Nikita is a Senior Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife 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, the DJI Air 3S, and the Fujifilm X-T50. She's also a licensed drone pilot and cameras expert so you'll find her testing those nearly 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, watching F1, or planning her next tattoo. You can follow her photography account on Instagram here.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta

The Corsair Sabre V2 Pro is a mighty impressive mouse with 8,000Hz polling and 33,000 DPI — here’s why it’s great for FPS and esports
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Corsair Sabre V2 Pro is a great esports and FPS mouse with 33,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling, and it's lightweight and comfortable. But it has a couple flaws.

I just tested the MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W — and its effective cooling system and 240Hz refresh rate make it one of the finest gaming laptops today
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe MSI Crosshair 16 HX E14W is an excellent gaming laptop with a 240Hz refresh rate and beautiful, accurate colors. Its cooling system is very effective too.

The JBL Xtreme 5 and Marshall Stanmore IV cost the same so which one should you buy? I’ve tested both and here’s what I think
By Nikita Achanta Published
Both the rugged JBL Xtreme 5 and the mains-powered Marshall Stanmore IV cost $399 each, so which one is right for you? Here's the one I'd pick.

I just tested the ‘world’s first 6K touchscreen’ monitor — its color coverage and accuracy blew me away but its price tag brought me back down to earth
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Alogic Clarity 6K Touch boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy, and it features a responsive touchscreen, making it good for architects and creatives.

I’ve been testing the Fujifilm Instax mini 13 and it’s the put the fun back into instant photography — here’s why it’s perfect for basically everyone
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Fujifilm Instax mini 13 is pure fun. It's extremely easy to use, it takes lovely photos, and it features a Close-Up mode and an accurate selfie mirror.

The Marshall Acton IV won me over with its charming retro design and incredible sound — and it’s earned a permanent spot on my coffee table
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Marshall Acton IV is a charming, retro-styled home speaker that boasts detailed sound. It can be paired with other Homeline IV speakers too.

‘Easy on the eyes and ridiculously stunning sound’ — I tested the Marshall Stanmore IV home speaker and it’s coming for Sonos’ crown
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Stanmore IV is an exceptional home speaker, boasting powerful bass and refined treble regardless of the volume. It looks beautiful and retro, too.

The Razer Viper V4 Pro is ‘nothing short of phenomenal’ — its industry-leading 50,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling are overkill in all the right ways
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Razer Viper V4 Pro is a game-changer for esports, thanks to its 8,000Hz polling and 50,000 DPI. Gaming performance is superb while customization is easy.

The IQUNIX MQ80 is one of the loveliest mechanical keyboards I’ve tested so far — here’s my honest verdict on whether it’s worth $169
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe IQUNIX MQ80 is a stellar mechanical keyboard. It's a joy to type on and listen to, and its web-based companion software makes customization easy.

I used this 4-in-1 pocket printer to create temporary tattoos and even design my own t-shirts — it’s the gadget of my dreams
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent over a month testing the Inkwon Tag, and this 4-in-1 printer lets me make temporary tattoos, t-shirt designs, stickers, and more.

I’ve spent two weeks testing the new Potensic Atom 3 — and this DJI alternative is one of the best beginner drones you can buy today
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Potensic Atom 3 is a powerful beginner-friendly drone that shoots 4K/60fps video and 50MP stills, and it's easy to fly thanks to the new PTD2 controller.

I just tried ‘the world’s first 4-in-1 portable color inkjet printer’ — and the Inkwon Tag is perfect for stickers, temporary tattoos, and even designing your own t-shirts
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Inkwon Tag is a great pocket printer for creating temporary tattoos, heat transfers, stickers and more. It's highly portable and easy to use too.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is already getting an update — I spent 3 days with the Osmo Pocket 4P in Malta and here's what I'm allowed to tell you (with sample footage!)
By Nikita Achanta Published
I spent three days recording the sights and sounds of Malta on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, and the footage I captured is nothing short of beautiful.

I’ve spent 10 days testing the new Leica SL3-P — 40fps and Leica’s most advanced autofocus yet help it finally take the fight to Canon and Sony
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Leica SL3-P is a powerful hybrid camera packing a 44MP full frame sensor for beautiful photos, 8K Open Gate, strong dynamic range performance, and more.

I just tested ‘the perfect monitor for MacBook users’ with Nano-texture glass — and it's $600 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last week testing the BenQ MA270S and as a MacBook user, this is the Apple Studio Display I've been waiting for.

I’ve taken over 6,000 photos on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — here are my favorite portraits, wildlife, and landscape shots
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last two weeks testing the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and after taking 6,000 photos on it, I'm seriously impressed. Here are my favorite photos.

I thought I could be the life of the party with the Soundboks Mix — but its shortcomings make me want to buy another party speaker instead
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last week testing the Soundboks Mix and while this party speaker is good, its closest competition blows it out of the water. Here's why.

Tom’s Guide readers told me they’d never buy a TKL keyboard — so I’ve handpicked my top keyboards with a number pad, starting at just $44
By Nikita Achanta Published
Whether you're looking for a mechanical or Hall Effect keyboard with a number pad, I've got you covered with my top-rated picks, ranging from $44 to $259!

I just tested Soundboks’ portable party speaker — and it’s so close to be being great
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Soundboks Mix is a powerful and incredibly loud party speaker, which delivers ground-shaking bass and 40 hours of battery life. But it has some flaws.

Forget Apple Studio Display — I just tested the BenQ MA270S and its Nano-texture glass display is ‘one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen’
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ MA270S boasts outstanding color coverage and accuracy, and thanks to seamless Apple compatibility, it's a great Apple Studio Display alternative.

I’ve taken over 6,000 photos on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — and this feature-packed camera is nothing short of a mid-range masterpiece
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Canon EOS R6 Mark III is an excellent mid-range camera, boasting a 32.5MP sensor for detailed, beautiful photos, 7K Open Gate video, and 40fps drive.

The game I always play to test gaming headsets is getting a sequel — here’s why Control is the best test for bass, treble and spatial audio
By Nikita Achanta Published
I play a lot of games to test gaming headsets, from Expedition 33 to F1 25, but I never skip Control because of its eerie soundscape and great combat sounds.

I've tested nearly 100 keyboards and finally found my dream deck — here’s why the Epomaker Glyph is my new favorite
By Nikita Achanta Published
For the last two weeks, I've been typing on the typewriter-style Epomaker Glyph, and its sound, design and typing experience have truly won me over.

Can a budget PS5 headset actually make games sound immersive? I ditched my $299 Razer for the $69 PowerA LucidSound LS500 to find out
By Nikita Achanta Published
You don't have to spend loads to get immersive sound in video games, and the PowerA LucidSound LS500 proves it. Here's what I love and hate about it.

The $69 PowerA LucidSound LS500 is a fantastic PS5 headset — and it’s coming for Turtle Beach’s crown
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe PowerA LucidSound LS500 is a powerful and competent headset. For just $69, it offers great sound quality and all-day comfort. But it does have some flaws.
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