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 black Philips Evnia 25M2N3200W monitor sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hVr4R3qfsLKbQFBa8v7Aa7-320-80.jpg)
Philips Evnia 25M2N3200W review: budget gaming monitor appeals to creatives
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Monitors The new Evnia gaming brand shows some early promise.
![A white Twelve South AirFly Bluetooth transmitter plugged into a computer's headphone jack](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DgMKEz6ntfFTc9SvXyoamj-320-80.jpg)
Twelve South AirFly review: because not everything has Bluetooth
By Erlingur Einarsson published
On the Fly 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TWf3nqDHJmFV4EdTiWgYdS-320-80.jpg)
Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ60M2 review: sleek, stylish, very very good earbuds
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Ear me out The Technics EAH-AZ60M2 noise-cancelling earbuds offer prestige comfort and quality.
![A black GameSir X2 Pro controller sitting on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/53RwpN3H8LuZmZBwxcCcRd-320-80.jpg)
GameSir X2 Pro review: mobile game controller is (mostly) a winner
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Thumbs up 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tF5Aaddpye4fL9BRMHEnoV-320-80.jpg)
I'm in love with the new Spider-Man movie's world designs
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Mood lighting 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uqFYDDPon9LH63TUdD2gP5-320-80.jpg)
AOC GM510 review: I can see right through this lightweight gaming mouse
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Hollow, man 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fTPmtvNsTaiCtPwjZCHPSd-320-80.jpg)
AOC AGON AGK700 review: striking keyboard is good for gamers and creators
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Going, going, AGON The AOC AGON AGK700 keyboard is bulky but has loads of convenient features for creatives.
![Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds sitting on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SCpbs2JWRFM3Xn2ryMLC53-320-80.jpg)
Panasonic Technics EAH-AZ80 review: stunning ANC earbuds change the game
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Best buds 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](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/MruiR8fMfKSv3W9piURxga-320-80.jpg)
Hold up, I've finally found earbuds I can actually use?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Aural tradition The new Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds neither fall out nor cause me extreme pain. What sorcery is this?
![A light-brown FlexiSpot Comhar Pro Q8 standing desk with computer equipment on top of it.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Wrhdwf48xbZLJbQKAxTUWS-320-80.jpg)
FlexiSpot Comhar Pro Q8 Standing Desk review: it's got pockets! (a drawer)
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Outstanding desk With high-quality materials and great tech integration, the FlexiSpot Comhar Pro Q8 is a fantastic standing desk.
![The rear of a Xiaomi 13 Pro sitting on a table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tPaQiaFDKLPfAXt7WYRQUP-320-80.jpg)
Xiaomi 13 Pro review: fantastic camera phone rivals iPhone and Samsung
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Xiaomi the money If you're a camera fan, your next dream phone could be the Xiaomi 13 Pro...
![An AOC AGON AG275QXN monitor on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TECTT7JBHLmuqaXU3fCTcX-320-80.jpg)
AOC AGON AG275QXN review: good framerate tussles with UX issues
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Ghost protocol The AGON AG275QXN has some impressive specs for a budget gaming monitor, but UX frustrations impact life with it.
![Black Logitech Z213 speakers sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BiTDLGNAUVqTA5wkGJerMZ-320-80.jpg)
After 8 years, these cheap Logitech speakers are still my favourites
By Erlingur Einarsson last updated
Sound on This was $50 well spent.
![An AOC Gaming C27G2AE curved gaming monitor sitting on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/DHVnSWHwfykSJX7e5UKMZc-320-80.jpg)
AOC Gaming C27G2AE review: fighting the good fight for curved budget monitors
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Curve your enthusiasm The AOC Gaming C27G2AE is a good budget monitor for gaming, but how do curves and creative work mix?
![A pair of dark grey and black 1More Sonoflow headphones sitting on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Ckoh8dyz2ncseq8YRxCnTS-320-80.jpg)
1More Sonoflow review: premium headphones, on a (sort-of) budget
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Noises off The wireless 1More Sonoflow punches well above its weight, with good noise cancellation and rich sound.
![A dark grey Alienware m17 R5 gaming laptop sitting on a wooden table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/5u4FEcgmuyjFkhwmJcNcC-320-80.jpg)
Alienware m17 R5 review: sleek, powerful gaming laptop is a creative keeper
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Big game The Alienware m17 R5 showcases the power of AMD.
![A grey Microsoft Audio Dock sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/T88BirxPkxJkRckqiRrsKH-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Audio Dock review: USB hub, speaker... and Teams?
By Erlingur Einarsson published
USB hub or speaker? Surface accessory is nice, but hardly essential.
![A black Canon Pixma Pro-200 printer sitting on a small table](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6KYTmKd8nYEayDKqBxhbcJ-320-80.jpg)
Canon Pixma Pro-200 review: mighty printer, great photos
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Photo printers The Canon Pixma Pro-200 may not be the cheapest pro art printer around, but it is clearly one of the best.
![A GameSir G7 Xbox controller with a swappable faceplate sitting on a wooden desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/GTKUZBrEgTuwMpaMJyKZfR-320-80.jpg)
GameSir G7 review: beats Xbox at its own game
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Mash those buttons Tactile, sturdy and highly responsive, the GameSir G7 is a better controller than Microsoft's official one.
![An ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gaming laptop sitting on a rug](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/yBkCs4ekyMkaYNFwvmHxfD-320-80.jpg)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 review: all the power... for all the money
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Powerrrrrr The ASUS ROG Zephyrus M16 gives you all the power you'll need... if you can afford it.
![A black Microsoft Modern Webcam perched on a monitor](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KgiVytcBLN8NWg2npuHp8X-320-80.jpg)
Microsoft Modern Webcam review: tiny HD webcam comes up just short
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Webcams Small and handy, the Microsoft Modern Webcam can't quite beat the sub-£100 webcam competition.
![A Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ monitor sitting on a desk](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FwxxFiXwX2WYATRkMt2QmA-320-80.jpg)
Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ review: a monitor for the executive in your life
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Boss monitor The Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ is a big video-conferencing monitor aimed at big bosses with big desks.
![A rock with googly eyes on it sitting on a desert floor, from the film Everything Everywhere All At Once](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FrHnqCBezmoQfdysPSPE9J-320-80.jpg)
Why I love that Everything Everywhere All At Once won big at the Oscars
By Erlingur Einarsson published
Everything bagel It's a win for weird design and sheer ingenuity.
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