I didn’t know I needed a wireless TV that moves …. Until I tried the StanbyME 2 Max
I received this product for free from LG as part of a product experience program. While I was asked to share my review, all opinions are entirely my own.
I live in a big metropolitan city so our house is the size of a shoe box and the bedroom is a matchbox. It means that I don’t have the luxury of having a regular TV with a stand or even one wall mounted. When the LG StanbyME was first introduced, I was really impressed but did not pull the trigger because it’s still a bit too small to be a TV and frankly, quite expensive. When the StanbyME 2 Max was launched, I got excited, especially with the current Visa card rebate, so I decided to start searching for reviews about it and lucky enough, received a demo unit from LG.
It’s important to highlight that you will need 2 people to carry the box, but it can be assembled by one person. For me, this is important because let’s be honest, you don’t always have an extra set of hands to help with the assembly. LG made it super easy that basically it’s just two steps: assemble the stand then mount the TV on top of it.
The unit is very well built and feels luxurious. I have used a lot of TVs and monitors, but this thing definitely feels different. It’s “beautifully engineered” with all the small but functional details, from the magnetic remote control to hidden charging ports. The TV has 2 USB-C ports that support Display Alt mode and 1 HDMI port. There are two ways to charge it. When it’s on the stand, it can be charged through the 2-prong AC power cord but can also receive power from the USB-C port. This gives you the flexibility to bring it around the house without the need of the power cord. I will explain in my next post why the 2 USB C ports play a crucial role in opening up so many useful scenarios. LG stated that the built in battery could last around 4 hours and my everyday usage confirmed it’s around this number.
By now, I’m sure you have seen a fair share of reviews about how people using their StanbyME and it’s flexibility, and I’m no exception. The TV can display both in horizontally and vertically, making it perfect for whether you use it to watch TV or Youtube Shorts and Instagram Reels.
For me, the best place for it is actually in my bedroom. As mentioned before, due to the limited space, I have not yet been able to have a TV in my bedroom till now, and this is where the Max shines. At 32 inches, it’s the perfect fit, so that you can comfortably lie down on your bed and still be able to watch a movie and read the subtitles. Anything smaller would make it feel like you are doing an eye test for your driver’s license. The Max also comes with a 4K display with both Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, and you can absolutely feel the difference while watching a show in a dark room. The AI upscaling does a brilliant job of showing the dynamic differences across the color range and darkness, making the Max feel like an OLED TV even though it’s not. I have the display on “Expert Dark Room” mode and don’t feel the need to play around with the color calibration.
Unlike the regular StanbyME, the Max does not come with a cover but instead has a stand. This was a bit disappointing for me since I really really like the way the stand looks. It could be because the cover won’t be able to support the weight of the Max, so LG has to use a regular stand instead. It definitely takes away a small WOW factor. That being said, the stand works just fine and it allows you to use the TV just as a regular desktop monitor.
Before the Max, I used the iPad Pro 13” as my auxiliary screen. You can see the size difference here.
This weekend was the first weekend of the Premier League season and I did not know how much I would love the Max until today. This thing of beauty can follow me everywhere around the house, so I don’t have to miss any important moments. Even better, it allows me to follow many different matches at once now with the two-screens setup. This immediately led me to test out the new set up for the F1 Zandvoort GP.
Du Du Du Du Max Verstappen. Sports Maxxing
It has just been a week and I have been able to find so many ways to enjoy the LG StanbyME 2 Max. That said, there are flaws that I thought I would share with you as well after spending enough time with the unit. So, tune in after 2 weeks to see if the Honeymoon is over and I’m out looking for another fling? Or there is a happily ever after?
Posted Sep 2, 2026, 12:44 PM UTC