I saw LG’s StanbyMe 2 TV, and it’s better than its viral successor in almost every way [Video]

For years, TVs have been the center of attention at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES). That holds true in 2025, even with the AI takeover well underway. LG’s OLED TVs are brighter than ever, Samsung is still chasing the 8K TV dream, Displace has double-downed on wireless sets, and Panasonic is back, baby.

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But among all the releases at this year’s Las Vegas trade show, one TV stood out to me the most: LG’s StanbyMe 2. Unlike the brand’s flagship G5 and M5 OLED sets, the StanbyMe 2 is a little more playful and nonchalant, yet full of confidence. Its 27-inch display isn’t trying to be the centerpiece of your living room; it wants to follow you around the house, from your countertop to your bathtub (no, seriously.)

The new lifestyle TV is accentuated by a …