
Erlingur Einarsson
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

I talked to Lenovo's monitor boss about the future of screen tech, and it's big news for creatives
By Erlingur Einarsson published
New monitors, future tech and (of course) the spectre of AI.

Say hello to your new favourite Switch controller
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Well, the GameSir Super Nova is MY new favourite controller, but with the value and quality combo you're getting, it should be yours too.

The best monitors for working from home
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Discover the best computer monitors for home office environments.

I've had the Xiaomi 15 for a week, and I never want to see a Samsung or iPhone ever again
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Immensely powerful, impeccably designed and impressively priced, the Xiaomi 15 might be the best camera phone ever.

Apple Mac mini (M4) review: the humble mini-PC remains Apple's greatest hit
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Small but mighty, powerful but affordable, the latest Mac mini is Apple's best value proposition, and everything most creatives will need on an everyday basis.

The Xiaomi 15 is the camera phone Samsung wishes it made
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The premium-quality Chinese upstart is here to stay, and we should be paying attention.

The best laptops for programming
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
These are the best laptops for programming on sale today.

I'm touching Acer's new Predator laptops right now – and they're perfect for creatives
By Erlingur Einarsson published
AI, RGB lighting and powerful internals will appeal.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 FE review: the perfect balance between power and price?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
With performance that comes teasingly close to NVIDIA's flagship, the GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition looks tempting for ambitious but value-conscious creatives.

NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 FE review: the new king of graphics cards for creatives
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
The 5090 Founders Edition is your new favourite graphics card - if you can afford it (and if you need all that power)

I'd take these two phones over the Samsung Galaxy or iPhone in a heartbeat
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Let me tell you why I prefer the Nubia Z70 Ultra and Xiaomi 14T Pro's cameras (and more) to their pricier rivals.

The best curved monitors: immersive screens for gamers, creatives and productivity
By Josephine Watson last updated
The best curved monitors mean you can go ultrawide without straining your eyes.

8 things I learned about NVIDIA's new tech at CES 2025
By Erlingur Einarsson published
DLSS 4, Blackwell, neural rendering, digital humans - what does it all mean?

HP Envy x360 15 review: affordable 2-in-1 laptop covers (most of) the creative basics
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This convertible laptop is a good, if bulky, option for creatives on the go.

The best Black Friday laptop deals are hard to beat
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Over Black Friday and Cyber Monday, we saw some stellar laptop deals with big savings on MacBooks, Asus, MSI AI laptops, and more.

Apple MacBook Pro (M4, 2024) review: great creative laptop (if your images don't move)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
There are few surprises on board the well-built, reliable, fast MacBook Pro with the M4 chip - but the graphics performance could be better...

I'm expecting record-low prices on MacBooks this Black Friday
By Beren Neale published
There are already discounts of up to $700 available, so this Black Friday could have some previously unseen MacBook bargains.

Get yourself Disney Plus and Hulu on Cyber Monday for $2.99 or so help me
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Where else can you have your own Emperor's New Groove/Alien: Romulus double bill? Nowhere, that's where.

The ASUS ProArt P16 is amazing, and it's still £200 off this Cyber Monday
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
[Danger Mouse tune] It's the greatest, it's fantastic, it's the bestest laptop you can ever geeeet.

The Meta Quest 3 Cyber Monday deal is gone – but we've found a massive $300 off the HTC Vive instead
By Beth Nicholls last updated
This doorbuster deal is a welcome Cyber Monday surprise.

Pay attention mini-PC deals hunters, the GEEKOM GT1 Mega is cheaper than ever, and only on Creative Bloq!
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Short and sweet with a full stop.

I know you're all looking for the best Black Friday Dell deals, so I found this excellent Copilot+ discount for you
By Erlingur Einarsson published
$150 off a nearly new AI laptop? In this economy?

One of our favourite creative laptops is reduced by a massive £500 this Black Friday
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The MSI Prestige 14 AI Studio is only £799.
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