Erlingur Einarsson

Erlingur Einarsson

Tech Reviews Editor

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. 

Articles by: Erlingur Einarsson

A Chillblast F1 Icon gaming PC on a red background

Forget Cyber Monday, who's going halfsies on this ridiculous £10,000 gaming PC?

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Creativity It looks monstrous, and so is the price tag. I want one, obviously.

Three products on a yellow Cyber Monday poster

I'm a tech editor, and 3 of my current obsessions are on sale right now

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Hardware Now is the time to copy my exact desk setup.

An HP Envy x360 laptop on a yellow background next to the text Editor's Pick: Black Friday

I'm a Tech Reviews Editor, and I love this near-half price deal on the HP Envy x360

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Creativity A great 2-in-1 with a bright OLED touchscreen for only £599? Please and thank you.

A pair of AirPods Pro 2 on an orange background next to the text Huge Saving: Cyber Monday

This the is the best Cyber Monday AirPods Pro deal - 99 cents off record-low price

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Creativity It's a Cyber Monday deal I can get behind.

Two Chillblast computers sitting on a wooden desk

Just in! Exclusive discount on Scandi-style PCs may be my tech highlight this Cyber Monday

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Creativity These PCs are as pretty as they are powerful.

A confused man wearing Panasonic Technics AZ80 earbuds that fit snugly without hurting him

The only earbuds I've ever loved have a best-ever discount this Black Friday

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Tools $75 off the sublime Technics EAH-AZ80 means a record low. Gimme.

A Corsair K100 Air keyboard on a pink background next to the text Lowest Price Black Friday

The fanciest keyboard I've ever used is $80 off this Black Friday

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Tools The Corsair K100 Air is now a less whiplash-inducing $199.99.

An Acer Predator Helios 16 and ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED laptops on a yellow background next to the text Editor's Pick Black Friday

There's $700 off my top-reviewed laptop for Black Friday

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Hardware Acer, ASUS and MSI all have tempting Black Friday offers today on laptops I've tested and approved.

A pair of black and grey OneOdio A10 headphones sitting on a wooden desk

OneOdio A10 review: noise-cancelling headphones offer quality for less

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Headphones Solid midrange quality and great comfort means these OneOdio cans far outperform their budget price.

A black QRD Spark N5 PS4/5/PC controller sitting on a light wooden desk

QRD Spark N5 review: gaming controller is affordable and stylish, but compromised

By Erlingur Einarsson published

PS5 Hall Effect joysticks with little to no drift are highlights, but plastic feel and weak shoulder buttons affect the experience.

An Abyss Black Acer Predator Helios 16 gaming laptop sitting on a brown wooden desk

The Acer Predator Helios 16 review: bulky gaming laptop packs a wallop

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Gaming Laptops Games, graphic design, multitasking; this Predator hunts it all down.

The Herman Miller Aeron office chair on a purple background with Black Friday text.

These are my 5 favourite chair deals this Black Friday

By Beren Neale last updated

Creativity Having spent days, weeks and months reviewing the best office chairs out there, I've picked the best ergonomic chair deals this Black Friday.

A Cyber Black Infinix GT 10 Pro camera phone on a brown wooden table

Infinix GT 10 Pro review: it sure doesn't feel like a budget phone

By Erlingur Einarsson published

camera phone This slick gaming phone is both surprisingly powerful and surprisingly cheap.

A dark slate Philips Evnia 25M2N5200P monitor on a wooden desk

Philips Evnia 25M2N5200P review: Evnia makes a budget monitor hit

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Monitors The Philips Evnia 25M2N5200P is Evnia's most affordable gaming monitor yet, and it's good for creative hobbies too.

A silver Acer Chromebook Plus on a grey table

I just saw the new Acer Chromebook Plus, and it might be a viable pro option

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Finally a real Windows/Mac rival for students and young professionals?

A grey titanium iPhone 15 Pro camera phone on a wooden desk

iPhone 15 Pro hands-on review: looks cool, runs hot

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Equipped with Apple's most powerful mobile chip yet, is the iPhone 15 Pro too hot to handle?

A yellow iPhone 15 on a wooden desk

iPhone 15 hands-on review: familiarity rules the day

By Erlingur Einarsson published

With the Dynamic Island and other features inherited from the 14 Pro, can the iPhone 15 avoid feeling like last year's news?

A grey Satechi Thunderbolt 4 dock sitting on a wooden desk

Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock review: upstanding performer

By Erlingur Einarsson published

docks Sports a bunch of ports, great transfer speeds and it's easy to use – the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 dock even comes with a stand.

A Philips shelf speaker with the DTS Play-fi logo superimposed over the image

DTS Play-Fi review: makes your home audio devices (a little) smarter

By Erlingur Einarsson published

DTS Play-Fi's expanding brand lineup makes it more viable as a smart-audio bridge for your home.

A black ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED sitting on a patio in front of a grassy lawn

ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED review: good-looking performer is a MacBook Pro rival

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 continues ASUS' streak of offering powerful laptops with great screens for creatives.

An Acer C250i projector sitting on a table

Acer C250i review: entry-level projector offers portability, autofocus, some pain

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Unique design is both a gain and pain for the Acer C250i portable projector.

A black 27-inch Acer Vero RL272 monitor sitting on a wooden desk

Acer Vero RL272 review: budget HD monitor offers excellent value

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The ultra-thin Acer Vero RL272 is much better than its ultra-low price tag gives it any right to be.

A pair of black Tranya Nova earbuds sitting on a wooden desk

Tranya Nova review: shiny ANC earbuds are a viable budget Airpod alternative

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The Tranya Nova earbuds offer good noise cancellation, good call quality and decent fit for a price to tempt Airpods fans.

A screenshot from Lightmap HDR Light Studio

Lightmap HDR Light Studio review: great 3D lighting software gets even better

By Rob Redman published

lightmap The newest edition of Lightmap HDR Light Studio has taken everything it does well and improved it further.

A silver MSI Prestige 14 Evo B13M laptop sitting on a patio rock

MSI Prestige 14 Evo review: refinement over outright performance

By Erlingur Einarsson published

MSI goes all refined and classy with the Prestige 14 Evo, although you may find more oomph elsewhere.

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