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

These 3 essential tech accessories are on my desk every day – and have over $100 off right now
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I have tested all these devices and can wholly recommend each one.

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 is a fantastic MacBook alt, and it's finally under a grand
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This is one of those rare times where the 'Prime Big Deal' tag is deserved.

I tested the latest flagship gaming laptop from Alienware, and it could be the brand's greatest yet
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Alienware 16 Area-51 is a gaming powerhouse that ticks just about every creative box too.

Tested: the latest Infinix gaming phone chases down more expensive rivals
By Erlingur Einarsson published
A tantalising blend of gaming performance, camera nous and great price, the Infinix GT 30 Pro punches well above its weight.

I tested the OneOdio Focus A6 headphones, and they're a bit of a bargain
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The ANC in particular is fantastic for sub-$70 headphones

I've spent a month with this outrageous Overclockers gaming laptop and now I need to lie down
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Thankfully, the Overclockers Pinnacle is as immensely powerful as it is incredibly heavy.

The iPhone 17 design shows Apple has finally woken up
By Erlingur Einarsson published
After a million identical iPhone generations, the iPhone 17 marks a refreshing change.

I never thought the wildest-looking, most rave-ready gadget on my desk would be... the power strip?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Genki Moonbase has transformed my expectations for charging stations forever.

This excellent Satechi travel charger looks gorgeous (unlike most chargers), and it's got a nice Labor Day discount too, just to taunt me
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I'd have recommended the Satechi 67W Slim Wall Charger at its sticker price, so now it's 25% off, this is a no-brainer.

I've been using this Geekom mini-PC for three weeks, and it might just be the Mac mini rival Windows users have been looking for
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Incredibly compact, the Geekom IT15 offers great CPU performance for under a grand. If only the GPU was stronger...

Samsung's finest smartwatch yet has converted me in just 3 weeks
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I've never wanted to wear a smartwatch full-time until the Samsung Galaxy Watch 8 Classic came along.

I tested the Dynabook Tecra A60-M, and it needs more power
By Erlingur Einarsson published
If all you need is battery life and reliability, however this laptop may be what you're looking for...

This brilliant curved monitor I've been testing is great for gamers and creatives, and it's... designed by Porsche?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The high-performance AOC AGON PD34 has just enough sports-car design flair to make the premium price tag worth it...

I like my power banks like I like my garden: covered in bees
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This Cath Kidston-branded power bank is actually gorgeous, darling (and you can get it for under £20 right now)

Listen up you lucky punks, the finest-looking and crispest-sounding PC speakers you will ever find have $100 / £66 off
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Edifier QR65 gaming speakers look great, sound great, and now you can get them much cheaper than I did, the silly fool I am.

If you have exactly £6,493.97 to spend and need 7 different laptops, boy is this the Prime Day post for you
By Erlingur Einarsson published
I've looked for all the best Apple, ASUS, HP, Dell and Lenovo Prime Day laptop deals so you don't have to.

Pinch me, Bezos! There's a record-low Prime Day deal on the prettiest power banks around
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Cuktech 15 and 20 power banks are super-capable and prettier than your average bricks too. And now cheaper than ever as well? Hoo boy.

Hybrid workers like me can have a little lapdesk, as a treat
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Couchmaster Cyworx has fixed my hunched-over sofa-working posture.

I wore a haptic gaming vest and I might never recover, spiritually
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Woojer Vest 3 is bulky, pricey and frivolous gaming overkill, and I love it so bad.

I've had the Dell 16 Plus 2-in-1 for three weeks and I love the screen, convertible function and value for money
By Erlingur Einarsson published
It's no lightweight, though, which may turn off frequent flyers...

Ever worried your phone will catch fire? I tried this niche product that stops overheating
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Redmagic VC Cooler 6 fans attach to the back of your phone for gaming and streaming, but I'm not entirely sold on the concept...

I've had the new ASUS ProArt P16 for a month, and it's my new favourite creative powerhouse
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This NVIDIA 5070-powered beast gets you all the graphics oomph you need.

I tested Xiaomi’s sleek new 165W power bank, and it’s a must-have for creatives on the go (with a couple of caveats)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The charging speed of a race car - with the storage space of a race car

I've used the powerful new Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 gaming laptop for creative work this week, and now I wish I was rich
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The big and powerful Gigabyte Aorus Master 16 offers graphic oomph and lots of processing power for power-hungry creatives, but at a price...
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