
Nikita Achanta
Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide, and she's always on the lookout for the latest tech. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife and landscape photography. Having worked as a Sub Editor and Writer for Canon EMEA, she’s a bit of a grammar nerd (and a supporter of the Oxford comma), and has also interviewed photographers from all over the world and working in different genres. A holder of two master’s degrees, the most recent one being in Magazine Journalism from Cardiff University, Nikita’s work has appeared in several publications such as Motor Sport Magazine, NME, Marriott Bonvoy, The Independent, and Metro. Her favorite tech includes the PS5 (which she says is the best investment she made), the DJI Air 3S, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. The last one is especially useful because of her obsession with astrophotography. She's also a licensed drone pilot and instant cameras expert so you'll find her testing these almost every week.
In her downtime, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, flying a drone, out on a walk with a camera in hand, at a concert, or watching F1 – but mostly shouting at the screen when her favorite driver spins out of a race.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta

I’m a wildlife photographer but I forced myself to shoot the streets on the Fujifilm GFX100RF — here’s what happened
By Nikita Achanta published
I photograph wildlife the most when I test a camera, but the new Fujifilm GFX100RF made me shoot the streets, and its results blew me out of the water.

Fujifilm GFX100RF review: Compact camera, medium format prowess
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a fantastic medium format camera boasting 102MP for detailed photos and cropping, and reliable autofocus. It's also easy to use.

I thought magnetic keyboards couldn't get any better — the Keychron K4 HE proved me wrong
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron K4 HE stuns with its looks and performance, boasting per-key and quad-actuation, Rapid Trigger and 1,000Hz polling, all for less than $150.

Keychron Q3 HE review: Style, substance, and a couple flaws
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q3 HE is a lovely magnetic keyboard with responsive switches, 1,000Hz polling, and it's great for typing and gaming but there are a couple flaws.

Forget magnetic keyboards — this $49 TMR controller is all you need to elevate your gaming experience... but there's a catch
By Nikita Achanta published
The GameSir Cyclone 2 is a fantastic controller, thanks to its TMR sticks, Hall Effect triggers and intuitive companion software. But it has a few flaws.

Your next keyboard should be the Keychron Q5 HE — as long as you don’t mind making a couple of sacrifices
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q5 HE is a fantastic gaming keyboard featuring per-key and quad-actuation and Rapid Trigger, plus it's great for productivity too.

My doctor banned me from in-ears so I got these Marshall headphones instead — and I’m surprised I didn’t do it sooner
By Nikita Achanta published
Wearing earbuds non-stop gave me a skin infection — thank goodness for the Marshall Monitor III for saving them.

I just tested the Canon EOS R5 Mark II to photograph wildlife — and this one feature has changed how I take photos forever
By Nikita Achanta published
A 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor, rapid autofocus, 30fps burst shooting, and 180MP in-camera upscaling — here's why the EOS R5 Mark II blew my mind.

Lenovo L27i-4B review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lenovo L27i-4B is a minimalist monitor for office use, boasting a 100Hz refresh rate for casual gaming and a legacy VGA port, but it has a couple flaws.

I used the world's first tri-fold projector to watch TV and play PS5 on my ceiling — and now I’m never going anywhere without it
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold is perfect for traveling, camping or watching and playing video games in bed, and it impresses with its color reproduction.

I just tested the new Fujifilm Instax mini 41 — and it might be the easiest, most user-friendly instant camera ever
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax mini 41 looks sleek and premium and is easy to use, and takes (mostly) stunning photos with plenty of detail. But it has a few shortcomings.

It took me less than a minute to start shooting with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — is this the easiest pro camera out there?
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II boasts a fast AF system, a 45MP Stacked sensor for great images and cropping, 8K/60fps video, and more pro-level specs for all shooters.

I just tested these Sony noise canceling earbuds — they're Bose-level good for a lot less money
By Nikita Achanta published
For under $120, the Sony WF-C710Ns boast excellent sound quality, highly effective ANC, up to 33.5 hours of battery life, and a comfortable design.

Varmilo Muse65 HE review: Looks alone can’t save this magnetic keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
The Varmilo Muse65 HE is a decent gaming keyboard with 8,000Hz polling and per-key actuation, but its janky companion software massively lets it down.

I've been testing this mini drone for a month — and it’s the ultimate DJI alternative
By Nikita Achanta published
Smooth 4K/30fps, detailed 48MP stills, AI subject tracking and intelligent flight modes make the Potensic Atom 2 a fantastic drone for pilots on a budget.

I tested the Potensic Atom 2 drone for a month — here’s why it goes toe-to-toe with DJI
By Nikita Achanta published
The Potensic Atom 2 is for budget-conscious pilots who want 4K/30fps video and 48MP stills. It's also easy to fly thanks to the improved controller and app.

Epomaker Cypher96 review: 96% layout, 70% good
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker Cypher96 is a good productivity keyboard that offers a lovely typing experience and even comes with a calculator. However, it has noteworthy flaws.

I really enjoyed testing this Lomography instant camera — but it looks so goofy that teenagers laughed at me
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomo'Instant Wide Glass takes beautiful, sharp photos, is very easy to use and supports both long and multiple exposures. But it has a few flaws.

The Happy Plugs Joy Speaker won me over with its looks — and then instantly let me down with its tinny sound
By Nikita Achanta published
The Happy Plugs Joy Speaker is cheap, good-looking and portable, but it's let down by poor sound quality and waterproofing and lack of an app.

I took 2,000 photos with the new Sigma BF — and it made me fall in love with photography again
By Nikita Achanta published
Say hello to the Sigma BF which takes stunning photos and comes with 230GB of internal storage. It simplifies photography and makes it fun again.

I just tested these high-fidelity wired earbuds — and I won’t be going back to wireless anytime soon
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sennheiser IE 200 are the perfect wired earbuds for audiophiles and musicians as they feature a wide soundstage and fantastic instrument separation.

The JBL Tune 305C are a cheap way of streaming hi-res audio — but they have crucial flaws that are hard to ignore
By Nikita Achanta published
The JBL Tune 305Cs are cheap wired earbuds that have a wide soundstage and a built-in DAC for hi-res streaming, but they have some crucial flaws.

Keydous NJ98-CP V2 HE review: So close to being my dream keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keydous NJ98-CP V2 HE boasts MX/HE compatibility, a plethora of pro gaming features, and a detachable magnetic screen, but it's let down by glaring issues.

The Sigma BF has made photography fun for me again — here’s my verdict after a week of testing
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sigma BF is a minimalist camera that takes stunning images, records 6K video and has 230GB of internal storage — but it has a couple of flaws.

I swapped digital cameras for film photography for 2 weeks and the Pentax 17 blew me away — here's why
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Pentax 17 is a beautiful half-frame film camera that takes equally beautiful shots, and this modern camera is a great, hopeful sign for the future of film.
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