Beren Neale

Beren Neale

Ecom Editor

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

Three of the best IEMs under $500.
The best IEMs under $500 will bring you nothing but joy

By Beren Neale Published

Get great quality audio at an affordable price.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Truthear Pure IEM.
A year after release, the $90 Truthear Pure remains the best warm-neutral IEM under $300

By Beren Neale Published

These are touchstone earphones thanks to their mature and measured tuning.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Sharge Mini Power Bank on a blue background.
This $30 phone charger gives speeds to rival wall plugs, and it's down to $23

By Beren Neale Published

The Sharge Mini 2 power bank gives you a full battery and looks good doing it.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of press shots featuring the two new Cricut sticker machines.
Sticker addicts rejoice! Cricut just released two really cool label and sticker makers

By Beren Neale Published

The StickerPix Print and the + Cut sound impressive for the money.

Digital Crafting
Three e-readers.
These are the best e-readers for creatives that we've tested

By Beren Neale Last updated

Enjoy reading without distraction, with the best e-readers.

Phones & Tablets
The Noble Vanguard IEMs in various positions in my home office.
These earphones are the sonic equivalent of sunburn

By Beren Neale Published

The Noble Vanguard doesn't sound good and costs $330.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Juzear Light Shuttle IEMs.
At $190 the Juzear Light Shuttle is one of the most compelling earphones of 2026

By Beren Neale Published

It's the 'neutral with bass-boost' release of the year.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of the best digital photo frames.
These 6 digital photo frames look good and offer great value for money

By Beren Neale Published

If you're a stickler for aesthetics, these are for you.

Tech
The HiFiMan HE1000 audiophile headphones.
These headphones were $3,000 back in 2015 – at $949 today, they're my 'value' high-end cans of choice

By Beren Neale Published

The HiFiMan HE1000 Stealth headphones may not be for everyone, but they are 100% for me.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of the best wired headphones.
The best-sounding wired headphones: Audiophile sets for people who love music

By Beren Neale Last updated

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

Headphones & Earbuds
Screens from a Zelda remake
Pre-order The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time remake: There's only one downside

By Beren Neale Published

You'll still have to wait 2 months until you get your hands on it!

Gaming
The best Mac for content creators: These are our 4 tried and tested options for you

By Beren Neale, Tom May Published

Whether you're seeking portable power or desktop performance, one of these options will meet your needs.

Laptops
A selection of images of the Sony WH-1000XM4C ANC headphone.
The brand new Sony ANC headphone... is the old Sony ANC headphone?!

By Beren Neale Published

Sony is resurrecting the best-selling WH-1000XM4, but with less battery life than the original, I have questions.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Status Pro X earphones.
These wireless earphones offer sound quality to rival wired buds, and they're down by 32%

By Beren Neale Published

The Status Pro X TWS offer an engaging tuning without sacrificing the midrange, and are only $169.

Headphones & Earbuds
The second generation Bose QC Ultras on a yellow background.
Clever and comfortable, the Bose QC Ultra 2 offers custom tuning and has $70 off for Labor Day

By Beren Neale Published

They personalise their tuning to your ears, and they're the lightest headphones in all of existence.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of our favourite monitors, aimed at graphic artists.
The best monitors for graphic artists: We test for accuracy, ergonomics and style

By Beren Neale Last updated

Boost your accuracy with the best monitors for graphic artists.

Monitors
Three of the current best monitors with integrated webcams.
Monitors with webcams: The 5 best options available

By Beren Neale, Henry Winchester Last updated

These six are genuinely worth your money.

Monitors
A selection of chairs, including Herman Miller, Branch and Secret Labs models.
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.

Chairs & Desks
Three of the best iPad screen protectors.
The best iPad screen protectors for designers and artists

By Beren Neale Last updated

Ideal for artists, these are the best iPad screen protectors.

Phones & Tablets
Three of the best Frame TVs.
The best frame TVs: fantastic TVs that show off your favourite art

By Beren Neale Last updated

Get a TV and a digital frame in one, with the best frame TVs.

TVs
Three of the top budget IEMs on a tricolour background.
Looking for cheap IEMs under $100? These are the best budget IEMs from $23 to $99

By Beren Neale Last updated

Get great quality audio at an affordable price.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of the best squeezy toys.
Squeeze the stress away with these 12 beautiful and bizarre squishies – starting from £5.29

By Beren Neale Published

These things are particularly pleasant to pulverise.

Toys & Collectibles
Photos of the SwitchBot AI e-ink picture frame.
Damn! No sooner had I bought this clever e-ink digital frame, it gets a 25% discount!

By Beren Neale Published

The SwitchBot e-ink art frame looks like matte paper, and the 13-inch model is down to £273, saving £85.

Tech
Three of the best e-ink art frames on the market.
The best e-ink art frames are starting to deliver on the early promise of the technology

By Beren Neale Published

No light-emitting eye-sores here – only sharp, paper-like digital frames ideal for the discerning creative.

Digital Art
Various shots of the new foldable cameraphone Honor Magic V6.
There's £500 off the new Honor Magic V6 foldable phone, and I have no idea why

By Beren Neale Published

Honor is known for its early phone discounts, and they're always great value.

Phones & Tablets
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