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

Sony HT-S2000 review: I heard sounds I never have before with this $499 soundbar
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Sony HT-S2000 is a powerful 3.1 channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos support and a built-in subwoofer, delivering loud explosions and crystal clear dialogues.

Keychron Q65 Max review: Someone FINALLY made the 65% layout practical
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q65 Max is a fantastic full-metal keyboard with dedicated macro keys and responsive switches, offering a great typing and gaming experience.

Keychron K8 V2 review: Heavy on the switches
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron K8 V2 offers good typing and casual gaming performance, it's QMK-enabled and it's built well. However, it has a lackluster design.

McHose X75 V2 review: A stylish powerhouse with a couple of hiccups
By Nikita Achanta published
The McHose X75 V2 is lovely for typing and casual gaming thanks to the hot-swappable responsive switches and awesome sound profile. But it has some flaws.

Best instant cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing

I just tested Corsair’s Mac-specific gaming mouse — and it might just be my new favorite peripheral
By Nikita Achanta published
The Corsair M75 (Mac) has a 1,000Hz polling rate and 26,000 DPI, suitable for FPS and RPGs. It's comfortable and comes with detailed companion software too.

The five-year-old GoPro Max just got an update — and it’s packed with pro features at a lower price
By Nikita Achanta published
More than five years after the launch of the GoPro Max, the brand has refreshed its 360 action camera and introduced a bigger battery, a new app, and more.

I ditched my Fujifilm for the artsy Lomo'Instant Automat — and I've never received this many compliments
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomo'Instant Automat is the prettiest instant camera I've tested, and it comes with three lens attachments. And the photos it takes are just as stunning.

What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Expert reviews of Dyson, Insta360 and more
By Peter Wolinski published
The highlights (and lowlights) from a week of expert product reviews.

This cordless vacuum cleaner showed me just how dusty my home is — and it isn’t a Dyson
By Nikita Achanta published
The Dreame R10 Pro cordless vacuum effectively cleans hardwood floors and carpets and it's easy to use and maintain, but it has a few shortcomings.

SteelSeries Nimbus+ review: A middle-of-the-road phone gaming controller
By Nikita Achanta, Erin Bashford published
The SteelSeries Nimbus+ is compatible with Apple devices and there’s an Android model too, fit with Hall Effect triggers — and both have some glaring flaws.

This $115 mouse is fantastic for productivity — but here’s why it doesn’t earn a permanent spot on my desk
By Nikita Achanta published
The CadMouse Pro Wireless is great for architects and 3D artists as it's designed to be used with CAD applications — but it has some noteworthy shortcomings.

Best cheap cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.

Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomo'Instant Automat comes in 12 art-inspired editions and with three lens attachments and it takes great photos. Its ease of use makes it a very fun camera.

The Epomaker RT100 lets me work like a machine and stare at puffins to relax — it’s a winner on all fronts
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker RT100 offers a lovely typing experience while looking retro and chic, and it comes with a mini screen you can display GIFs on — it's a winner.

I ditched my smartphone to shoot videos with this budget vlogging camera — and it’s perfect for beginners
By Nikita Achanta published
I used the Sony ZV-1F for two weeks and it's the best vlogging camera if you're stepping up from smartphone videography, and if you're on a budget.

What Tom’s Guide tested this week: 5 products that won our expert reviewers’ hearts
By Nikita Achanta published
You get 4.5 stars! And you get 4.5 stars!

Keychron Q7 review: My new favorite keyboard is a metallic wonder
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q7 is a superb but expensive all-metal mechanical keyboard that's a joy to type and game on thanks to its soft feedback and responsive switches.

Sony ZV-1F review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony ZV-1F is a compact and portable vlogging camera that shoots 4K/30P video and 20.1MP stills at a reasonable price. But it has a couple shortcomings.

Epomaker EK68 review: 65% layout, 100% thock
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker EK68 is a budget mechanical keyboard that's lovely to game on and comes with easy-to-use companion software. However, it has some build issues.

SteelSeries Arena 3 review: So close to speaker-perfection
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Arena 3 desktop speakers produce detailed in-game audio and ambient music, and they're built and designed well. But they have noteworthy flaws.

Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo review
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo comes with an integrated Wide Angle mode, 100 effect combinations, Degree Control, and a new print crank. But it has some flaws.

Tom's Guide reviews of the week: Galaxy S25 Ultra, AI voice recorder and more
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's what our expert testers have had their hands on this week.
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