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
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I'm a tech editor, and 3 of my current obsessions are on sale right now
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Now is the time to copy my exact desk setup.
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This year's MacBook Cyber Monday deals are the best I've seen in years
By Beren Neale last updated
There are savings of at least $200 on every recent MacBook Pro and Air.
![A pair of AirPods Pro 2 on an orange background next to the text Huge Saving: Cyber Monday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cswJdGR88UMsxn4gPyNfHC-320-80.jpg)
This the is the best Cyber Monday AirPods Pro deal - 99 cents off record-low price
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
It's a Cyber Monday deal I can get behind.
![An HP Envy x360 laptop on a yellow background next to the text Editor's Pick: Black Friday](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4Uwtgpnbq45kaxo2W5XLa5-320-80.jpg)
I'm a Tech Reviews Editor, and I love this near-half price deal on the HP Envy x360
By Erlingur Einarsson published
A great 2-in-1 with a bright OLED touchscreen for only £599? Please and thank you.
![Two Chillblast computers sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/f75guriVkcRAccPgLnaWfW-320-80.jpg)
Just in! Exclusive discount on Scandi-style PCs may be my tech highlight this Cyber Monday
By Erlingur Einarsson published
These PCs are as pretty as they are powerful.
![A confused man wearing Panasonic Technics AZ80 earbuds that fit snugly without hurting him](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MruiR8fMfKSv3W9piURxga-320-80.jpg)
The only earbuds I've ever loved have a best-ever discount this Black Friday
By Erlingur Einarsson published
$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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/WchczEm68rgBxcuwhcMaPL-320-80.jpg)
The fanciest keyboard I've ever used is $80 off this Black Friday
By Erlingur Einarsson published
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/pPXZ2HrFRN4zpyRw4eTzKX-320-80.jpg)
There's $700 off my top-reviewed laptop for Black Friday
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6ZMgyJ9CaEJuMt3jiS6EYZ-320-80.jpg)
OneOdio A10 review: noise-cancelling headphones offer quality for less
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Solid midrange quality and great comfort means these OneOdio cans far outperform their budget price.
![The Herman Miller Aeron office chair on a purple background with Black Friday text.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VkemqxQrzEoPVV8H3BvwW9-320-80.jpg)
These are my 5 favourite chair deals this Black Friday
By Beren Neale last updated
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 black QRD Spark N5 PS4/5/PC controller sitting on a light wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rJP3CFSnmXeTtnJNaMCCog-320-80.jpg)
QRD Spark N5 review: gaming controller is affordable and stylish, but compromised
By Erlingur Einarsson published
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cE5EYMbMzdfHYMTqpZzCV8-320-80.jpg)
Acer Predator Helios 16 review: bulky gaming laptop packs a wallop
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Games, graphic design, multitasking; this Predator hunts it all down.
![A Cyber Black Infinix GT 10 Pro camera phone on a brown wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/waLdNVaXRcdjQa9otgkFJo-320-80.jpeg)
Infinix GT 10 Pro review: it sure doesn't feel like a budget phone
By Erlingur Einarsson published
This slick gaming phone is both surprisingly powerful and surprisingly cheap.
![A dark slate Philips Evnia 25M2N5200P monitor on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cF3CTSgBn8mGDKYyQ3ECKY-320-80.jpg)
Philips Evnia 25M2N5200P review: Evnia makes a budget monitor hit
By Erlingur Einarsson published
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yxguqaUK3A5Nrd44Em7CSZ-320-80.jpg)
I just saw the new Acer Chromebook Plus, and it might be a viable pro option
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Chrome oh-yes Finally a real Windows/Mac rival for students and young professionals?
![A grey titanium iPhone 15 Pro camera phone on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/8NovsaRNL42Pw7zx4Aoohf-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 15 Pro hands-on review: looks cool, runs hot
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Feeling hot, hot, hot 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MGZMeUVtzeSMTtBdQtZrZF-320-80.jpg)
iPhone 15 hands-on review: familiarity rules the day
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Out with the old... 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CXGW4AJZCnxqevQczQpqnB-320-80.jpg)
Satechi Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock review: upstanding performer
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Sports a bunch of ports, great transfer speeds and it's easy to use – the Satechi Thunderbolt 4 dock even comes with a stand.
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DTS Play-Fi review: makes your home audio devices (a little) smarter
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Smart-ish home 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PigucqeK6g6CBwiNvPcoNP-320-80.jpg)
ASUS Zenbook Pro 14 OLED review: good-looking performer is a MacBook Pro rival
By Erlingur Einarsson published
State of Zen 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/niQ5MwGxwL9ntqFQNDbS9i-320-80.jpg)
Acer C250i review: entry-level projector offers portability, autofocus, some pain
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Project report 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vhVeMKT2YFqx9ouPHFyLjS-320-80.jpg)
Acer Vero RL272 review: budget HD monitor offers excellent value
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Screen Ace 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PJCRnmRFqy6AEs3MR89Uwa-320-80.jpg)
Tranya Nova review: shiny ANC earbuds are a viable budget Airpod alternative
By Erlingur Einarsson published
(almost) super Nova The Tranya Nova earbuds offer good noise cancellation, good call quality and decent fit for a price to tempt Airpods fans.