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

Are Chromebooks finally good enough for university students?
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Our Back-to-School series continues, and this time it's the former class clown's time to shine.

OLED vs IPS: which laptop screen should students actually buy?
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Before you buy your next laptop for uni, let's solve one of tech’s biggest debates: OLED or IPS?

MacBook Neo vs budget Windows laptops: which is worth your money?
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
As the back-to-school hordes descend on laptop retailers, this is perhaps the most important question of the season.

Want to know which laptop you actually need for your major? We got you
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Your field of study decides your laptop choice. Don't buy blind.

These are the 3 laptops you should shortlist for your studies
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Make your back-to-school laptop choice simpler with our rundown of the best laptops for your studies.

The best laptops for 3D modelling you can buy, as tested by our experts
By Erlingur Einarsson Last updated
Speed up your workflow with the best laptops for 3D modelling.

The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ reaffirms both my likes and dislikes for 2-in-1s
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
This hybrid laptop has a good screen and excellent stylus, but its integrated graphics present one weakness for creatives.

I'm so impressed by this cheap laptop that I sorted out an exclusive discount for you
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
CB readers, get $155 off the Geekom GeekBook M16, which was already the cheapest Ultra 9 laptop I've tested.

OneOdio Studio Max 2 review: ambitious DJ cans with big energy, but little nuance
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
A rare example of regression from its predecessor...

Bluetti Elite 10 Power Station review: portable electricity, in a brick
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Like me, with the Bluetti Elite 10, you too can pretend you're a rugged survivalist.

I'm convinced the ASUS ProArt P16 is the best Windows laptop for creatives
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
And if you give me 2 minutes, I'll convince you too.

Want to design a giant mechanical cat? These are the 3 best CAD laptops right meow
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Great one, cheap one, one the size of your head.

Graphic designer? These are the 3 laptops you need to consider
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Whatever your platform, power needs and budget, we've got the option for you.

"We have the opportunity to change the way we use computers" - Lenovo's design chief on AI, modularity, and the death of the keyboard
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Lenovo's VP of design on how artificial intelligence, foldable screens, and a renewed love of tactility are reshaping the way we think about personal computing.

Confused by USB flash drive jargon? Me too. I asked one of Kingston's experts to walk me through it
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Kingston's own expert Matteo Occhi explains what all the security measures in the new IronKey Locker+ 50 G2 actually DO.

VIDEO: is the MacBook Pro M5 the best laptop for creatives?
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Is it all hype or is the new M5 the best Mac for creatives today? Watch our video review to find out in 2 minutes.

Apple is raising its prices by over 15%, grab these Prime Day deals while they still exist
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
This is your final chance to board the M5 train before the price hike.

RAM crisis? What RAM crisis? These RTX-loaded gaming laptop Prime Day deals are worth jumping on
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
If you want a power laptop, now's the time to take the leap.

After a year and a half with it, the Plaud Note is still my favourite AI recorder, and it's 20% off on Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
Excellent speech recognition and ever-improving AI tools, easy user interface, and now at a better price than ever. If I didn't have it already, I'd be ordering it now.

With its gorgeous screen tailor-made for drawing, the Huawei MatePad Pro Max might just be the tablet market outlaw's finest creation yet
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
With a big, eye-pleasing matte screen, and thinner, more attractive design than ever, this flagship tablet also has decent power. But is that to make up for mainstream app access pain?

Laptops like this Lenovo Slim have kept me away from the MacBook Air for years, and at this Prime Day price, they might lure you over too
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
The Lenovo Slim 7i Aura Edition is under a grand for Prime Day, $350 less than the equivalent MacBook Air.

A ProArt monitor for under $200? In this economy?! It can only be Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
We have prayed, and Prime Day has delivered. This ASUS ProArt monitor has great colour coverage and Calman verification for only $199.

VIDEO: I found three pre-Prime Day deals on Macs and a monitor so you won't have to wait for Prime Day
By Erlingur Einarsson Published
MacBook Pro or Neo? You choose; they're both discounted. And I found a cheap ASUS ProArt monitor too!
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