LG StanbyME 2

Xataka’s Alejandro Alcolea is clearly impressed and mostly positive about the LG StanbyMe 2. He praises its build, smooth wheels, clever removable battery-in-screen design, tactile controls and flexible mounting options, calling its mobility genuinely game-changing for multiroom use; the battery life and fast auto-brightness also earn praise. Criticisms are measured: the plastic arm feels less premium, the matte IPS QHD panel mutes colors (an OLED would be preferable), virtual Atmos is no substitute for a multi-speaker bar, and the remote lacks modern charging. Software quirks (some apps misbehave in vertical mode) and the premium price are noted, but Alejandro frames those as trade-offs against exceptional versatility—concluding that for users who value portability and multiroom convenience, the StanbyMe 2 largely delivers.

TechRadar’s Max Langridge is positively sold on the StanByMe 2 after three weeks. He’s pleasantly surprised by its playful versatility—easy rolling, tabletop and hanging modes, touchscreen interaction and solid webOS features make it genuinely useful around the home—but remains measured about its compromises: the 27-inch QHD edge-lit panel and matte coating limit HDR contrast and cinematic punch, battery life is short unless you use eco modes, and the price is high compared with much larger, better-performing TVs. Langridge praises color, sound clarity, connectivity and the thoughtful design (magnetic remote, detachable stand), and calls it a great lifestyle screen rather than a main TV; however he deducts for value, advising it’s most compelling at discounted prices or for buyers who value portability and novelty over top-tier picture performance.

PCMag Middle East’s Mufaddal Fakhruddin comes away cautiously positive about the StanbyME 2. He appreciates its rare versatility—the detachable 27-inch touchscreen, multiple mounting options, decent webOS app support and portable use cases make it genuinely useful around the home—but tempers enthusiasm with clear reservations about price, dated-looking bezels, middling IPS picture quality (matte touch coating mutes color and blacks), weak viewing angles, and only modest battery life unless you throttle brightness. He praises build quality, smooth rolling stand, and practical use with devices like the Steam Deck, yet criticizes sluggish UI moments, lack of a headphone jack, and speakers that don’t fully satisfy. In short, it’s an impressive, one-of-a-kind novelty that’s compelling if you truly need mobility and flexibility, but hard to justify at AED 4,499 for most buyers.

Tom’s Guide’s Kate Kozuch sounds genuinely enthusiastic about the StanbyME 2. She calls it “fun” and appreciates LG’s playful, portable direction—praising the detachable 27-inch screen, improved 1440p resolution, magnetic remote hub, USB-C webcam support, and extra hour of battery life that make it genuinely useful on the go. Kozuch frames it as an intriguing hybrid of LG’s previous lifestyle devices and values the accessories and carrying options that expand real-world use (bathtub TV vibes included). She’s clear that this isn’t a picture-quality flagship—so if stellar image fidelity is your priority, look elsewhere—but otherwise the reviewer treats the StanbyME 2 as a well-executed, practical, and appealing lifestyle gadget she’d consider buying. Overall the tone is warm, upbeat, and mildly measured: impressed and entertained, with a reasonable caveat about display priorities.

Pocket-lint’s Craig Donaldson sounds amused and broadly positive about the StanbyME 2. He likes the playful but practical upgrades — a sharper 1440p display, marginally longer battery life, added USB-C ports, a magnetic remote spot and clever accessories like a carrying strap and folio cover — and finds the new ideas (hanging it like art or using it as a menu board) endearing rather than silly. He flags lingering limitations (still only one HDMI port) and notes LG hasn’t shared price or release details, so value is uncertain, but his tone is upbeat and mildly delighted rather than critical. Overall the review treats the StanbyME 2 as a fun, improved follow-up that leans toward “worth watching,” especially if you appreciate quirky, portable home-tech with sensible refinements.

ZDNet’s Kerry Wan is upbeat about the StanbyMe 2 and comes away genuinely impressed. She frames the 27‑inch lifestyle TV as a playful, confident evolution of the viral original—praising sensible upgrades like a longer‑lasting battery, magnetic remote storage, a folio kickstand, a top USB‑C for webcams and a sharper 1440p touchscreen that makes menus and images noticeably crisper. Her enthusiasm is measured: she admires the concept’s portability and productivity potential but flags real shortcomings too, chiefly middling viewing angles that tint colors as you move side to side, and the fact it’s still a concept you can’t buy. Overall the tone is positive and intrigued rather than gushing — Wan thinks LG fixed key omissions and added smart conveniences, and suspects the StanbyMe 2 could be a hit if it ever reaches retail.