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
![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.
![A Philips shelf speaker with the DTS Play-fi logo superimposed over the image](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/wJnWuHhnNzkqC8xmHFrrJ5-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A screenshot from Lightmap HDR Light Studio](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/icqPcogXQLWq2yFRzvpGvW-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A silver MSI Prestige 14 Evo B13M laptop sitting on a patio rock](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JqkwGNroPiVmKXjYAVVDpS-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A grey Philips Evnia 27M2C5500W monitor on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HUBven7TZV2KkvJFY2nXFL-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A pair of silver Technics EAH-AZ40M2 earphones on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/aXeVsb9XeVEqetwEQgeuwX-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A pair of black Edifier Stax Spirit S3 headphones on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AMszRBU6mQJStiatH2oqAe-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A grey Sablute SG KM61 keyboard sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/C4VyocyzQHgs2iZ4No4pjM-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A black ASUS Zenbook Pro 16X OLED laptop on a grey table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/H6kypiVynRs7WvhQzwNw7-320-80.jpg)
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.
![A white Poly Studio P5 webcam sitting on top of a monitor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TkgkDXixZ5Yma8eKEE3eWe-320-80.jpg)
Poly Studio P5 review: WFH webcam keeps things light and breezy
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Light work 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/g5dBhc2mZwM9LLemGhFRQ5-320-80.jpg)
Poly Sync 10 review: neat, very decent speakerphone for home offices
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Along came Poly 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/XpcBcjTUKHEa4wiTJdFHp7-320-80.jpg)
Dear Samsung, please send your foldable phones back to the '90s
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Why I have no desire to flip my phone.
![A light-blue Xiaomi 13 Lite camera phone sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3Q8hHPNP5MSBRZAJM7nDJW-320-80.jpg)
Xiaomi 13 Lite review: a lot of phone, for not a lot of money
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Not so Lite The Xiaomi 13 Lite, like its bigger siblings, impressively undercuts its competition.
![A forest green Xiaomi 13 camera phone sitting on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Mzd8y84KsczC5jBCufVmzY-320-80.jpg)
Xiaomi 13 review: caught in the middle
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Look at Mi 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LsgdGRZNU5ja4hxuAFKu95-320-80.jpg)
NuPhy Field75 review: wireless keyboard is wondrously tactile
By Erlingur Einarsson published
NuPhy's on the block The delightful NuPhy Field75 is somehow both bulky and compact.
![Two MacBooks side-by-side, next to the text Amazon Prime MacBook deals.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/eXkgDGL3N6zUy7eAnHYq7c-320-80.jpg)
The best MacBook deals around this Prime Day: LIVE updates
By Georgia Coggan last updated
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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/qNDRjWbWLfntR5UiAB3joj-320-80.jpg)
I review tech for a living, and this earbud Prime Day deal is my top recommendation
By Erlingur Einarsson published
The Technics AZ60s are pure class, and my favourite headphones of the year.
![An Alienware AW2723DF monitor sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Uixzp8Wj8Jf9PVhwgQfbcD-320-80.jpg)
Alienware AW2723DF review: bright, bulky HDR gaming monitor goes hard
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Hard screen Bright, fast and bulky, this 240Hz Alienware monitor will dominate your desk.
![A black HP 965 4K webcam sitting on a desk in front of a tower PC and printer](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zo22uuGwuYWa9LybMsLjX-320-80.jpg)
HP 965 4K Streaming Webcam review: AI auto-framing webcam is all business
By Erlingur Einarsson published
A-OK 4K AI-assisted 4K webcam keeps you firmly in the picture.
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