Erlingur is the Tech Reviews Editor on Creative Bloq. Having worked on magazines devoted to Photoshop, films, history, and science for over 15 years, as well as working on Digital Camera World and Top Ten Reviews in more recent times, Erlingur has developed a passion for finding tech that helps people do their job, whatever it may be. He loves putting things to the test and seeing if they're all hyped up to be, to make sure people are getting what they're promised. Still can't get his wifi-only printer to connect to his computer.
Latest articles by Erlingur Einarsson

My favourite travel charger is $39 off right now
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The versatile and powerful Tessan Voyager 205 can travel anywhere, charge everything, and be yours for only $89.

3 things I love about the Dell 16 Premium (and 1 I don't)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I felt so strongly about it that I made a video. A VIDEO!

The Poco F8 Ultra is a flagship phone with great-sounding, striking-looking swagger, and a tempting price tag
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The greatest Poco ever, for sure. The best camera phone this year? Maybe.

If you're a 3D modeller looking for a laptop, these are the best 8 options you can currently buy
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.

The best laptop for animation: expert recommended for beautiful displays and powerful processors
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Packed with power, these are the best laptops for animation.

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.

From dual-screen laptops to, erm, smart combine harvesters, CES 2026 had it all
By Erlingur Einarsson published
These are objectively the 7 coolest things from this year's top tech showcase.

ASUS just launched 2 of the most exciting laptops for creatives at CES
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I got hands on and I'm seriously impressed.

The best laptops for graphic design, fully tested and recommended for every workflow
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Boost your creativity with the best laptops for graphic design.

The XRocker Battlebunk XL is a big desk with a bed attached to it
By Erlingur Einarsson published
With space for gaming and creativity, this high sleeper bed is desk first, storage second, oh and also a comfortable sleeping place.

This ultraportable MSI laptop styles the most famous wave in art
By Erlingur Einarsson published
And with $500 wiped off, the MSI Prestige 13 AI+ Ukiyoe Edition looks even more tempting.

The RØDE Wireless Micro Camera Kit has elevated my content creation
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Professional sound is vital to my job, and to capture that consistently, I think I've found a keeper.

The OneOdio Studio Max 1 headphones make me feel like a DJ
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Yes, they're big and chonky, but they sound so warm and full that you won't care.

Motorola Edge 70 review: gorgeous camera phone outshines iPhone Air
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Beautifully crafted phone takes surprisingly excellent photos.

Creatives assemble! The ASUS ProArt 4K display of my dreams is $400 off
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Actually ALL 3 of my favourite monitors are discounted for Cyber Monday.

Up to 42% Black Friday savings on the best external hard drives? Yes please
By Erlingur Einarsson published
One of these 9 digital storage deals is bound to fit your exact needs.

Give your laptop some drip this Black Friday with these 9 beautiful laptop bags (7 are under $100)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
From the super-affordable to the super-fancy, all these bags protect your precious laptop in style.

These magnificent Edifier speakers are $70 off for Black Friday
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I classed up my desk setup with the Edifier MR5 speakers, and now you can too (and for less, you lucky kids).

The Dell Pro Max 18 Plus laptop is biblically powerful and unspeakably expensive
By Erlingur Einarsson published
You won't find a better 3D-processing laptop... or a more expensive one, for that matter.

The best laptops for Photoshop, fully tested and reviewed
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Our reviewers pick the best laptops for Photoshop for photographers, designers and digital artists.

The best Mac for video editing, all thoroughly tested and reviewed
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Laptop or desktop, these are the best Macs for video editing.

Geekom A9 Max review: AMD-powered mini-PC is tempting for space-limited photo-editors
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The A9 Max offers almost identical performance to its Intel-powered sibling, though, muddying its USP a little.

Philips Evnia 27M2N3800A review: refined gaming monitor brings 4K for under $300
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This budget Evnia monitor doesn't compromise much on image quality, and I'm as impressed as my wallet is.
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