LG’s StanbyMe 2 has all of the components of a very good follow-up gadget: the 27-inch show is 1440p as a substitute of 1080p, and as a substitute of being trapped on its rollable stand, the display screen is removable so that you can use wherever and nonetheless you need. It will possibly cling on the wall if you happen to purchase a suitable strap, or you’ll be able to relaxation it on its included folio cowl, very like you’d a pill. It additionally has extra ports past the one HDMI port and one USB-A port within the unique mannequin. You’ll get USB-C for connecting laptops, too. Its built-in battery can energy the display screen for as much as 4 hours, and you may recharge it with an influence financial institution as long as it might probably present a minimum of 65W charging speeds.
We knew earlier this month that the StanbyMe 2 can be coming quickly, however LG waited till it was obtainable to share that it prices $1,299.99 — $300 greater than its predecessor did at launch. Simply 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 properly beneath $1,000. However for many who had been, a minimum of, mildly enthused a couple of main producer placing a display screen on wheels, maybe the added versatility within the StanbyMe 2 makes it price really contemplating to your house.
As if one rolling display screen wasn’t sufficient for 2025, LG’s Good Monitor Swap is an alternative choice, though it solely works whereas related to an influence outlet. Equally, 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 Energy Supply, and two HDMI 2.0 ports.