optional adapter.[1][2][9] Because the glasses rely on USB-C video output, handsets that lack DisplayPort Alt Mode (for example certain Google Pixel phones at the time) could not drive them.[3] On compatible Android phones the host could show a desktop-style interface, and Samsung devices could use Samsung DeX, while on a Windows PC the glasses were recognized as a standard external display.[3]
Reception
Early hands-on coverage was cautiously positive, praising the device's simplicity and comfort while questioning whether it offered enough beyond rival display glasses. SlashGear called the approach "so simple, they might just work," appreciating that Lenovo avoided unnecessary features and relied on a wired connection that proved more reliable than wireless alternatives in crowded environments.[5] Digital Trends found the glasses easy to wear and useful as a portable private screen, noting the prescription-lens option and the secure, lightweight fit.[3] Tom's Hardware was more skeptical, questioning the practicality of a 1080p display worn on the face and the value proposition relative to a normal monitor.[7] Reviewers also noted that Lenovo had not published a field-of-view figure for the glasses.[3][6]
See also
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 "A Big Screen in Your Pocket: New Lenovo Glasses T1 Wearable Display for Everything from Gaming, Streaming, and Privacy on the Go". September 1, 2022. https://news.lenovo.com/pressroom/press-releases/glasses-t1-wearable-display-for-gaming-streaming-privacy-on-the-go/.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "A Big Screen in Your Pocket: New Lenovo Glasses T1 Wearable Display". August 31, 2022. https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20220831005805/en/A-Big-Screen-in-Your-Pocket-New-Lenovo-Glasses-T1-Wearable-Display-for-Everything-from-Gaming-Streaming-and-Privacy-on-the-Go.
- ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 "Lenovo Glasses T1 hands-on review: virtual screens for your phone or PC". September 1, 2022. https://www.digitaltrends.com/computing/lenovo-glasses-t1-hands-on-photos-specs-price/.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 4.3 4.4 "Lenovo Legion Glasses vs Glasses T1: Which is the best virtual screen for you?". 2023. https://www.xda-developers.com/lenovo-legion-glasses-vs-glasses-t1/.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 "Lenovo Glasses T1 Hands-On: So Simple, They Might Just Work". September 1, 2022. https://www.slashgear.com/989548/lenovo-glasses-t1-hands-on-so-simple-they-might-just-work/.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 6.2 "Lenovo smart glasses create a virtual big screen on the go". September 2, 2022. https://newatlas.com/wearables/lenovo-glasses-t1-virtual-big-screen-wearable-display/.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Lenovo Jammed a 1080p Display Into Glasses, And I'm Not Sure About It". September 1, 2022. https://www.tomshardware.com/news/lenovo-glasses-t1-specs-hands-on.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 "Lenovo's Smart Glasses Are Coming to the US, With a New Name". September 2023. https://www.howtogeek.com/lenovo-legion-glasses-launch/.
- ↑ 9.0 9.1 9.2 9.3 "Lenovo Glasses T1 unveiled: Take a private big screen experience anywhere". September 1, 2022. https://www.laptopmag.com/news/lenovo-glasses-T1-wearable-display.