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

Audiophiles! What's the difference between mud, a banana and audio cables? Not a lot, actually...
By Beren Neale published
Is it worth spending hundreds on expensive interconnects?

This clever ergonomic chair is $100 off right now, and from personal experience, it's worth every penny
By Beren Neale published
The Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2 has dropped to just $399.

These detailed earphones just got discounted – they were only released two months ago!
By Beren Neale published
The Binary EP321 offers engagement above its price point, and now it's $295.

These $310 earphones use a $1,500 technology... and they sound really, really good
By Beren Neale published
The Binary EP321, with its MEMS driver, may not be for everyone... but it's definitely for me.

Monitors with webcams: The 6 best options available
By Beren Neale last updated
These six are genuinely worth your money.

I don't need a gaming laptop, but if I did an MSI Cyborg with RTX 5060 at $899 would do nicely
By Beren Neale published
Save $300 on this 15.6-inch laptop, and level up your creative work.

The best Photoshop alternatives: get Adobe-like features without the subscription cost
By Georgia Coggan last updated
From Affinity to Procreate, these are the best Photoshop alternatives for Mac, Windows and more.

There's up to 50% off my favourite budget office chair brand
By Beren Neale published
These Black Friday deals are heating up!

These are the best monitors specifically for MacBook Pro laptops
By Matt Bolton last updated
Choose one of the best monitors for MacBook Pro.

These budget audiophile headphones look as beautiful as they sound
By Beren Neale last updated
These are the best looking, best value cans for working from home.

My new favourite budget earphones are down to $47.50
By Beren Neale published
I just gave them a near-perfect review!

I just built a future-proof hi-fi system for $790, and I've never been happier
By Beren Neale published
And there's an ultra-budget option for $455!

Kiwi Ears Cadenza II review: The new standard for $50 earphones?
By Beren Neale published
You get great build quality and an all-rounder sound profile for under $100!

It's bleak outside: Cosy up with the best board games for creative minds
By Beren Neale published
From classic strategy to modern art-based games, there's something for everyone.

Earphones that look like little lobsters? There's no better way to spend $60
By Beren Neale published
The Rock Lobster IEMs sound as badass as they look.

The best Herman Miller chairs ranked
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best Herman Miller chairs for style and comfort.

This office chair has a battery, and I have some questions
By Beren Neale published
On paper, the electric-powered, $1,000 LiberNovo Omni reads like a marketing gimmick... but is it?

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.

Work from anywhere with our top portable tech setup
By Henry Winchester published
Upgrade your Cafe Work Days with these laptops, headphones and accessories options.

Out of Ziigaat's 14 recent earphones, the Horizon is the crystal clear winner
By Beren Neale published
It's a fine line between energetic and piercing, but this in-ear monitor walks it expertly.

These are the best power banks we've tried and tested
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best power bank charger for iPhone and other devices.

I just tested Denon’s $1,800 headphones… you should get their $500 cans instead
By Beren Neale published
The Denon AH-D5200's punchy bass and smooth mids make their wonky big brother a hard sell.

If you're a 3D modeller looking for a laptop, these are the best 8 options you can currently buy
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.
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