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

The best Herman Miller alternatives: Quality office chairs at a fraction of the price
By Beren Neale last updated
These stylish chairs are the best alternatives to Herman Miller

Looking for new earphones? Linsoul just unleashed the mother of all summer sales
By Beren Neale published
There's 10% off absolutely everything, including my favourite $32 IEMs!

HiFiGo just low-key launched the best summer sale on IEMs I've ever seen
By Beren Neale published
And that includes some of my favourite wired earphones.

I've found my end-game mouse: The Keychron G4 is fast, can switch between 2 PCs and looks great
By Beren Neale published
It's more responsive than the Logitech MX Master 3s, and more reliable than the Sony Inzone Mouse-A.

Secretlab make my favourite gaming chair – and they just crashed the office party
By Beren Neale published
The new Secretlab ATLAS chair is squarely aimed at creative professionals.

This chair reminds me of a $1,000 model – but costs half the price
By Beren Neale published
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 offers striking looks and excellent arm rests, but its over-engineered back doesn't fully deliver.

The Bose QC Ultra is the most comfortable Bluetooth headphone out there – and there's $100 off!
By Beren Neale published
Amazon Prime Day is creeping up on us with this wireless headphone deal.

These seven 3D printer deals make waiting for Amazon Prime Day pointless
By Beren Neale last updated
3D printer Amazon Prime Day deals often run way before the actual day.

The most popular iPad is back down to a record low price ahead of Prime Day
By Beren Neale published
The 128GB, wi-fi only model is down from $349 to $299.

Ignore the shonky marketing – this IEM's pebble-smooth sound is a win
By Beren Neale published
The Aful Performer 8S offers soulful tuning, but at $389 there's fierce competition.

Celebrate Dinosaur Day with these roarsome Lego sets!
By Beren Neale published
Be a clever girl and piece a Velociraptor together for just $20.

Can't afford that iconic $3,000 desk lamp you want? Get the $123 dupe!
By Beren Neale published
Check out these 9 legendary desk lamps and their affordable alternatives.

These are the best budget IEMs under $100 (starting at $23!)
By Beren Neale last updated
Get great quality audio at an affordable price.

I've reviewed chairs that cost $2,000... I'd buy this $132 chair instead
By Beren Neale published
The Sihoo M18 remains the best budget option out there.

The best conference room webcams
By Beren Neale last updated
Look and sound your best online.

Home crafters! These are the best vinyl cutter machines
By Beth Nicholls last updated
The best vinyl cutter machines enable you to make stickers, banners and more.

Monitors with webcams: The 5 best options available
By Beren Neale last updated
These six are genuinely worth your money.

These fidget toys – starting at $7 – will keep you sane at work
By Beren Neale published
Calm your restless hands with these brilliant devices.

These are the best selling keyboards for people who like beautiful things
By Beren Neale last updated
You can't go wrong with these excellent keyboards.

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.

The best MacBooks for programming: Large screens, portable and powerful, these are all you'll need
By Matt Hanson last updated
If you're a coder and an Apple fan, you'll want to see this list.

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.

Thieaudio Cypher headphone: Ordered outside, a little unpredictable within
By Beren Neale published
This headphone is more complex than you'd expect.
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