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

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed mouse in three colours on a bright orange background.
This PC mouse has 31,400 five-star reviews on Amazon, and it's down to $30

By Beren Neale Published

The Logitech G305 Lightspeed has been putting more expensive mice to shame since 2018.

Keyboards & Mice
A selection of tech kit for students working from home.
If I were a creative student today, this is the complete home desktop setup I'd get

By Beren Neale Published

From a Bob Ross desk mat to the ultimate budget ergonomic chair, pick and choose from my ultimate 9-piece setup.

Tech
While everyone's laughing at John Lewis's ridiculous university packing list, these dupes will save you hundreds of pounds

By Beren Neale Published

Forger posh "essentials", these alternatives will leave you with cash to spend on what you really need.

Tech
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 and 5 side by side.
I rate both Sennheiser Momentum 4 and 5  Bluetooth headphones – but in 2026 there's only one I'd buy

By Beren Neale Published

Versus Is the Momentum 5 really worth twice the price of the 4?

Versus
A selection of IEM and audio equipment.
4 of my top-rated budget earphones are on sale right now!

By Beren Neale Published

From $27 wireless earbuds to $70 wired detail-monsters, this summer sale is really impressive.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of earphones on a blue background.
Some of my favourite earphones are now as low as $20 in this Back to School sale

By Beren Neale Published

There's not a single dud amongst these 11 IEMs.

Headphones & Earbuds
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
A t-shirt printing setup.
Build your own t-shirt printing empire with £1,130 off this starter kit

By Beren Neale Published

Get a t-shirt printer, a smokeless oven and a heat press for just £2,186.

Digital Crafting
Three of the best docks for MacBook Pro.
The best docks for MacBook Pro, for when you just need more ports

By Beren Neale Last updated

Streamline your workflow with the best docks for MacBook Pro

Laptops
Three top Apple Pencil alternatives.
The best Apple Pencil alternatives: top features, excellent value

By Beren Neale Last updated

Some of the best Apple Pencil alternatives are just as good

Phones & Tablets
A selection of three different Audeze headphones.
Audeze want to make the only headphones you'll ever need

By Beren Neale Published

You shouldn't have to swap for different tasks, says the CEO.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Ooopus Op.22 IEM.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of the best editing consoles.
These editing consoles are time-saving and ergonomic

By Paul Hatton Published

Top picks for photo and video editing.

Videography
Three Focal headphones in various settings.
Inspired by watchmaking, we look at the unique design of Focal headphones

By Beren Neale Published

Honeycomb grilles, aluminium yokes and diamond-cut edges.

Headphones & Earbuds
The HiFiMan Edition XV and the Thieaudio Cypher headphones side-by-side.
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.

Versus
Sunset view of the Shard illuminated against an orange sky, with a "fabric x Sennheiser" event graphic for The View from the Shard overlaid on the left.
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.

Branding
A dark gray Honor 600 Pro smartphone lying flat on a purple surface, surrounded by decorative coasters, stones, and small animal figurines.
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.

Videography
A selection of monitor lights.
Work brighter with these discounted monitor light bars

By Beren Neale Published

Stop working in the dark from as low as $26.

Gaming
Three popular Apple products.
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.

Creative Careers
Three of our favourite hard drives.
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.

Storage
The WhiteFox Eclipse Mechanical Keyboard on a desktop with paint and pencils nearby.
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.

Tech
Various models of desktop mats.
These 12 arty desk mats will transform your work space

By Beren Neale Published

Will you go ancient Japanese skeleton or Van Gough floral?

Gaming
An Acer Chromebook on a yellow background.
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.

Laptops
Three laptops that are great for video editing.
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.

Laptops
Teh Oopus OP 22 IEM.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
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