LG - StanbyME 2 - 27” Class LED QHD Smart webOS Portable and Detachable Touch Screen with Full Swivel Rotation (2025)

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• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Versatile Display That Moves With You

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  I’ve been using the LG StanbyME 2 for a week now, and it's great for anyone who wants flexibility as well as portability in their everyday viewing spaces. First Impressions & Build: This thing feels premium right out of the box. It doesn’t feel flimsy and the stand is sturdy. The screen looks sleek and it just fits into a modern living space nicely. It doesn’t look like a random monitor on a cart but rather, intentional. Being the second generation, the updates provide an amazing refresh. Display & Picture Quality: The screen itself is a joy to operate and very responsive. My kids especially love the touch screen and can control the TV without using the remote. Picture quality is crisp, colorful, and gets very bright. But, don’t expect cinema-level quality if that’s a priority. For value, it's more than reasonable however. Sound & Smart Features: Built in speakers are good but don't expect this sound to blow you away. If you want booming sound or a theater-like audio experience, you’ll still want a soundbar or the LG StanByME speaker. Being a smart TV, you have all the usual apps and options available and the platform is easy to navigate. There are even some built in games that the whole family can play. One downside though, is there's only 6.68gb of built-in storage and I found myself frequently having to uninstall apps and games in order to make room for others. Mobility & Battery: This is where the StanbyME 2 really stands out. The ease of use is absolutely the main draw of a device like this. You can have it on a stand and never move it sure, but you're probably interested in this product because of the portability. It can detach from the main stand with a simple button press and even has a stand and folio case to have it rest anywhere. You can move it room to room while connected thanks to the wheels on the bottom, though moving on certain carpets can be challenging. Yes, a 27″ screen on a battery feels pretty futuristic. And it surpringly lasts at least four hours on battery with constant use when streaming tv shows. I like not having to plan where I’ll watch, it just goes where I go. Everyday Use: This is one of the few devices I actually use more than I expected. Its perfect for the kitchen while cooking to view recipes. A bedside companion or even by the couch for late-night shows when you don't want to wake anyone. It's also great for a desktop screen when working from home. It fits naturally into daily life, which is rare for most tech. Price & Value: If portability and smart flexibility are important to you, Then it's definitely worth the asking price. But if you want the best picture, audio and need a higher end monitor for gaming, this may not be for you. It feels more like a lifestyle device than a traditional TV or monitor. Final Thoughts: If you want a regular TV, this probably isn’t the best value. But if you want a versatile display that lives with you, moves with you, and doesn’t feel like another cable on the wall, the StanbyME 2 actually delivers what it promises. To me, it’s not just a screen, it’s a flexible part of my daily routine.

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  TechGeek28 Posted 2 months ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  Love it

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  • Owned for 2 weeks

  Wonderful, love it , I can move for all house , my husband said me please not in the bathroom jajaja

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  AntonioC Posted 1 month ago

• Rated 5 out of 5 stars

  So much more than a standard monitor!

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  I will admit up front, I was skeptical of this monitor. A non-gaming 27" monitor selling for close to $1k? It's not even 4k. It seemed like a lot for an average sounding monitor with an extended stand. I decided to try it our understanding there was a high chance that I was not going to keep it. I'd see if there was anything to like, then move on to something better and cheaper. Boy, was I very very wrong about this item. The LG Stanby ME2 (such a strange name...) at it's core is a 27" LG LCD monitor with a rolling stand that allows you to elevate your display up to 4.5' in free standing mode. The monitor is only 2560x1440 pixels, at 60Hz so better than standard 1080p but not close to 4k. The 60Hz refresh rate is plenty for most applications, but you won't be gaming on this thing. It has 3 USB-C ports (one with power delivery) and an eARC HDMI connection. The stand is very nicely weighted with a heavy base containing 5 small wheels. The wheels work well on hard surfaces, but sink into most carpets rendering them useless. There are hard plastic feet you can add to the base if you'd rather not use the wheels. The stand arm is about 4' tall and has an articulating arm that allows you to orient the monitor in a vertical or horizontal orientation. The arm snaps cleanly into the back of the monitor and is easy to remove. The monitor runs LG's WebOS system found on their TVs and Smart Monitors. You can load apps on it and comes preloaded with Netflix, YouTube, and many others. It has wifi and bluetooth. And it has a remote that magnetically attaches to the monitor when not in use. The good: This system surprised me. It's an excellently thought out system. For 1440p, the picture is excellent and very bright. The WebOS system was responsive and simple to understand. The built in apps were meh, but they worked. There is an insane number of ways to connect to the monitor. HDMI, USB-C with power delivery for laptops, and airplay (and the Google equivalent). The monitor can be powered via one of the USB ports or through a power cable going through the base of the stand then up into the monitor through pins built into the stand connection. The screen is touch screen and is very responsive to touch. Then there is the fact that the monitor has a battery! Charge it up, then take it off the stand, put on the included tablet case, and you have a stand alone ipad like setup. It's amazing. I was interested in this because my wife has a home business that has her computers in one room and machinery in the next. She can put this on the stand near the machinery, display her computer on it, and operate things via the touch interface. This setup worked great, but she actually uses it in "tablet mode" more often than either of us expected. It also worked equally well with her PC and my Mac systems. It's a hugely versatile setup. The not so good: There is a lot of bloatware pre-loaded on the WebOS system. Games, apps, tools, etc. that most people will never use. Fortunately they allow you remove most of them if you want. There are a few you can't delete like the not so great LG TV app. The monitor and stand assembly is HEAVY. It needs to be so it doesn't tip, but it makes it hard to move around easily especially on carpet. It's actually a bit unstable on carpet, so you need to be careful. A passing dog or two nearly took it down a few times. Then there is the elephant in the room, the price. It's a lot of money. You can get a 27" LG smart monitor for about 40% of the price of the StanbyME2. That makes the upgrade for the stand, battery, touch capability about $600. Is it worth it? Your use can will determine that. In the end, the StanbyME2 is staying in our setup permanently. All the features, great video, and ability to stand by itself was worth it for us. I highly recommend this system.

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  mjd1969 Posted 1 month ago