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
Best Cyber Monday headphones deals LIVE: I'm tracking lowest prices on Apple, Sony, Bose
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The Cyber Monday headphone deals are heating up, now with some big savings on the likes of Bose, Sony, Beats, and more — and we're tracking them live.
The $199 DJI Neo is the best drone for beginners — and I'm buying it for full price on Cyber Monday
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo retails for $199, and it's a fantastic 4K drone that captures gorgeous footage and detailed stills — which is why you should pay full price this Cyber Monday.
I ditched my Bose QuietComfort for these earbuds — and they’re just $62 for Cyber Monday
By Nikita Achanta published
Big sound for less? Yes please! The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds are down to their lowest ever price this Cyber Monday, and they're perfect for audiophiles on a budget.
The best Black Friday Lego deals starting at $9
By Mike Prospero last updated
The best Black Friday Lego deals
I’m seeing Lana Del Rey and Linkin Park soon — and I bought these stylish earplugs for $27 this Black Friday to protect my hearing
By Nikita Achanta published
Stylish yet practical, the Loop Experience 2 earplugs filter noise by 17dB so music stays clear but at a safer volume — and they're down to their lowest ever price!
7 epic DJI Black Friday deals — save big on drones, action cameras, gimbals and more
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Want a new drone or action camera, perhaps a gimbal or a beast of a power station? Save up to 52% on my favorite DJI gear this Black Friday!
Got a PS5? These Sony PS5 headsets are up to 34% off for Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
Whether you own the base PS5 model or just grabbed the new PS5 Pro, you need a great gaming headset to go with it — you can save a lot on an official PlayStation headset this Black Friday.
My favorite Kodak instant camera just fell to its lowest ever price — save up to 33% with this Black Friday deal
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro is a loveable camera with a lot to offer — and it can be yours for as little as $73, thanks to a massive price cut in this year's Black Friday sales.
I ditched my Bose QuietComfort earbuds for these budget ones — and they’re just $62 this Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
The EarFun Air Pro 4 earbuds have just dropped to their lowest ever price — now you can get big sound for less money in this killer Black Friday deal.
I’ve spent 600 hours testing instant cameras — here are the 7 deals I’d snap up this Black Friday
By Nikita Achanta published
From Polaroid and Kodak to Fujifilm Instax, save up to 25% on my favorite instant cameras in this year's Black Friday sales.
My favorite budget audio brand is massively discounted this Black Friday — save up to 50% on EarFun earbuds, headphones and speakers
By Nikita Achanta published
This Black Friday, ditch your AirPods and your Bose QuietComforts and save up to 50% on headphones, earbuds and speakers with EarFun's sale!
Snap! One of my favorite vlogging cameras is discounted for Black Friday — save $100 on the Sony ZV-E10
By Nikita Achanta published
Need a new vlogging camera? Save big on the Sony ZV-E10 with this sweet Black Friday deal — 13% off in the U.S. and 27% off in the U.K.!
Ditch that smartphone! I’ve been testing compact cameras and I’ve fallen back in love with the 2000s aesthetic
By Nikita Achanta published
I used a compact camera for the first time since 2011 and it reminded me why I love photography so much — here's why.
AgfaPhoto Realishot DC5500 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The AgfaPhoto Realishot DC5500 is a portable and cheap camera but it has very little going for it. Photo, video and build quality are poor, and it wipes memory cards.
Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak PIXPRO FZ45 is an easy to use compact camera that takes good photos in bright conditions. It’s very compact for traveling and it costs just $99. But there are a few things wrong with it.
Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak PIXPRO WPZ2 is a great compact camera that’s ultra rugged and super affordable. Despite a basic feature set, it takes surprisingly good photos and 1080P video.
I ditched my Google Pixel 7 Pro for the new Fujifilm X-M5 — here's why I won't be going back
By Nikita Achanta published
6.2K/30P video, vertical shooting, a 26.1MP sensor, and 20 film recipes make the Fujifilm X-M5 a winner — here's why it's one of my favorite cameras.
Fujifilm X-M5 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm X-M5 is a vlogging powerhouse that records 6.2K/30P and 4K/60P video and gives you access to 20 film recipes while being very easy to use and travel with — all for $799.
Fujifilm Instax Pal review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax Pal is a cute and portable digital camera that’s compatible with a range of Instax printers, it takes cool photos and it’s very easy to use — all for $9.
Lomography Lomomatic 110 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomography Lomomatic 110 is a compact easy-to-use film camera that’s built really well, but its imaging capabilities leave a little too much to be desired.
Royal Kludge S98 review: A thing of beauty
By Nikita Achanta published
The Royal Kludge S98 is a fantastic mechanical keyboard offering a beautiful typing experience and a plethora of customization — albeit with a few shortcomings.
Fujifilm Instax mini Evo vs. Leica Sofort 2: Which instant camera wins?
By Nikita Achanta published
There's little that separates the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo and the Leica Sofort 2 — and one of those is a massive price difference. We compare the two to determine the better investment.
Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical review: An inexpensive wrist-saver
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lenovo Go Wireless Vertical is a very comfortable mouse to use, with onboard dongle storage and intuitive companion software but there’s some room for improvement.
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