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

A portable tech set up.

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.

Tech
One of the two Ziigaat Horizon IEMs on a desktop.

Out of Ziigaat's 14 recent earphones, the Horizon is my crystal clear winner

By Beren Neale Published

It's a fine line between energetic and piercing, but this in-ear monitor walks it expertly.

Headphones & Earbuds
The best power banks for all uses.

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.

Accessories
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
The Denon AH-D5200 and other headphones, photographed on a home desktop.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Honor Magic V5 smartphone.

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.

Laptops
The iPad Air.

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.

Phones & Tablets
Various photos of the FiiO FT1 headphones, in a home office.

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!

Headphones & Earbuds
The LiberNovo Omni office chair in a home office.

I'm so impressed by this motorised office chair

By Beren Neale Published

This motorised ergonomic chair exceptional comfort.

Chairs & Desks
A profile view of a woman smiling while wearing large, dark gray over-ear headphones with a blue accent on the headband.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of photos of the Juzear Harrier in-ear monitor, amongst green plants and coffee cups.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of photos of the Kiwi Ears KE4 IEMs.

A year on, do the Kiwi Ears KE4 earphones still deserve the New Meta crown?

By Beren Neale Published

There's still that massive bass, but the real star of the show is the mid range.

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of creatives gifts under $50.

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.

Creative Inspiration
A young person wearing a black t-shirt has their back to the camera, wearing black over-ear headphones (likely a Final UX5000) while standing outside an office or apartment building.

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.

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Headphones & Earbuds
A pair of open-back headphones with wooden earcups and a black padded headband is resting on a wooden desk in front of a black headphone amplifier with gold trim and VU meters.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Fiio FT1 Pro headphones hanging off a wooden shelf.

The FiiO FT1 Pro is a perfect entry-level planar magnetic headphone

By Beren Neale Published

At $199 it's a budget banger!

Headphones & Earbuds
The Denon 5200s.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Noble FoKus Rex5 and FoKus Amadeus IEMs.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Sony XM6s and the Momentum 4s on a desktop.

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.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Honor Magic V5 foldable smart phone.

This foldable smartphone is like an iPad mini and iPhone 17 Pro combined

By Tom May, Beren Neale Published

If you're looking for a foldable phone, check this sweet deal.

Phones & Tablets
The Sennheiser Momentum 4 headphones.

These headphones are twice as good as the AirPods Max and less than half the price

By Beren Neale Last updated

Boost your listening experience with these great-value cans.

Headphones & Earbuds
The Technics EAH-AZ100s

I got the Technics AZ100 earphones as soon as the price dropped by £50

By Beren Neale Published

These awesome earbuds offer premium hi-fi sound, Dolby Atmos, class-leading ANC and three-device multipoint.

Headphones & Earbuds
The purple Kiwi Ears Cadanza earphones.

I never knew earphones under $30 could sound this good

By Beren Neale Published

The Kiwi Ears Cadenza is the current king of value IEMs.

Headphones & Earbuds
A range of budget, quality audio equipment.

This audio tech is incredible value: Headphones, IEMs and more from just $27

By Beren Neale Published

These are my top budget audiophile buys from the likes of Fiio, Sennheiser and Kiwi Ears.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of my favourite chairs.

Black Friday office chair deals have just kicked in today

By Beren Neale Last updated

Office chairs are already seeing big discounts.

Art Supplies
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