Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
The Cherry XTRFY M64 Wireless is a mighty comfortable mouse but it’s let down by glaring issues — and you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere
The Cherry XTRFY M64 Wireless boasts great gaming performance and 26,000 DPI, but it has glaring flaws that don't make it worth the asking price.
The Canon EOS R6 V and the Sony A7R VI dropped this week — both look incredible but here’s the one I’m most excited for (and why)
The Canon EOS R6 V and the Sony A7R VI are here, and both cameras sound powerful and offer best-in-class features. But there's one camera I'm more excited for.
You don't have to buy the most expensive wired earbuds for audiophile sound — here are my top picks under $50, $100 and $150
Wired earbuds can make music sound glorious by offering a balanced sound profile and hi-res streaming. These are my top three choices for most budgets.
Asus has created a controller that blows the Xbox Elite Series 2 out of the water: Here’s why I think the ROG Raikiri II is the perfect gamepad
After having used the Asus ROG Raikiri II for over a week, I wonder why anyone would spend more on the Xbox Elite Series 2 when Asus' offering is much better.
‘The ultrawide Mac display I’ve been waiting for’: here's my honest verdict on the Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K monitor after a month of testing
RecommendedThe Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K Ultrawide boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy, and features plenty of ports for Mac users. But it has some flaws.
I love the Cherry KW 300 MX’s responsive switches and thocky sound profile — but at this price, I’d expect everything to be perfect
The Cherry KW 300 MX offers a lovely typing experience, thocky sound profile, and comes with macOS keycaps. But its drawbacks leave a lot to be desired.
‘The Xbox Elite 2 better watch its back’: I just tested the Asus ROG Raikiri II and it puts every other competitive controller to shame
Editor's ChoiceThe Asus ROG Raikiri II features great TMR sticks and triggers as well as 1,000Hz polling to give you a competitive edge, and there aren't many flaws either.
You don’t need to upgrade your camera just because a new one has come out — here are 5 older cameras that still take stunning photos
Just because a new camera is on the block doesn't mean you need to buy it because old cameras still take beautiful photos. Here are my top picks.
You don’t need to break the bank to get a powerful keyboard — here are my top 7 picks under $120, including mechanical and Hall Effect decks
From mechanical productivity beasts to Hall Effect gaming powerhouses, there are plenty of keyboards out there, especially if you're on a tight sub-$120 budget.
Stop spending $250 on mechanical keyboards that suffer from significant flaws — here’s why the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless doesn’t earn its keep
Personally, I don’t believe any keyboard should cost more than $150, so when I tested the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless, I was left feeling shortchanged.
Forget Apple Studio Display — this monitor is $400 cheaper and delivers a stunning 5K picture, great colors and a killer 'Hotkey Puck'
Few monitors have streamlined my workflow as much as the BenQ PD2730S has, and it has me wondering, "Why would anyone spend $400 on the Apple Studio Display?"
‘One of the only budget mechanical keyboards I’d buy’: here’s how the Keychron V1 8K sets a new gold standard for cheap decks
Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron V1 8K is a beautiful budget mechanical keyboard, offering a lovely typing experience and extensively customizable RGB lighting.
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is a low-profile mechanical keyboard that costs a whopping $259 — I tested it to find out if it’s worth the premium
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is a powerful low-profile mechanical keyboard for gaming and typing, but its drawbacks are too problematic to overlook.
I just tested this 5K Mac monitor that's $400 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display — and it offers vivid colors, excellent accuracy, and streamlines your workflow
Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ Creative Pro PD2730S is a beautiful 5K monitor with excellent color coverage and accuracy, as well as a plethora of productivity-first features.
Gaming headphones are finally good for listening to music — these open-backs prove that you don’t need two separate sets of cans
I just finished reviewing Sony's first-ever open-backs for gaming, the Inzone H6 Air, and these headphones can pull double duty for both gaming and audiophile listening.
This underrated Android feature makes my belly hurt from laughing — here's why you should try it out too
After using an Android phone for years, the Emoji Kitchen is a feature I've been neglecting for too long.
I just tested the foldable Keychron B11 Pro Ultra-Slim keyboard — it’s good for typing but it might leave you feeling shortchanged
The Keychron B11 Pro is a great foldable keyboard for all-day productivity and typing on the go, but it has considerable drawbacks.
The Sony Inzone H6 Air is a compelling case to ditch wireless cans and use open-backs for gaming — here’s my honest verdict
Editor's ChoiceThe Sony Inzone H6 Air is an exceptionally comfortable open-back gaming headset, boasting studio-grade sound quality in games and while listening to music.
The most impressive mechanical keyboard in the room is the one you barely notice — and the Iqunix Magi75 proves it
Low-profile is the new high-end, and the Iqunix Magi75 offers one of the best typing experiences packed into a stunning, minimalist body.
I tested the JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4 budget Bluetooth speakers — and there’s a clear winner under $60
The JBL Go 5 is here after a two-year wait, but is it any better than the JBL Go 4? I put the two budget Bluetooth speakers through their paces to find out.
The Leica SL3-S is one of the most beautiful cameras I’ve ever used — here are 3 things I like (and 1 I don’t)
I've spent the last two weeks using the Leica SL3-S to capture 24MP stills and 6K Open Gate video, and there are many things to love about the camera.
I thought I’d fall in love with the IQUNIX Magi75 — but this low-profile mechanical keyboard didn’t pass the vibe check
The IQUNIX Magi75 is a comfortable low-profile mechanical keyboard that offers a beautiful typing experience, but its flaws hold it back from being great.
I’ve been testing the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro for two months — and it’s a surprisingly strong MacBook alternative
The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is an excellent compact laptop, featuring a bright and vivid OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, but it has its shortcomings.
