SEOUL -- LG Electronics (LG) has announced the global rollout of its latest lifestyle companion, the LG StanbyME 2. Building on the versatile design of the original StanbyME, the new model adds even greater flexibility by being fully detachable from its wheeled docking stand. With enhanced portability and upgraded resolution, the StanbyME 2 is designed to suit diverse lifestyles and personal preferences – offering an immersive entertainment experience, whether at home or on the move.
LG’s New StanbyME presents a new detachable screen that can be removed from its stand with one click, delivering enhanced portability and flexibility placement options. It also transforms into a wall piece, allowing it to be used as a framed wall clock or a decorative display paired with its strap accessories.1 Supporting both landscape and portrait orientations, the StanbyME 2 adapts seamlessly to any environment and lifestyle. In recognition of these distinctive capabilities, the StanbyME 2 was honored with the iF Design Award and the Red Dot Design Award.
Adding to its portability, the StanbyME 2’s screen features a built-in battery that allows for up to 4 hours of continuous video playback,2 enabling convenient use both indoors and outdoors without being plugged into a power source. The battery can be easily recharged via the docking stand or by connecting a USB-C cable to an external charger or power bank,3 providing reliable power options.
The StanbyME 2 also ensures user interaction is easy and intuitive, enabling users to enjoy smooth and comfortable operation in everyday use. With hands-free voice recognition, users can effortlessly control this TV and navigate content without needing a remote in hand.
Equipped with the award-winning webOS TV platform, the StanbyME 2 offers access to a wide variety of content streaming options, including LG Channels – LG’s exclusive free streaming service. For greater flexibility, it also supports Apple AirPlay and Google Cast for wireless content sharing, and integrates with LG ThinQ and Google Home for seamless smart home control. Unique features such as Mood Maker and the sketch app Let’s Draw provide an emotionally engaging and pleasing experience, further elevating the value of portable entertainment solutions available on the LG StanbyME 2.
Coupled with its enhanced portability and versatility, the LG StanbyME 2 offers a compelling entertainment experience that enriches both visual and audio enjoyment. It features a 27-inch QHD (2,560 x 1,440) resolution display, providing enhanced clarity and rich details that make visuals more engaging with a sense of sharpness and vibrancy. With built-in speakers on each side, the sound can be optimized through EQ settings that automatically adjust based on the screen’s orientation – whether in landscape, portrait or table mode – delivering clear dialogue and well-balanced audio in any screen position.
LG’s proprietary α (Alpha) 8 AI Processor, integrated into the StanbyME 2, intelligently optimizes picture quality based on ambient lighting and enables immersive virtual 9.1.2 surround sound through the built-in speakers. With support for Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, the StanbyME 2 delivers cinematic visuals and audio, enriching the viewing experience with greater depth and clarity.
The LG StanbyME 2 will be launched sequentially in major countries around the world, starting with Hong Kong and Türkiye this week, followed by the U.S., Canada, Vietnam and Singapore in July, and the UK, Germany, France and Spain in August. Discover how the StanbyME 2 enhances on-the-go entertainment experiences by visiting the official LG Electronics website.
