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 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
One of the rumoured 2027 Star Wars Lego sets.
The Star Wars Lego leak is exciting, but 2027 is a long way off and you can buy these sets today

By Beren Neale Published

She's the first musician with multiple Lego sets.

Product Design
Three of the best PC mice.
The best PC mouse: enjoy comfort, speed and special features with these top mice

By Beren Neale Last updated

Work faster and more comfortably with the best mouse.

Keyboards & Mice
Various IEMs and headphones at CanJam London 2026.
After hearing $5,000 and $100 headphones there's a levelling factor that no one is talking about

By Beren Neale Published

But are they worth the price?

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of the best laptops for photo editing.
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.

Laptops
Three of our favourite PCs, with video editing in mind.
The best desktop PCs for video editors that money can buy

By Matt Hanson Last updated

Get work done faster with the best video editing computer.

Desktops
Our three picks of the best monitors of programming.
The best monitors for programming

By Beren Neale Last updated

Discover the best monitors for programming today.

Monitors
The Audeze Maxwell 2 (ANC edition).
The Audeze Maxwell 2 (ANC) is low key the cleverest gaming headset on sale

By Beren Neale Published

These elite-sounding headphones just added ANC, but not for obvious reasons.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Binary 1900 IEM.
The Binary 1900 earphone is inspired by a 1998 English-language Italian musical, and that is both wild and excellent

By Beren Neale Published

I don't know what these IEMs sound like, but they look amazing.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Noble Osprey, alongside other Noble earphones.
Noble's budget earphone sounds better than their expensive models so it's my go-to recommendation for a wireless earphone at $200

By Beren Neale Published

But are they worth the price?

Headphones & Earbuds
The Apple MacBook Neo, on a pink background.
Dodge Apple's price hike on the MacBook Neo – Amazon just sliced £100 off the 512GB version

By Beren Neale Published

Get the latest MacBook for the early adopter price!

Phones & Tablets
The Audeze MM-500 headphone on desktops around the house.
These headphones are a treat for people who love vocals (and can spare $1,700)

By Beren Neale Published

The Audeze MM-500 is a mixing headphone prized by audiophiles who love an intimate, addictive sound profile.

Headphones & Earbuds
Various shots of the new foldable cameraphone Honor Magic V6.
Forget the iPhone Fold – Honor just nailed the foldable phone

By Beren Neale Published

I've been testing the Honor Magic V6 for the last two weeks, and it's hands down the best foldable phone I've used yet.

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Phones & Tablets
A selection of IEMs sold through Linsoul for Prime Day.
6 of my favourite IEMs just got huge discounts – 3 have 20% off!

By Beren Neale Published

Starting at $22, these earphones are the perfect introduction to a hobby that might take over your life (sorry!)

Headphones & Earbuds
An MP3 player
This MP3 player is both retro and cutting edge – and is down 16% to $104

By Beren Neale Published

The Surfans F20 player is durable and made for 'intentional listening'.

Headphones & Earbuds
An array of Nintendo Switch characters and consoles.
LIVE: Nintendo Switch Prime Day nearly over: Last day of Prime Week sees small console discounts and big deals on games

By Beren Neale Last updated

The biggest Switch winners this Prime Day are games and accessories.

Gaming
The Juzear Defiant: Gamefidelity edition.
Budget earphones have come a long way: The Juzear Defiant shows us just how far

By Beren Neale Published

Exciting sound, excellent accessories, and exceptional value make this a very easy IEM to recommend.

Headphones & Earbuds
Photos of the blue Juzear Defiant IEM.
I'm in the middle of reviewing these great value earphones – and their price just fell!

By Beren Neale Published

Prime Day has taken the Juzear Defiant IEM down from $100 to $80, and they get a strong recommendation from me.

Headphones & Earbuds
GTA 6 box art
Rockstar could have sold GTA 6 at any price... I'm not mad at what they just announced

By Beren Neale Published

Also, pre-order before 20 November and you'll get extra DLC goodies.

Gaming
The Sihoo M18 office chair.
My favourite budget office chair is down to an all-time low price of $125 (but only in black)

By Beren Neale Published

The Sihoo M18 is all you need from an well-designed ergonomic chair.

Chairs & Desks
An AI-generated image of the 9 best board games for creatives.
Board of Prime Day?! There's a board game for that

By Beren Neale Published

These are the 9 best board games for the creative mind, from art-based to strategy.

Toys & Collectibles
Two excellent Bluetooth headphones in blue colour ways.
These are the 3 Bluetooth headphones I'd buy today – and the (most popular) 1 that I wouldn't

By Beren Neale Last updated

Enjoy premium sound for less with these brilliant products.

Headphones & Earbuds
The FiiO FT 1 Pro headphones, in all its glory.
These headphones offer high-end planar magnetic technology but are down to just $199!

By Beren Neale Published

Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

Headphones & Earbuds
Casa Pop-Up
Café creatives! This mobile work unit is genius

By Beren Neale Published

Pricey at £180, at its £99 Prime Day price this portable laptop stand, keyboard and touchpad combo is excellent value.

Monitors
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