Overview
- LG announced the StanbyME 2 Max and opened pre-orders Monday, listing the U.S. price at $1,299.99 and noting a phased global rollout with regionally varied pricing.
- The device uses a 32-inch native 4K (60Hz) touchscreen that detaches from a wheeled stand, rotates between landscape and portrait, includes a rear kickstand and magnetic remote storage, and offers HDMI and USB ports plus USB‑C charging.
- A built-in battery provides up to 4.5 hours of cordless playback and supports external USB‑C charging, enabling room-to-room and short outdoor use while leaving mains-powered TV viewing as the primary option for longer sessions.
- LG equips the StanbyME 2 Max with the α8 AI Processor Gen3 and supports Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos, with AI Sound Pro that can upmix audio into a virtual multi-channel effect for enhanced picture and spatial sound.
- Running webOS, the screen offers access to major streaming apps, 400+ free LG Channels and the new Gallery+ art library of over 5,000 works; LG also framed the product as a lifestyle, second-screen device and cited a CES 2026 Innovation Award in content and entertainment.