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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
iPhone 15 Pro 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?
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Lightmap HDR Light Studio review: great 3D lighting software gets even better
By Rob Redman published
The newest edition of Lightmap HDR Light Studio has taken everything it does well and improved it further.
MSI Prestige 14 Evo review: refinement over outright performance
By Erlingur Einarsson published
MS-I on the prize MSI goes all refined and classy with the Prestige 14 Evo, although you may find more oomph elsewhere.
Philips Evnia 27M2C5500W review: curved gaming monitor enters the creative chat
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Green with Evnia The curved Philips Evnia 27M2C5500W is excellent for gaming and can suit creatives too.
Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ40M2 review: is 'entry-level premium' a thing?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Technics Lite The Technics EAH-AZ40M2 are a very capable midrange brand ambassador.
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: premium headphones are a heavyweight
By Erlingur Einarsson published
It all Stax up Top-end headphones look and sound the part, but the size and weight may be too much for some.
Sablute SG KM61 review: Compact keyboard is NSFW (not suitable for work)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
CTRL-ALT-DEL This cheap gaming keyboard doesn't cut it for creatives.
ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED review: I have a new favourite laptop now
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Pro choice Move over, every single other laptop, for the mightiest Zenbook of all is arriving for its coronation.
Get top Black Friday deals sent straight to your inbox: Sign up now!
We curate the best offers on creative kit and give our expert recommendations to save you time this Black Friday. Upgrade your setup for less with Creative Bloq.