The first totally wireless TV can be stuck to any wall you like

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We regularly bemoan how standardized TVs have become in recent times, but that criticism can’t be levelled at the just-announced wireless 4K OLED TV from US start-up company Displace.

The 55-inch 'Displace TV' has a relatively light weight of under 20lbs and somewhat uniquely runs on rechargeable batteries.

Displace claims the proprietary hot-swappable battery will last for a full month before needing a recharge, based on an average usage of 6 hours per day.

Reservations are available now on the Displace website, with the TV set to ship in late 2023.

Analysis: Off-the-wall wireless TV concept leaves us with lots of questions

With few exceptions, (we’re looking at you Loewe and your concrete OLED TV), it’s fair to say that TV design has become somewhat cookie-cutter over the past few years, so when a novel new take on the venerable google box comes along, our interest is piqued.

There are some pretty out-there headline features for the Displace TV, and it’s fair to say that some leave us feeling a little skeptical.

The TV’s weight, for example, seems remarkably light considering it will need to house a battery system capable of powering a 55-inch OLED display for several hours, while we’re also keen to find out how big the gap between displays will be when pairing multiple screens together.

Weirdly, it’s arguably the Displace TV’s most mundane feature that has us most excited, with the ability to securely fix the TV to a wall with "a slight push" instead of the traditional permanent wall mounting we’ve become accustomed to for large-screen displays being a potential game changer.

We’ll certainly be making a beeline for the Displace stand in Las Vegas next month, so make sure to stay tuned for TechRadar’s full coverage of CES 2023 for our first hands on thoughts. If you’re in the market for a new TV now , check out the best OLED deals live this month.

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Kevin Lynch

Kevin Lynch is a London-born, Dublin-based writer and journalist. The author of Steve Jobs: A Biographic Portrait, Kevin is a regular feature writer for a number of tech sites and the former Technology Editor for the Daily Mirror. He has also served as editor of GuinnessWorldRecords.com and has been a member of the judging panel for the BAFTA British Academy Video Game Awards. Alongside reviewing the latest AV gear, smartphones and computers, Kevin also specialises in music tech and can often be found putting the latest DAWs, MIDI controllers and guitar modellers through their paces. Born within the sound of Bow Bells, Kevin is also a lifelong West Ham fan for his troubles.