
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 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.

Forget Bose QuietComfort — these earbuds sound just as good and they’re only $59 at Amazon right now
By Nikita Achanta published
The EarFun Air Pro 4 boast powerful sound across a range of genres and they're extremely comfortable. And they've dropped to just $59 in this year's sales.

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.

This Cooler Master PS5 gaming headset works best when wired — so why call it wireless?
By Nikita Achanta published
The Cooler Master CH351 creates immersive soundscapes thanks to spatial audio but it works best over a wired connection, and it has some notable flaws.

I just tested Cherry's new $99 wireless gaming headset on my PS5 — and it completely changes the way I play
By Nikita Achanta published
The Cherry XTRFY H3 delivers powerful, immersive soundscapes with its 53mm dynamic drivers. It's extremely comfortable and compatible with a range of consoles.

I’m a mechanical switch die-hard — then I tested this magnetic keyboard, now I’m a believer
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lemokey P1 HE is a fantastic magnetic keyboard with quad- and per-key actuation, 1,000Hz polling and Rapid Trigger, and it's built extremely well.

Fujifilm just released a $5,000 version of the X100VI that nobody asked for — here are my first impressions
By Nikita Achanta published
I got to spend an hour with the new Fujifilm GFX100RF which introduces new buttons and dials — and it left me with mixed feelings.

Fujifilm GFX100RF announced — a compact 102MP powerhouse with rapid autofocus, an Aspect Ratio dial and looks that kill
By Nikita Achanta published
Meet the Fujifilm GFX100RF, the lightest camera in the GFX line-up, featuring a 102MP sensor, 4K 10-bit video, and new Aspect Ratio and Teleconverter dials.

Pentax 17 review: The crème de la crème of film cameras
By Nikita Achanta published
The Pentax 17 is a half-frame film camera that doubles your shot count and takes great photos, while giving you control over its settings, but with a few flaws.

I’ve played every Assassin’s Creed game since the start — here’s my verdict on Assassin’s Creed: Shadows after 60 hours
By Nikita Achanta published
Assassin's Creed Shadows brings back classic stealth mechanics and introduces new ones, and characters with strong backstories make it one of the series' best.

I have never seen a drone accessory as cool as this one — and it’s the one thing DJI is missing
By Nikita Achanta published
The Beacon and JoyStick accessories make flying the HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax drones a lot more fun, and they're extremely versatile too.

This low-profile keyboard is what I needed to get me into modding — and it stuns with its performance
By Nikita Achanta published
The Chilkey ND75 LP is a fantastic low-profile keyboard that's fully customizable, and it's an inexpensive way to get into modding — but there are a few flaws.
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