Beren has worked on creative tech magazines and websites at Future Publishing for nearly two decades. Cutting his teeth as Staff Writer on the digital art magazine ImagineFX, in 2012 he helped bridge the magazine/website gap as Commissioning Editor on the newly launched Creative Bloq. He went on to lead ImagineFX, the fine art mag Paint & Draw, then worked on the Canon Pro Europe website. As editor of Computer Arts he led a successful redesign of the iconic design mag, then in 2020 he moved back to Creative Bloq, the biggest global art and design website. As Ecom Editor, when he's not reviewing the best audiophile headphones, ergonomic office chairs, phones, laptops, TVs and monitors, he helps digital creatives get the best deals on the kit that they need and love.
Latest articles by Beren Neale

Audeze want to make the only headphones you'll ever need
By Beren Neale, Tom May Published
You shouldn't have to swap for different tasks, says the CEO.

High-end audio take note: These $35 earphones have 2 sound profiles and they're both great
By Beren Neale Published
For only $35 I'm willing to forgive a lot in a pair of earphones... but with the OoopusX Op.22 I don't have to.

Inspired by watchmaking, we look at the unique design of Focal headphones
By Beren Neale, Tom May Published
Honeycomb grilles, aluminium yokes and diamond-cut edges.

Hifiman Edition XV vs Thieaudio Cypher: Which $400 audiophile headphone should you buy?
By Beren Neale Published
Versus If you're looking for open-back headphones with a warm sound profile, these are the two to beat.

Why Sennheiser's brand chief is bringing London's underground club scene to the top of the Shard
By Beren Neale, Tom May Published
Bridging the worlds of consumer audio and club culture.

This AI smartphone can pull off Hitchcock's hardest camera trick in Vertigo without a film crew
By Beren Neale, Tom May Published
Look how far digital filmmaking has come.

After testing 68 wired headphones these are the best-sounding sets of the lot
By Beren Neale Last updated
These are the best looking, best value cans for working from home.

Work brighter with these discounted monitor light bars
By Beren Neale Published
Stop working in the dark from as low as $26.

Want new earphones on a budget? These are my top picks from $23 to $100
By Beren Neale Last updated
Get great quality audio at an affordable price.

These are the best office chairs for back pain that I've tested over the last 6 years
By Beren Neale Last updated
We've tried and tested the best ergonomic chairs and best office chair for back pain.

Design students, these are the 5 best Apple deals for getting back to school
By Beren Neale Published
From the Neo to AirPods Pro, we've got you covered.

The best external hard drives: Back up and transfer images and video without fuss
By Beren Neale Last updated
These are the best options for speed, capacity and value.

The WhiteFox jump-started the 65% mechanical keyboard craze, and right now there's $130 off
By Beren Neale Published
It's compact, wireless and utterly beautiful.

These 12 arty desk mats will transform your work space
By Beren Neale Published
Will you go ancient Japanese skeleton or Van Gough floral?

Get Back-to-School Ready with these top-value Chromebook deals
By Beren Neale Published
Perfect for most students, these 7 Chromebook deals start at under $200.

The best laptops for video editing: These powerhouses make editing a breeze
By Beren Neale Last updated
These are the best laptops for video editing available today.

These $35 earphones have 2 sound profiles for the price of 1
By Beren Neale Published
The OoopusX Op.22 earphones may look sci-fi, but the two sound profiles you get with them are both fun and refined.

The Star Wars Lego leak is exciting, but 2027 is a long way off and you can buy these sets today
By Beren Neale Published
She's the first musician with multiple Lego sets.

The best PC mouse: enjoy comfort, speed and special features with these top mice
By Beren Neale Last updated
Work faster and more comfortably with the best mouse.

After hearing $5,000 and $100 headphones there's a levelling factor that no one is talking about
By Beren Neale Published
But are they worth the price?

I picked the best laptops for photo editing: Beautiful screens and packed with power
By Beren Neale Last updated
Full of power, these are the best laptops for photo editing.

The best desktop PCs for video editors that money can buy
By Matt Hanson Last updated
Get work done faster with the best video editing computer.

The best monitors for programming
By Beren Neale Last updated
Discover the best monitors for programming today.
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