Articles by Erlingur Einarsson, Tech Reviews Editor

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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 Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ monitor sitting on a desk

Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ review: a monitor for the executive in your life

By Erlingur Einarsson published 16 March 23

The Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ is a big video-conferencing monitor aimed at big bosses with big desks.

A rock with googly eyes on it sitting on a desert floor, from the film Everything Everywhere All At Once

Why I love that Everything Everywhere All At Once won big at the Oscars

By Erlingur Einarsson published 13 March 23

It's a win for weird design and sheer ingenuity.

A grey Polono PL60 thermal printer sitting on a wooden table

Polono PL60 review: fast & reliable professional thermal printer

By Erlingur Einarsson published 11 March 23

The Polono PL60 thermal printer has one purpose: to print labels. Good thing it does it well.

Infinix Note 12 VIP review: the camera is the focal point for this budget phone

By Erlingur Einarsson published 4 March 23

Impressive camera specs make the Infinix Note 12 VIP a tempting budget phone option – with a couple of reservations.

Corsair TBT200, best dock for MacBook Pro, plugged in on wooden desk

The best dock for MacBook Pro in 2023

By Jim McCauley published 2 March 23

Hardware Out of ports? Find the best dock for your MacBook Pro to link up all the peripherals!

A white-backed Infinix Zero Ultra sitting on a table in front of a red coffee mug and a pot plant

Infinix Zero Ultra review: premium camera specs, midrange price, compromises

By Erlingur Einarsson published 28 February 23

The Infinix Zero Ultra packs exciting specs into a midrange price bracket, but the performance suffers at times.

A Space Grey Wombat Pine Pro keyboard sitting on a brown wooden desk

Wombat Pine Pro review: impressive mechanical keyboard made for Mac

By Erlingur Einarsson published 17 February 23

The Wombat Pine Professional keyboard is a mechanical wonder optimised for Mac users.

A black SanDisk Professional Pro-G40 SSD sitting on hard ground

Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 SSD review: rugged portable SSD is astonishingly fast

By Erlingur Einarsson published 15 February 23

The Sandisk Professional PRO-G40 is a superfast, rugged storage solution for pros on the go.

An AOC AGON AG275QZ monitor sitting on a table

AOC AGON AG275QZ review: 270HZ gaming monitor makes a premium splash

By Erlingur Einarsson published 8 February 23

The AOC AGON AG275QZ gaming monitor proves that AOC isn't just a budget brand.

A black Quntis ScreenLinear Pro+ lightbar set upon the top of a monitor

Quntis ScreenLinear PRO+ review: bright, comfortable monitor lightbar

By Erlingur Einarsson published 2 February 23

The bright remote-controlled but familiar-looking Quntis ScreenLinear Pro+ helps battle eye fatigue.

A black MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo laptop sitting on a brown wooden desk

MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo review: burly 2-in-1 aims at content creators

By Erlingur Einarsson published 1 February 23

The MSI Summit E16 Flip Evo is a big, capable 2-in-1 multitasker that lacks a little visual performance.

A blue leather Boulies Master Chair standing on a wooden floor in front of a white door

Boulies Master Chair review: premium gaming chair with good back support

By Erlingur Einarsson published 27 January 23

The Boulies Master Chair brings ergonomic features to a gaming chair that's perfect for the shorter gamer.

A black compact HP EliteDesk 800 desktop PC sitting on a brown wooden table

HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Desktop Mini review: affordable but underpowered mini PC

By Erlingur Einarsson published 26 January 23

The compact HP EliteDesk 800 G6 Desktop Mini PC feels decidedly underpowered.

A black Redragon Rudra K565 keyboard on a desk

Redragon Rudra review: budget gaming keyboard is tall, dark and handsome

By Erlingur Einarsson published 20 January 23

The Redragon Rudra is a budget keyboard with tall ambitions - and taller keys.

NexiGo Hellocam review: a good webcam for those on a budget

By Erlingur Einarsson published 12 January 23

The NexiGo Hellocam is an HD webcam that bats above its budget weight.

A silver HP Elitebook 840 G9 laptop on a green sofa

HP Elitebook 840 G9 review: more power, speed... and height?

By Erlingur Einarsson published 10 January 23

With the Elitebook 840 G9, HP brings a great upgrade to a capable laptop.

Philips 27B1U5601H review: business monitor earns a creative pass

By Erlingur Einarsson published 9 January 23

The Philips 27B1U5601H is a capable business monitor with some creative benefits too.

The best laptop for drawing; a photo of a digital artist drawing sketch with stylus on convertible 2 in 1 laptop display in tent mode

The best laptop for drawing in 2023

By Matt Hanson published 5 January 23

Digital Art Find the best laptops for all your drawing requirements.

A shot from the Maxon Cinema 4D software

Cinema 4D 2023 review: new, improved and now with more ZBrush

By Paul Hatton published 19 December 22

The subscription model won't please everyone, but Cinema 4D 2023 is a capable update to an industry-leading 3D modelling software

A grey Noblechairs Hero ST TX gaming chair

Noblechairs Hero ST review: comfortable gaming chair brings the class

By Erlingur Einarsson published 17 December 22

The Noblechairs Hero ST looks reserved for a gaming chair, but delivers class and comfort beyond gaming.

Two women in office using iMacs, the best computer for graphic design

The best computer for graphic design in 2023: top Mac and PC picks

By Adam Marshall, Jess Weatherbed published 16 December 22

Tools Everything you need to know to pick the best computer for graphic design.

A black Corsair Katar Elite Wireless gaming mouse on a brown wooden table

Corsair Katar Elite Wireless gaming mouse review: ultra-lightweight gamer gives you the slip

By Erlingur Einarsson published 14 December 22

The supremely light Corsair Katar Elite Wireless gaming mouse has limited creative crossover appeal.

Person working on one of the best Chromebooks

The best Chromebook in 2023

By Matt Hanson published 12 December 22

Who needs Windows? Get a fast and powerful laptop for less, by checking out the best Chromebooks instead

The Revive Gaming Desk standing in a small home office

Revive Gaming Desk review: a prestige standing desk for work and play

By Erlingur Einarsson published 8 December 22

ChopValue and Fnatic's big and bold Revive gaming desk harnesses the power of... chopsticks?

Best laptops for writers; a young writer uses one of the best laptops for writers at her desk

The best laptops for writers in 2023

By Matt Hanson published 7 December 22

Find the perfect laptop for writing your next masterpiece.

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