LG’s StanbyMe 2 is a cool TV at a questionably excessive worth

LG’s StanbyMe 2 has all of the substances of follow-up gadget: the 27-inch show is 1440p as an alternative of 1080p, and as an alternative of being trapped on its rollable stand, the display is removable so that you can use wherever and nonetheless you need. It can cling on the wall in case you purchase a suitable strap, or you may relaxation it on its included folio cowl, very like you’ll a pill. It additionally has extra ports past the one HDMI port and one USB-A port within the authentic mannequin. You’ll get USB-C for connecting laptops, too. Its built-in battery can energy the display for as much as 4 hours, and you may recharge it with an influence financial institution as long as it might probably present at the very least 65W charging speeds.

We knew earlier this month that the StanbyMe 2 can be coming quickly, however LG waited till it was accessible to share that it prices $1,299.99 — $300 greater than its predecessor did at launch. Just as with the unique StanbyMe, I’ve to take a second to withstand the urge to name this a horrible worth, since OLED TVs and sensible screens are available nicely below $1,000. But for many who had been, at the very least, mildly enthused a couple of main producer placing a display on wheels, maybe the added versatility within the StanbyMe 2 makes it price truly contemplating in your house.

As if one rolling display wasn’t sufficient for 2025, LG’s Smart Monitor Switch is an alternative choice, though it solely works whereas linked to an influence outlet. Similarly, it prices $1,299.99, but it surely has an even bigger 31.5-inch 4K IPS touchscreen show, in addition to a stand that gives extra factors of articulation. It’s extra flush with ports, providing three USB-C ports with 65W Power Delivery, and two HDMI 2.0 ports.