Beren Neale

Beren Neale

Ecom Editor

Beren has worked on creative tech magazines and websites at Future Publishing for over 13 years. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, in 2012 he found himself bridging the magazine/website divide as Commissioning Editor on the newly launched Creative Bloq. Since then he moved up to lead ImagineFX, was Launch Editor of the fine art magazine Paint & Draw, moved to Canon Pro Europe website as Deputy Editor, and then edited the graphic design magazine Computer Arts. In 2020 he moved back to Creative Bloq, the biggest global art and design website, as Deals Editor. Now as Ecom Editor, when he's not testing and reviewing the best ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs, monitors and various types of storage, he helps digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need and love. Outside of work, Beren likes rock climbing and dancing to James Brown. Only James Brown.

Latest articles by Beren Neale

The best power banks for all uses.

These are the best power banks we've tried and tested

By Beren Neale last updated

Discover the best power bank charger for iPhone and other devices.

Accessories
The Denon AH-D5200 and other headphones, photographed on a home desktop.

I just tested Denon’s $1,800 headphones… but you should buy their 'cheaper' cans for $500 instead

By Beren Neale published

The Denon AH-D5200s punchy bass and creamy mids make their big brother a hard sell.

Headphones & Earbuds
Various shots of the three best laptops for 3D modelling.

If you're a 3D modeller looking for a laptop, these are the best 8 options you can currently buy

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.

Laptops
Three of the best laptops for drawing.

The best laptops for drawing and digital art: Find beautiful screens, perfect for artists

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Discover the best laptop for drawing digitally with a stylus.

Laptops
Three of the best budget IEMs on the market.

Listen up! These are the best budget friendly in-ear monitors

By Beren Neale published

Get audiophile quality on the go.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of the best budget audiophile headphones, on different coloured panels.

The best budget audiophile headphones look as beautiful as they sound

By Beren Neale last updated

These are the best looking, best value cans for working from home.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Honor Magic V5 smartphone.

4 things I love about my £1,400 foldable phone (and 1 that I hate)

By Beren Neale published

With folding phones winning CES 2026, I'd only recommend them to a specific user.

Laptops
The iPad Air.

The iPad Air is my favourite all-rounder tablet, and it has $110 chopped off its price

By Beren Neale published

I work on it, I game on it, I stream on it – and it's buttery smooth to use.

Phones & Tablets
A selection of chairs, including Herman Miller, Branch and Secret Labs models.

The best office chairs for back pain: ergonomic thrones reviewed after weeks of testing

By Beren Neale last updated

We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

Chairs & Desks
Various photos of the FiiO FT1 headphones, in a home office.

Love bass? The FiiO FT1s are untouchable as the best bassy budget headphones

By Beren Neale published

Oh, how I love these closed-back headphones – and for $160 you will too.

Headphones & Earbuds
The LiberNovo Omni office chair in a home office.

I'm so impressed by this motorised office chair

By Beren Neale published

This motorised ergonomic chair exceptional comfort.

Chairs & Desks
A profile view of a woman smiling while wearing large, dark gray over-ear headphones with a blue accent on the headband.

These new $350 gaming headphones use spatial tech from a $5,000 model

By Beren Neale published

SLAM tech and 80-hour battery meet pro-grade drivers.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of photos of the Juzear Harrier in-ear monitor, amongst green plants and coffee cups.

The Juzear Harrier earphones: Can ‘safe’ ever sound sexy?

By Beren Neale published

At $330, this beautifully balanced IEM is a confident all-rounder aimed at the treble-sensitive.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of photos of the Kiwi Ears KE4 IEMs.

A year on, do the Kiwi Ears KE4 earphones still deserve the New Meta crown?

By Beren Neale published

There's still that Harman bass, but the real star of the show is the mid range.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of creatives gifts under $50.

9 stunning gifts under $50 (that will deliver before Christmas)

By Beren Neale published

From hand-painted graffiti plant pots to retro headphones, get something for the creative in your life.

Creative Inspiration
A young person wearing a black t-shirt has their back to the camera, wearing black over-ear headphones (likely a Final UX5000) while standing outside an office or apartment building.

High-end audio brand Final just released a $65 headphone, and I'm fascinated

By Tom May, Beren Neale published

This level of sound quality, at under $65, is quite incredible.

Headphones & Earbuds
A pair of open-back headphones with wooden earcups and a black padded headband is resting on a wooden desk in front of a black headphone amplifier with gold trim and VU meters.

These headphones look like they're from a designer's steampunk fantasy

By Tom May, Beren Neale published

The hi-fi manufacturer combines British craftsmanship with advanced nano-diaphragm technology in latest offering.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Fiio FT1 Pro headphones hanging off a wooden shelf.

The Fiio FT1 Pros are the perfect entry-level planar magnetic headphones

By Beren Neale published

At $199 they're budget bangers!

Headphones & Earbuds
The Denon 5200s.

These Japanese-crafted, stylish Zebrawood headphones get a Cyber Monday £230 price drop

By Beren Neale published

High-end audio at a dramatically low price, just £399.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Noble FoKus Rex5 and FoKus Amadeus IEMs.

Forget the AirPods Pro - Noble’s Rex 5 are the kings of wireless earbuds

By Tom May, Beren Neale published

The 'Porsche of wireless earbuds' gets a rare discount.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Sony XM6s and the Momentum 4s on a desktop.

Everyone's looking at the Sony XM5 headphones – but here's the ANC cans you SHOULD buy

By Beren Neale published

Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Honor Magic V5 foldable smart phone.

This foldable smartphone is like an iPad mini and iPhone 17 Pro combined

By Tom May, Beren Neale published

If you're looking for a foldable phone, check this sweet deal.

Phones & Tablets
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones.

These headphones are twice as good as the AirPods Max and less than half the price

By Beren Neale last updated

Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Technics EAH-AZ100s

I bought the Technics AZ100 earphones as soon as the price dropped by £50

By Beren Neale published

These awesome earbuds offer premium hi-fi sound, Dolby Atmos, class-leading ANC and three-device multipoint.

Headphones & Earbuds
The purple Kiwi Ears Cadanza earphones.

I never knew earphones under $30 could sound this good

By Beren Neale published

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is the current king of value IEMs.

Headphones & Earbuds
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