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I used suction cups to attach the TV’s wireless OLED to the wall. i will never be the same

As weird as it sounds, someone has built a TV that sticks to the wall with a big suction cup. It is powered by a built-in battery and is suitable for taking anywhere. As far as I’m concerned, the most interesting thing is that you can buy one right now.

Displace TV is a startup that launched its first 55-inch wall-mounted TV prototype two years ago, but it never really took off. Since then, the company has improved the design, added a smaller screen size, and introduced some artificial intelligence. Displace TV is available for pre-order now, starting at $1,499, and will ship this spring.

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Look at this: Displace TV’s 55-inch TV hangs on the wall using suction cups

There’s a catch with this pricing: It’s only available during CES 2025, the annual tech event currently taking place in Las Vegas. During this time, all Displace TV TVs are $1,000 off. The discount will expire after the show ends on January 10th. Here’s the pricing breakdown – please note that pre-orders require a 10% refundable deposit.

  • Displace TV Basic (27-inch): $1,499 now, $2,499 after CES
  • Displace TV Basic (55 inches): Now $2,499, $3,499 after CES
  • Displace TV Pro (27-inch): Now $2,999, $3,999 after CES
  • Displace TV Pro (55-inch): Now $4,999, $5,999 after CES

The main difference between the Pro and Basic models is that only the Pro has suction cups. The Pro also comes with a fully detachable speaker system to help extend battery life. All Displace TV screens are OLED, providing the best image quality.

The 27-inch Displace TV is suction-cup mounted on the refrigerator.

This 27-inch Displace TV is glued to the refrigerator.

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The concept of Displace is a TV that is completely wireless and easy to carry anywhere. Its built-in battery means you don’t need to plug in a power cord to watch, and it has Wi-Fi streaming capabilities so you can watch TV shows and movies without having to connect anything.

27-inch Displace TV with extendable legs.

All Displace TV models have little feet that pop up into the cabinet and disappear when the TV is mounted on the wall.

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Experience Displace TV for yourself

The company launched its line of TVs at CES 2025, and I had a chance to check out the TV at an exclusive Displace demo session hosted for CNET at an Airbnb near the Las Vegas Strip. I’ve been covering CES and television for more than two decades, but I’ve never experienced a demo like this.

There is a wireless 55-inch Displace TV Basic by the pool, which stands on the calf and is powered by batteries. I picked it up and moved it using the built-in handle, which was super easy. But the really impressive part was when I used the Displace TV Pro and its suction cup system.

CNET's David Katzmaier holds a Displace TV.

I’m holding a 55-inch Displace TV Pro in my hand. Four suction cups on the back allow it to resist gravity.

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In the kitchen, a 27-inch Pro is attached to the refrigerator. I pressed a small recessed button on the handle and after an on-screen timer indicated it was ready and warned me to hold on, I felt its weight and removed it easily. To reattach it, I lifted it and an indicator popped up to help me level the screen. I pressed the recessed lever and another screen appeared, representing the two suction cups on the back, complete with a timer and indicator showing how the suction cups increased suction until they turned green.

A message appeared telling me I could leave, which I did with some trepidation. What struck me was that the TV hung there, defying gravity, exactly like a regular TV, with apps and menus on the screen.

Close-up of the suction cup that connects the Displace TV to the refrigerator.

This is what the suction cup looks like when mounted on the refrigerator.

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The process is identical to the 55-inch model and equally impressive, just a little more difficult because the TV is heavier. But the combination of the on-screen prompts and the giant suction cup reassured me that that ridiculously expensive TV was actually going to hang there. The TV also features a “landing gear” safety system designed to prevent the TV from falling to the floor if the panel succumbs to gravity (not ready for demo yet).

In its most stylish form, this TV is a full-screen TV, but it also comes in a range of pop-up units. The charging port pops out of the side and you plug it in like a regular TV. On the other side, a pop-out USB-C port lets you connect an HDMI device (using a USB-to-HDMI cable). Another small tray, available only in the 55-inch size, pops out and allows you to attach a Roku Stick or other streamer and hide it inside. There is a pop-up camera on top. A pair of legs extend out at the bottom to allow the TV to stand upright. If you want to recruit multiple professionals, you can splice them together to form a “video wall.”

Close-up of the HDMI box that stores the streaming stick inside the Displace TV.

Among the myriad of pop-ups is an HDMI box that stores the streaming stick out of sight.

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The Pro also comes with a soundbar and speaker system, both of which are removable via pop-up stands. Basic can also support these speakers, but they are not included. Adding these speakers with built-in batteries can extend your TV’s battery life.

The Pro lasts about eight hours at maximum brightness without any speakers connected. The Basic’s built-in battery has half the capacity, so it lasts three to four hours. Connecting a full set of speakers significantly extends battery life, up to 60 hours on the Pro.

The Displace TV remote comes with a touchpad and programmable buttons.

The Displace TV remote comes with a touchpad and programmable buttons.

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Displace TV’s remote control is also unique. It felt like a phone in my hand, with its surface controlled by a trackpad with a scrolling area, and it worked smoothly and exactly as I expected, allowing me to move the pointer around the screen and scroll through menus. There are six buttons on the top, one of which is programmable (it has a CNET shortcut for my demo).

The company also built a proprietary operating system called Displace OS. It uses artificial intelligence agents to simplify tasks through voice commands—from streaming and productivity functions like sending emails to ride sharing and food delivery. Wireless keyboards and mice can also be connected to the TV to make certain tasks easier.

I didn’t have a proxy to test the demo, but I appreciate that the TV essentially has a built-in web browser, making it easy to access not only streaming services, but also sites like CNET.

I’m mentioning the obvious here: this is an expensive and relatively niche product. If you want a battery-powered TV, it’s easy to plug a regular TV into a portable power station and save hundreds or even thousands of dollars. If you want an outdoor screen, battery-powered portable projectors are much cheaper and offer larger images.

According to Displace TV, the 55-inch Displace TV Pro will start shipping on March 28, while the smaller Pro and two sizes of Basic will also ship soon. Look for CNET’s full review then.

For more from CES 2025, check out this robot vacuum that can pick up socks, or learn how this new donut-shaped motor could revolutionize electric vehicles.



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