
Beren Neale
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

These pro headphones have been best-sellers since 2003... and I'm utterly hooked
By Beren Neale published
The Sennheiser HD 650s are detailed, warm, and the best I've used.

I've covered every October Prime Day, and there are only a few things I'd buy
By Beren Neale published
Get set for a week's worth of deals from Amazon.

Every Apple Pencil compared: Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1, Pro and USB-C: which is best for you?
By Matt Bolton last updated
Versus We look at Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1 and the newer Apple Pencil Pro and USB-C to help you choose the best stylus.

The best laptops for watching movies
By Tom May, Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best laptops for watching movies and streaming.

The best student laptops: top models to help you power through coursework
By Beren Neale last updated
Whatever you're studying, these laptops for students will have you covered from creative software to casual gaming.

The best monitors for graphic artists, tested and chosen by experts
By Beren Neale last updated
Boost your accuracy with the best monitors for graphic artists.

Want some new headphones? Have a think about soundstage and imaging before you buy your next pair of cans
By Beren Neale published
Whether you want an audiophile headphones or a Bluetooth ANC big-hitter, you should read this first...

If you've got a MacBook Pro, these are the best monitors you can get
By Matt Bolton last updated
Choose a second screen from one of the best monitors for MacBook Pro.

One of my favourite audio brands just released 'sleep-focused earbuds' – here's my honest opinion
By Beren Neale published
I may be the target audience, but I've still got reservations.

These 'record low' Apple Labor Day deals aren't what they seem
By Beren Neale published
Yes, you can get a MacBook Air (M4) for $799 (but that's been the case for a while now).

This bluetooth speaker has only been on sale since March, and there's already $60 off for Labor Day
By Beren Neale published
The JBL Charge 6 is a whole lot of speaker for $140.

I had zero interest in foldable smartphones before I met Honor's Magic V5
By Beren Neale published
Once you get past the marketing jargon, there are some impressive specs for creatives in this phone.

I thought 'audiophile' headphones were only for chin-scratching posers... until I got a pair
By Beren Neale published
The Sennheiser HD 550s make my bluetooth headphones sound like tubes filled with mud.

Students, stop buying the MacBook Pro – you're sleeping on a far better option
By Beren Neale published
If you're heading back to school, the MacBook Air is all you need and more, especially with $200 off at Best Buy.

The best docks for MacBook Pro, for when you're out of ports
By Beren Neale last updated
Complete your workstation and streamline your workflow.

One of my top chair brands has a Labor Day sale on all its best products, and I think you should be interested
By Beren Neale published
With its ergonomic features, it's the best chair deal I can find right now.

We've reviewed external hard drives over 1,000s of hours, and these are the ones that cover all pro needs
By Beren Neale last updated
Keep all your files in safe storage with the best external hard drives and the best SSD hard drives currently available today.

Quiz: Think you know about Apple? Let's see...
By Beren Neale published
From naming systems to first reveals, see how much you know about the Californian company.

The base Mac mini may have $100 off, but I think students should get the more expensive 512GB model (with $110 off)
By Beren Neale published
There's nothing mini about this Memorial Day saving.

Can you name the oldest tech from today's tech giants
By Beren Neale published
I've heard of humble beginnings, but this is ridiculous.

QUIZ: Tech product fails! Do you know these massive stinkers from Apple, Microsoft, Amazon and more?
By Beren Neale published
Tech might walk arm in arm with innovation, but not every big project influences the future – some fail bad.

If you're a video editor, these are the 9 monitors that we'd recommend
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best monitors for video editing.

I picked the best laptops for photo editing: Beautiful screens and packed with power
By Matt Hanson last updated
Full of power, these are the best laptops for photo editing.
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