
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, the DJI Air 3S, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. 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

Monstera infested with fungus gnats? So was mine — here’s how I nursed her back to health
By Nikita Achanta published
Looking after a monstera can be daunting, and if you have a fungus gnat infestation, it can be really scary. Here's how I got rid of them and saved my monstera.

I quit watching 'Grey's Anatomy' after one season and returned to 'House M.D.' — here's why it's the No. 1 medical show
By Nikita Achanta published
"House M.D." is clever, funny and keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the cases it tackles always have you guessing what's going to happen next.

This is the one Disney Plus show I’m watching this Pride Month — and it’s a binge-worthy witchy adventure
By Nikita Achanta published
"Agatha All Along" is my pick for the show you should watch this Pride Month, and it's a funny, quirky, unapologetically queer show.

Going to a festival this summer? Pack these 5 gadgets to maximize the fun
By Nikita Achanta published
From earplugs and power banks to a good pair of walking shoes, here's what you need to pack for your next summer festival.

I’ve used the Sony WF-C710N earbuds for three months — here are 3 things I like and 2 I don’t
By Nikita Achanta last updated
It's been three months since I reviewed the Sony WF-C710N earbuds, and there are clearly three things I love about them... but two that I don't like as much.

The Marshall Monitor IIIs are my favorite headphones — and they’re currently $30 off
By Nikita Achanta published
The Marshall Monitor IIIs are extremely comfortable and boast fantastic sound and long battery life — and you can save some bucks with this Amazon deal.

I didn't pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 — but it would be an instant buy if they ported this game
By Nikita Achanta published
Baldur's Gate 3 is the one game that would convince me to buy a Switch 2, and hopefully it isn't too late for a port to be announced.

Want to have more fun flying your drone? These are the 3 accessories you should always carry
By Nikita Achanta last updated
When I'm heading out to fly my drone, I carry three things: a landing pad, a power bank, and a microSD card. More often than not, these come in clutch.

I've been flying the DJI Neo for 10 months — here's my verdict (spoiler alert: it's underrated)
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo is just as good and capable today as it was on launch day, and for beginners on a budget, there is still no better drone.

I think the new Fujifilm X-E5 is overrated — and I’m so glad I bought the X-T50 instead
By Nikita Achanta published
The X-E5 is an exciting camera, but to me, the X-T50 remains as exciting as the day it first launched, and it's just as good as the X-E5... if not better.

I don’t like the Nintendo Switch 2’s speakers — but this $27 Turtle Beach headset offers a fantastic solution
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit is a fantastic budget headset that sounds great and comes with a clear flip-to-mute mic and its design complements the Switch.

I just tested Turtle Beach’s budget Switch 2 controller — get this if you can't afford Nintendo's Pro pad
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless is a superb controller with responsive analog thumbsticks and triggers and remappable back buttons, but it has a few flaws.

Turtle Beach Recon 70 review: A solid budget gaming headset
By Rami Tabari, Nikita Achanta last updated
The Turtle Beach Recon 70 is a super-affordable gaming headset that offers decent sound, but its highs and bass leave a lot to be desired.

Glorious Model D2 Pro review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Glorious Model D2 Pro boasts 8,000Hz polling and 26,000 DPI and comes with user-friendly companion software. But it has significant shortcomings.

Belkin SoundForm Play review: Middle-of-the-road budget earbuds
By Nikita Achanta published
The Belkin SoundForm Play are good wireless earbuds if you listen to mostly vocal-heavy music, but they're let down by laggy controls and muddy bass.

The Leica M11-D is one of the most challenging cameras I’ve reviewed — and it has made me a better photographer
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Leica M11-D is a fantastic rangefinder camera that forces you to trust your instincts, thanks to its screenless design and lack of autofocus.

I just tested the Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit — and it’s all you need to elevate on-the-go content creation
By Nikita Achanta published
The Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit offers an inexpensive, pro-grade lighting solution for content creators on the move.

Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit review: Easy-to-use professional-grade lighting
By Nikita Achanta published
The Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit delivers pro-quality lighting, is easy to set up, and takes the fuss out of looking professional, but it has some flaws.

I captured some of my best photos ever with the screenless Leica M11-D — and it’s a force to be reckoned with
By Nikita Achanta published
The Leica M11-D offers an analog shooting experience with its rangefinder and manual focusing, and it takes stunning 60MP photos which pack lots of detail.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 review: Cheap and cheerful
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a comfortable mouse that's great for casual gaming with its 18,000 DPI and 1,000Hz polling. But it has some flaws.

This $59 keyboard is the cheapest way to get Hall Effect switches — and it gives Keychron a run for its money
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker HE68 is a fantastic budget keyboard boasting premium features like 8,000Hz polling, per-key and quad-actuation — plus it's designed well too.

NZXT Lift Elite Wireless review: Premium features at a budget price
By Nikita Achanta published
The NZXT Lift Elite Wireless boasts 26,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling for competitive gaming, and it's extremely comfortable too. But there are a few shortcomings.
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