Unboxing the eSight Go and First Impressions! A New Generation of Low Vision Wearable

Welcome back to another Tech Connect by the Vision Forward Association! The new eSight Go is finally here! So today, our Assistive Technology Experts are excited to unbox this long anticipated upgrade and share their initial thoughts with you all!

This modern wearable magnifier was produced by Gentex, who seek to improve upon the old eSight 4 by bringing you the same great features we've come to expect, such as magnified image stabilization (and a few new ones like tilt adjustment!) but with more reliability and with a longer battery life. However all of that was to be contingent on the device being more comfortable to wear for long periods of time.

A common complaint with previous versions was that users often found their neck muscles strained after prolonged use. This new design for the eSight Go is much lighter, clocking in at a featherweight 170 grams. Compare that with the eSight 4 which was 560 grams, or modern VR goggles which can be significantly heavier! Sounds too good to be true? How did they cut so much weight you may ask? Well they did improve the overall design, and trim where they could, a significant caveat is that they offloaded some of that weight onto a wired battery pack which is shaped like a horseshoe and worn over the shoulders and loose around the neck. This neck battery holds up to 3 hours of charge before being easy swapped out for a fresh battery and 3 more hours of use.

0:00 Start,
2:15 Outer and Inner Boxes, included literature and guides, Hard-shell case for the eSight Go!
7:10 Hardware quality, battery pack, necessary cords, nose pads options and head strap,
17:00 Trying on the device, initial test run of basic features, non-remote controls,
24:40 Wrap-Up and first impressions, planning further testing and comparisons,
26:00 Upcoming Videos and Events, check out our LMS for free ACVREP Credits!

If you have any additional questions about the eSight Go, the older versions, or any other wearable magnifiers on the market, please add those down in the comment section and we will endeavor to help!

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What do YOU think of the eSight Go so far? We would love to hear any specific questions you still have because we intend to make a detailed and in-depth follow-up to this unboxing in which we test the limits of the eSight Go! So be sure to post any lingering questions you still have in the comments. Thanks everyone, and don't forget to LIKE and share the video!

[brentparker]

I was able to order my eSight Go today. I’ve been on a waiting list so I’m super excited to receive it. I sent my prescription to them so when I receive my unit it should have the clarity you experienced when trying it with your glasses on. You guys do an awesome job, by the way.

[margimillerharpist]

I used Esight go for a couple of weeks. I agree that they are light and comfortable. I was hoping to be able to read music scores from my IPad with them. Couldn't. There was a slight delay in moving from line to line of music. That might be acceptable for reading a text, but it did not work for reading music. My next try will be Nu Eyes with the promise that they can install my music app (ForScore) on the phone attached to the glasses. We will see.

[harpreetthind]

Great device can’t wait to get a demo unit on their website. It still says join the way to list so it’s not released yet.

[annabarham]

I want to know when it’s coming to the UK and Europe and if they’ll be there by the end of this year. It would be nice to get one for Christmas for my Optic Nerve Hypoplasia. I checked on VisionAid’s website though and the page says it’s coming soon, due early 2025. They’re the suppliers of eSight in the UK. Is there a chance that they’ll come earlier?

[angelcardona]

Can the device be mirrored or connected to a computer? Also, how can it be used to look at a computer screen or tv? Thanks

[theshadowdirector]

My eyes had trouble putting together the two images on the eSight 3 when I tested it. Didn't have the same problem with things like the Acesight devices or Oxisigjt Onyx. Would the Go! be any different?