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

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.

I tested this Sony mirrorless camera for 2 weeks — and its autofocus results blew my mind
By Nikita Achanta published
I spent two weeks testing the Sony A1 II and this mirrorless camera has such an intelligent autofocus system that it left me jaw-dropped.

Sony A1 II review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony A1 II boasts a fast AF system, a 50.1MP sensor for stunning images, 4K/120fps video, and more pro-level specs for sports and wildlife photographers.

I tested the DJI Goggles N3 for a month — and I don’t want to fly a drone without an FPV headset ever again
By Nikita Achanta published
The entry-level DJI Goggles N3 and the DJI RC Motion 3 controller make flying the Neo a dream, and they have made me not want to use my regular controllers.

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 5 best products to buy right now
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: These mid-range earbuds reign supreme
By Nikita Achanta published
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) boast long battery life, outstanding sound quality and ANC, and are very comfortable. But they do have a few flaws.

DJI Goggles N3 review: Immersive flying at its finest
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Goggles N3 are great for the Neo and Avata 2 boasting a crisp live feed, long battery life, a comfortable design and premium build quality — for $229.

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard review: The best-looking keyboard I’ve ever tested
By Nikita Achanta published
The Nintendo-inspired 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard looks fantastic and is built really well. It's awesome to type on and comes with customizable buttons.

My favorite instant camera just got the wide format treatment — Fujifilm unveils the Instax Wide Evo
By Nikita Achanta published
Meet the Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo, a hybrid instant camera with a wide 16mm lens offering 10 lens effects and 10 filters, six film styles and Degree Control.

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers loved or loathed
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.

I just tested the new DJI Flip and it might be the best drone for newbies — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
I flew the new DJI Flip for a month and fell in love with its safety-first design, 48MP stills, 4K/60fps video capabilities, and its Star Wars-esque design.

Epomaker Ajazz AK820 Pro review: A budget-friendly productivity beast
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker Ajazz AK820 Pro is an outstanding keyboard that looks fantastic, is built extremely well and offers a beautiful typing experience — for just $68.

Razer Pro Type Ultra review: I’ll keep the wrist rest but not the keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
The Razer Pro Type Ultra is lovely to type on and comes with a cushioned wrist rest, but it's let down by metallic pings, ABS keycaps and its steep price.

Royal Kludge M75 review: So close yet so far
By Nikita Achanta published
The Royal Kludge M75 is a good-looking keyboard that offers a smooth typing experience and great gaming performance. But it's let down by limited functionality.

DJI Flip review: This IS the drone you’re looking for
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Flip is a solid mid-range drone that captures 48MP stills, stunning 4K/60fps footage, and offers many shooting modes — but it has a couple of flaws.

I photographed Christmas with two film cameras — here’s why I’m glad I ditched my smartphone
By Nikita Achanta published
Instead of my smartphone, I used two 35mm film cameras to capture the streets of London draped in festive lights, and it's one of the best decisions I've made.

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers would buy or skip
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's the best (and worst) of the products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.

Corsair K65 Plus (Mac) review: Getting the Apple treatment
By Nikita Achanta published
The Corsair K65 Plus for macOS users offers a great gaming and typing experience and it comes in a fresh new look. However, it's let down by a few flaws.
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