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

My first audiophile headphones changed the way I enjoy music – and they're on sale
By Beren Neale Published
Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

Apple AirPods Max 2 are coming soon – I think these 4 alternatives might be better
By Beren Neale Published
On paper, these all beat Apple's flagship cans in key ways, and start from only $150!

4 computer speakers that will fit a creative's desktop
By Beren Neale Last updated
Enjoy gorgeous audio with these brilliant speakers.

The best Apple Pencil alternatives: Excellent features, excellent value
By Beren Neale Last updated
We present the best Apple Pencil alternatives today.

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.

These headphones give new meaning to the word 'cushy'
By Beren Neale Published
The Final DX3000CL is one of the most cushioned cans I've tested – and they sound pretty comfortable too.

Say it loud with 9 of the best computer speakers – starting at $15
By Beren Neale Published
I've selected the best budget, the best sounding, and the best for gaming.

This music visualiser is the coolest thing I don't need
By Beren Neale Published
The Fosi Audio AH-01A is an 1980s teenager's daydream of the future and I love it.

Totally wired! 8 of the best wired earphones - starting from $24
By Beren Neale Published
These are some of the best value for money audio products on sale today.

Our favourite iPad accessories? After 14 years of testing, here's our top 6
By Beren Neale Published

For $30 these 1980s-style headphones are an absolute steal
By Beren Neale Published
The Bluetooth FiiO EH11 is the value—style—tech mashup 2026 needs.

The Sivga SV021 Pro headphone: What the hell happened here?
By Beren Neale Published
A follow up to the budget best-seller, the Sivga 'Robin 2' looks beautiful, sounds horrible.

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.

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!

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: An excellent earphone for $50
By Beren Neale Published
You get great build quality and a satisfying all-rounder sound profile for less than a night out.

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.
Sign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology.



