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

Various shots of the Sennheiser HD 550 headphones.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
Some of the best sub-$250 Bluetooth headphones on sale.
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!

Headphones & Earbuds
A selection of desktop speakers.
4 computer speakers that will fit a creative's desktop

By Beren Neale Last updated

Enjoy gorgeous audio with these brilliant speakers.

Gadgets
The Final DX3000 CL closed back headphone.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
Lots of speakers set on a desktop.
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.

Entertainment
The Fosi Audio Music Visualiser on a desktop.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
A variety of IEMs on AI-generated backgrounds.
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.

Entertainment
An AI-generated collage image of iPad accessories from Amazon.
Our favourite iPad accessories? After 14 years of testing, here's our top 6

By Beren Neale Published

Laptops
Photos of the FiiO EH11 retro style headphones.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
A grumpy frog illustration next to a pair of Sivga headphones.
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.

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Headphones & Earbuds
An experimental audio setup on a wooden desk featuring two green bananas in a foil-lined tray, with wires and penny electrodes poked into the fruit and connected to an M-Audio interface.
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?

Headphones & Earbuds
A person sits in a black Autonomous ErgoChair Ultra 2, showcasing its distinctive thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) backrest with a complex, web-like geometric pattern designed for ergonomic support.
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.

Chairs & Desks
Two photos of the EP321 MEMS earphones, placed on a white keyboard.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
Different shots of the Binary EP321 MEMS IEMs on a home desk.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
The MSI Cyborg laptop on an orange background.
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.

Gaming
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.

Photo Editing Software
The M18 chair in a hallway.
There's up to 50% off my favourite budget office chair brand

By Beren Neale Published

These Black Friday deals are heating up!

Chairs & Desks
Various photos of the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II IEM.
My new favourite budget earphones are down to $47.50

By Beren Neale Published

I just gave them a near-perfect review!

Headphones & Earbuds
Photos of a home desktop with passive speakers and stackable DAC and amp.
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!

Digital Art
Various photos of the Kiwi Ears Cadenza II IEM.
Kiwi Ears Cadenza II review: Excellent earphones for $50

By Beren Neale Published

You get great build quality and a satisfying all-rounder sound profile for less than a night out.

Headphones & Earbuds
Photos of the Rock Lobster IEM.
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.

Headphones & Earbuds
Three of my top picks of the best Herman Miller chairs.
The best Herman Miller chairs ranked

By Beren Neale Last updated

Discover the best Herman Miller chairs for style and comfort.

Chairs & Desks
A selection of LiberNovo Omni office chairs in a home work place.
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?

Chairs & Desks
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
Shots of the Ziigaat Horizon IEM.
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
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