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

DJI’s first 360 drone might be landing soon according to new pricing and design leaks — here’s what we know so far
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
The long-rumored DJI Avata 360 could be launching soon, and latest leaks and rumors suggest it could be much cheaper than the competition.

Turtle Beach made an all-in-one budget racing wheel that 'feels like a cheat code' — and it helped me beat peak Max Verstappen
By Nikita Achanta Published
Racing wheels don't have to cost a fortune, and the Turtle Beach Racer Wireless is a fantastic budget option. It's finally made me good at racing games.

This camera’s ‘killer feature’ finally solved my biggest frustration with film photography — and I'd recommend it over a high-end vintage camera any day
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've used and tested many film cameras, and Lomography's latest is perhaps the best of the lot. It takes the guesswork out of film photography.

The best PS5 game you (probably) haven't played just got a prequel announced at State of Play — and you can get the original right now for just $9
By Nikita Achanta Published
Neva tells a heartbreaking story about parenthood in a world ravished by darkness, and it's the best indie game you can play right now.

I went wheel-to-wheel with and beat Max Verstappen for the first time — and it’s all thanks to this $179 racing wheel
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Turtle Beach Racer Wireless is a great entry-level racing wheel for casual gamers, and it packs plenty of performance and features.

Remember your childhood Creative computer speakers? They're actually good now — I tested these $70 ones that blew me away!
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
I've spent a week testing the Creative Pebble Pro computer speakers, and given that they cost less than $70, they sound very powerful and look stunning too.

I just tested the GravaStar Mercury K1 mechanical keyboard — and it’s a lean, mean typing machine
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe GravaStar Mercury K1 is a fantastic mechanical keyboard, boasting lovely switches and a creamy sound profile. But it has a few flaws.

These tiny computer speakers are perfect for those short on space, and they cost less than $70
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Creative Pebble Pro are excellent, tiny computer speakers, boasting powerful bass and crisp treble. But they have some flaws.

Staying in with your partner on Valentine’s Day? These are the 9 best couch co-op and two-player games to play on a cozy night-in
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
From chaotic games like Overcooked to chill ones like Unravel Two, these are the best couch co-op and two-player games to play this Valentine's Day.

I've been photographing wildlife for 4 years — here's what happened when the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL went toe-to-toe with my mirrorless camera
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL features a very capable camera, even for wildlife but there are a few areas where it falls behind mirrorless cameras and tele lenses.

'Always be prepared for anything’: here are my 7 expert tips for amazing wildlife photography
By Nikita Achanta Published
From picking the right camera and lens to speaking with locals and listening to bird calls, these are my expert tips for wildlife photography.

I just tested the Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm — and I live, laugh, love this camera
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Lomography Lomo MC-A 35mm is an excellent and well-built film camera that takes lovely photos, and it features autofocus. But it has some flaws too.

‘It breaks the laws of physics’: the OM System OM-1 Mark II is now my favorite wildlife camera, and its 120fps burst isn’t even the best part
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe OM System OM-1 Mark II is an outstanding camera for high-speed photography, featuring 120fps blackout-free burst shooting, robust waterproofing, and more.

‘An instant camera that lets you time travel from the 1930s to the 2020s’: why the Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema is now my favorite of the lot
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Fujifilm Instax mini Evo Cinema can record videos, shoot and print images, and it features 100 effect combinations for unbridled creativity.

'I'm testing a pair of $50 headphones that makes me dislike my favorite artists' — here are the cheap headphones I'd buy instead
By Nikita Achanta Published
Sometimes, it's worth spending a few dollars or pounds more to get better build quality, well-rounded sound quality, and other goodies.

‘Few wildlife cameras come close to this’: why the OM System OM-1 Mark II is perfect for photographing birds in flight and other animals
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
It's been two years since the OM System OM-1 Mark II came out and even today, it's one of the most competent wildlife cameras you can buy — here's why.

'Expensive doesn’t mean good’: here’s why I’ll be sticking with my $40 speaker over this $200 one
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've been testing the Edifier ES60 for a week and while it's a decent speaker, I'm not sure the price is justified... so I'll stick with my Tribit instead.

‘These headphones boast 110 hours of battery life — but fail to make up for the poor sound’: Tribit QuietPlus 81 review
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Tribit QuietPlus 81 are cheap headphones, boasting 110 hours of battery life and decent ANC. But if you want good sound, look elsewhere.

'More than just a pretty face’: the Edifier ES60 is a fantastic speaker... with a couple of compromises
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Edifier ES60 is a great Bluetooth speaker, delivering punchy bass, and it's packed with features. But its rivals upstage it in more ways than one.

‘Like a Logitech MX Master 4 but a lot cheaper’: the Keychron M6 8K is now my favorite productivity and gaming mouse
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron M6 8K is a fantastic ergonomic mouse featuring two scroll wheels, 8,000Hz polling, 26,000 DPI, and lots more, making it great for gaming and work.

If you’re a PC gamer, these are the accessories you need to elevate your setup — from powerful speakers to a fast monitor
By Nikita Achanta Published
I test tech for a living, and I believe these are the best controller, keyboard, mouse, monitor and speakers for PC gamers.

‘I didn’t think a traditionally budget brand could make such good premium speakers’ — here’s why the Edifier QR65 are never leaving my desk
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Edifier QR65 are fantastic computer speakers that aren't just great for gaming, but for listening to music too, and they're oh-so-worth the premium.

Love Wordle? This letter-swapping word game is a must-try — I’ve been playing it for a month and I’m addicted
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
Wordle is great, and I currently have a 460-day streak, but for the past month or so, Waffle has taken the crown as my favorite word game.

I’ve been testing these premium gaming speakers from a ‘budget’ brand, and they sound too good to be true
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Edifier QR65 are fantastic desktop speakers for gaming as they deliver meaty bass and crystal clear vocals. They look great too with LED lighting.

I’ve been testing Lenovo Legion’s 200Hz QHD monitor for a week — and it 'puts most other budget screens to shame'
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Lenovo Legion R27qe Gen 2 is an outstanding monitor for gaming and productivity, thanks to its 200Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time, and excellent color.
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