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

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.

4 things I love about my £1,400 foldable phone (and 1 thing I hate)
By Beren Neale published
With folding phones winning CES 2026, I'd only recommend them to a specific user.

The iPad Air is my favourite all-rounder tablet, and it has $110 chopped off its price
By Beren Neale published
I work on it, I game on it, I stream on it – and it's buttery smooth to use.

The giant slayer: FiiO FT1 is untouchable as the best budget, bass-forward headphone in 2026
By Beren Neale published
These closed-backs offer buckets of well-articulated bass, clear mids and airy treble, for a crowd-pleasing sound profile – and $160 price tag!

I'm so impressed by this motorised office chair
By Beren Neale published
This motorised ergonomic chair exceptional comfort.

These new $350 gaming headphones use spatial tech from a $5,000 model
By Beren Neale published
SLAM tech and 80-hour battery meet pro-grade drivers.

Juzear Harrier earphones: Can safe ever sound sexy?
By Beren Neale published
At $330, this beautifully balanced IEM is a confident all-rounder aimed at the treble-sensitive.

A year on, do the Kiwi Ears KE4 earphones still deserve the New Meta crown?
By Beren Neale published
There's still that Harman bass, but the real star of the show is the mid range.

9 stunning gifts under $50 (that will deliver before Christmas)
By Beren Neale published
From hand-painted graffiti plant pots to retro headphones, get something for the creative in your life.

High-end audio brand Final just released a $65 headphone, and I'm fascinated
By Beren Neale published
This level of sound quality, at under $65, is quite incredible.

These headphones look like they're from a designer's steampunk fantasy
By Tom May, Beren Neale published
The hi-fi manufacturer combines British craftsmanship with advanced nano-diaphragm technology in latest offering.

The FiiO FT1 Pro is a perfect entry-level planar magnetic headphone
By Beren Neale published
At $199 it's a budget banger!

These Japanese-crafted, stylish Zebrawood headphones get a Cyber Monday £230 price drop
By Beren Neale published
High-end audio at a dramatically low price, just £399.

Forget the AirPods Pro - Noble’s Rex 5 are the kings of wireless earbuds
By Tom May, Beren Neale published
The 'Porsche of wireless earbuds' gets a rare discount.

Everyone's looking at the Sony XM5 headphones – but here's the ANC cans you SHOULD buy
By Beren Neale published
Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.
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