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.
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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.

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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.

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The Alogic Clarity 6K Touch boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy, and it features a responsive touchscreen, making it good for architects and creatives.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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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The Columbia Tellurix Titanium OutDry are great hiking boots as they're rugged, waterproof and sport a durable build. But they aren't made for everyday wear.
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