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 pair of black Edifier Stax Spirit S3 headphones on a wooden desk

Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: premium headphones are a heavyweight

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Top-end headphones look and sound the part, but the size and weight may be too much for some.

A grey Sablute SG KM61 keyboard sitting on a wooden desk

Sablute SG KM61 review: Compact keyboard is NSFW (not suitable for work)

By Erlingur Einarsson published

This cheap gaming keyboard doesn't cut it for creatives.

A black ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED laptop on a grey table

ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review: I have a new favourite laptop now

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Move over, every single other laptop, for the mightiest Zenbook of all is arriving for its coronation.

A white Poly Studio P5 webcam sitting on top of a monitor

Poly Studio P5 review: WFH webcam keeps things light and breezy

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The Poly Studio P5 webcam is small, light and looks more interesting than most webcams out there.

A grey, black and white Poly Sync 10 speakerphone sitting on a brown wooden desk

Poly Sync 10 review: neat, very decent speakerphone for home offices

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The understated Poly Sync 10 speakerphone does everything you want it to, and more.

A half-open Samsung Galaxy Fold with a screen that's broken in the middle

Dear Samsung, please send your foldable phones back to the '90s

By Erlingur Einarsson published

foldable phones Why I have no desire to flip my phone.

A light-blue Xiaomi 13 Lite camera phone sitting on a wooden desk

Xiaomi 13 Lite review: a lot of phone, for not a lot of money

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The Xiaomi 13 Lite, like its bigger siblings, impressively undercuts its competition.

A forest green Xiaomi 13 camera phone sitting on a desk

Xiaomi 13 review: caught in the middle

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The Xiaomi 13 is a powerful flagship alternative to Samsung and Apple, but can it stand out among a crowd of rivals?

A black and green NuPhy Field75 keyboard on a wooden desk

NuPhy Field75 review: wireless keyboard is wondrously tactile

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The delightful NuPhy Field75 is somehow both bulky and compact.

Two MacBooks side-by-side, next to the text Amazon Prime MacBook deals.

The best MacBook deals around this Prime Day: LIVE updates

By Georgia Coggan last updated

Laptops If there's a deal to be had, we'll find it.

A pair of Technics EAH-AZ60 earbuds next to a sign that says BIG SAVINGS on a colourful background

I review tech for a living, and this earbud Prime Day deal is my top recommendation

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Deals The Technics AZ60s are pure class, and my favourite headphones of the year.

An Alienware AW2723DF monitor sitting on a wooden desk

Alienware AW2723DF review: bright, bulky HDR gaming monitor goes hard

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Bright, fast and bulky, this 240Hz Alienware monitor will dominate your desk.

A Prime Day laptop deals image with two open laptops on a yellow background next to the text 'Amazon Prime Laptop Deals' and the Creative Bloq logo

I've scoured the Prime Day laptop deals, and these are the 13 best offers

By Erlingur Einarsson last updated

Tools There are a few genuinely tempting Prime Day laptop deals - we sift through the good and the great.

A black HP 965 4K webcam sitting on a desk in front of a tower PC and printer

HP 965 4K Streaming Webcam review: AI auto-framing webcam is all business

By Erlingur Einarsson published

AI-assisted 4K webcam keeps you firmly in the picture.

A silver ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED laptop sitting on a wooden desk

I regret to inform you that I like small laptops now

By Erlingur Einarsson published

I'd sworn off small laptops, but the ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED changed my mind.

A silver ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED laptop sitting on a wooden desk

ASUS Zenbook S 13 OLED review: small laptop, big impression

By Erlingur Einarsson published

ASUS' teeniest Zenbook is a hybrid worker's dream.

A black Philips Evnia 25M2N3200W monitor sitting on a wooden desk

Philips Evnia 25M2N3200W review: budget gaming monitor appeals to creatives

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The new Evnia gaming brand shows some early promise.

A white Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth transmitter plugged into a computer's headphone jack

Twelve South AirFly review: because not everything has Bluetooth

By Erlingur Einarsson published

Nifty Bluetooth headphone dongle is good for travel (and your kit that doesn't have Bluetooth).

A pair of wireless Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ60M2 earbuds and a charging case on a wooden desk

Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ60M2 review: sleek, stylish, very very good earbuds

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The Technics EAH-AZ60M2 noise-cancelling earbuds offer prestige comfort and quality.

A black GameSir X2 Pro controller sitting on a desk

GameSir X2 Pro review: mobile game controller is (mostly) a winner

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The GameSir X2 Pro has changed my mobile gaming... a bit.

Spider-Gwen swinging from a web across and blue-and-pink background in Spider-Man: Across The Spider-Verse

I'm in love with the new Spider-Man movie's world designs

By Erlingur Einarsson published

You need to see the watercolour world.

A black AOC GM510 gaming mouse with a hollow honeycomb structure and RGB lighting sitting on a desk

AOC GM510 review: I can see right through this lightweight gaming mouse

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The hollowed-out AOC GM510 is great for gamers, but the extreme lightness comes at a cost for creatives.

An AOC AGON AGK700 keyboard on a wooden desk

AOC AGON AGK700 review: striking keyboard is good for gamers and creators

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The AOC AGON AGK700 keyboard is bulky but has loads of convenient features for creatives.

Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds sitting on a desk

Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 review: stunning ANC earbuds change the game

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds combine amazing noise cancellation and voice isolation, great sound and comfortable fit.

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

Hold up, I've finally found earbuds I can actually use?

By Erlingur Einarsson published

The new Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds neither fall out nor cause me extreme pain. What sorcery is this?