
Beren Neale
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

This 42% saving on the Samsung Frame TV is staggering
By Beren Neale published
It's down from $1,500 to $867.99 – and I'm seriously tempted.

The price of my favourite iPad Air has fallen by $200
By Beren Neale published
The last-gen iPad Air is a steal at $399.

The best monitors for programming
By Tom May last updated
Discover the best monitors for programming today.

Branch Ergonomic Chair Pro review: This is the best mid-range price ergonomic chair today
By Beren Neale published
Branch has done it again: adding a chic, functional addition to their small yet powerful lineup, the Ergonomic Chair Pro deserves to be a bestseller.

The best budget office chairs: where value meets style for all budgets
By Beren Neale last updated
Stay comfortable for less, with the best budget office chairs.

The best monitors for photo editing
By Beren Neale last updated
Get the colour coverage and accuracy you need with the best monitors for photo editing on PC and Mac.

Level up your photo editing with the very best software
By Beren Neale last updated
Enhance your images easily with the best photo editing software on the market right now.

An OLED MacBook Pro is coming in 2026 – but I predict disappointment
By Beren Neale published
This may not be the ideal laptop creatives are craving after all.

The best computer for graphic design: fast performers with beautiful displays
By Beren Neale last updated
Get work done fast, with the best computer for graphic design.

Adobe Creative Cloud discount: The best deals on top software
By Beth Nicholls, Beren Neale last updated
Every Adobe Creative Cloud deal all in one place.

The best iPad for students: Get the best Apple tablet for a student workflow
By Beren Neale last updated
We pick the iPads with the features students need.

Every Apple Pencil compared: Apple Pencil 2 vs Apple Pencil 1, Pro and USB-C: which is best for you?
By Matt Bolton last updated
Versus We pit Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2, Pro and USB-C.

The best drawing tablets for kids
By Matt Hanson last updated
Develop your young artist's budding creativity with the best drawing tablets for kids

I can't believe our favourite monitor for creatives is down to just $699
By Beren Neale published
And you do know you can get a free 30-day trial of Prime, right?!

This temperature regulating office chair sounds like every gamer's dream
By Beren Neale published
When Razer comes out with a new prototype at CES, we sit up and listen.

The best MacBook Pro cases and sleeves can protect your Apple laptop and look great doing it
By Beren Neale last updated
Discover the best MacBook Pro cases for all budgets.

Nvidia's new RTX 5090, 5080, 5070 Ti and 5070 announced at CES – but is there a meaningful performance bump?
By Beren Neale published
The new generation of GPUs range from $550 to $2000.

These Apple Pencil deals smash the prices I saw in 2024
By Beren Neale published
Short and sweet with a full stop.

Samsung Frame TV review: the original art TV is stunning as ever
By Beren Neale published
With a clever matte display, rich colours and crisp image straight out the box, the Frame should win over most art lovers (who also want a cracking TV).

My favourite portable 1TB external hard drive is now down to just $85
By Beren Neale published
The SanDisk SSD is going for $119.

The best Black Friday office chair deals
By Beren Neale last updated
We saw some pretty excellent deals on office chairs this Black Friday, including a handful that I have reviewed myself.

I'm expecting record-low prices on MacBooks this Black Friday
By Beren Neale published
There are already discounts of up to $700 available, so this Black Friday could have some previously unseen MacBook bargains.

I think Black Friday iPad deals are the ones to look out for this month
By Beren Neale published
There are record low prices on almost every iPad for Prime Day 2024.
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