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 (which she says is the best investment she made), the Switch, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. The last one is especially useful because of her obsession with astrophotography.
In her downtime, Nikita can usually be found sinking hours into RPGs on her PS5, 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. She’s also a fan of long-form explainer videos about existential and philosophical subjects, as well as tech explainers to satiate her thirst for knowledge as she believes you can never know too much.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
![A black Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro wired gaming keyboard with Hall Effect magnetic switches](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/AvFZHvdjX8dW3hM7wy4mjf-320-80.jpg)
Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro review: A Hall Effect keyboard that could have been so much more
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL Pro is a 75% Hall Effect magnetic gaming keyboard that’s built well and offers good gaming performance but with some caveats.
![A white Logitech MX Keys S wireless keyboard for Windows and macOS](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/fqJ224Zo4iCJKWNC6kWDa8-320-80.jpg)
Logitech MX Keys S review: The best Apple Magic Keyboard alternative
By Nikita Achanta published
Lovely to type on but it may leave you wanting more
![A black Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 wireless gaming headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4vasfRKyg9o4ubSTnSxSyb-320-80.jpg)
Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 review: Big sound, small price
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Turtle Beach Stealth 600 Gen 3 offers excellent and immersive in-game sound, amazing comfort levels, and superb battery life for less than $100, but it does have a few shortcomings.
![A pair of white and black PlayStation Pulse Explore wireless gaming earbuds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/JUz2fgXBPQFzeYNNS5r72P-320-80.jpg)
PlayStation Pulse Explore review: Feel like the main character
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony PlayStation Pulse Explore wireless earbuds boast excellent, immersive sound quality while being supremely comfortable, but the battery life is a letdown.
![A pair of black and gold HP Poly Voyager Free 20 wireless earbuds](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/q2YKfQE5JSyqXTZKRhcCma-320-80.jpg)
HP Poly Voyager Free 20 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The HP Poly Voyager Free 20 wireless earbuds provide excellent sound quality and effective ANC, but they have a few minor flaws worth considering.
![A blue and white Epomaker DynaTab75 wireless mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/PvGFnpuEZ2BhrBGUL2Kqkc-320-80.jpg)
I just tried the thockiest mechanical keyboard you haven’t heard of — and there are only few that outclass it
By Nikita Achanta published
This beauty even has a slot for your tablet
![AirPods Max in hand next to Prime Day deals tag](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9yDtwv7XZESSY7xGwhp3sD-320-80.jpg)
I can’t believe the Apple AirPods Max are still this cheap after Prime Day — grab yours now
By Nikita Achanta published
The Apple AirPods Max are at their lowest-ever price as part of Prime Day, and you need to act fast to grab one of our top-rated headsets.
![A black Keychron M7 wireless gaming mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/KdMhsiFcnYrJDeqUXmvoBA-320-80.jpg)
The Keychron M7 gaming mouse is one of the most comfortable mice I’ve ever used — and it costs only $49
By Nikita Achanta published
Lightweight, ergonomic, a great performer, and a few flaws
![A blue Polaroid Go Gen 2 instant camera, with a Prime Day deals badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LqcPP2adZNZYa6GUmPf9a3-320-80.jpg)
I review tech for a living — here's my 7 top-rated products on sale now for Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
Looking for a new keyboard, mouse, instant camera, or a pair of earbuds? Check out these huge Prime Day deals on products I've rated highly.
![A Keychron V1 wired mechanical keyboard, with a Prime Day deals badge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/itEU62CAK78Cz8eR6JmKp5-320-80.jpg)
This mechanical keyboard just hit its lowest ever price for Prime Day — and it’s one of my all-time favorites
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron V1 is at its lowest ever price on Prime Day, and it's a mechanical keyboard you won't regret buying.
![A space-themed Gamakay LK75 wireless mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mo9cQT8ofAXxSjSsjYdhYa-320-80.jpg)
Move over, Keychron — here’s why the Gamakay LK75 just became my favorite keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
More than just a pretty face
![A space-themed Gamakay LK75 wireless mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/mo9cQT8ofAXxSjSsjYdhYa-320-80.jpg)
Gamakay LK75 review: Oodles and oodles of charm
By Nikita Achanta published
A typist and gamer’s dream keyboard
![A black Logitech Signature AI Edition M750 wireless mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BsqvpPMr3fRUyvUnBDMKCA-320-80.jpg)
This $49 mouse gives you access to AI at the click of a button — and it works like a charm
By Nikita Achanta published
Responding to emails just got simpler
![A agave green Cherry KW 7100 Mini BT wireless keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/cudMyhKUn9mjq3T9PiSeF7-320-80.jpg)
Cherry KW 7100 Mini BT review: This isn’t the productivity keyboard you’re looking for
By Nikita Achanta published
Dazzling in portability, lackluster in versatility
![A black Turtle Beach Pure Air wireless gaming mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/4oq6AvBnERQgffppBwxnXi-320-80.jpg)
This $99 wireless gaming mouse is light and sleek but it lacks pizzazz — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Pure Air is an ultra-lightweight gaming mouse that’s built well and boasts a 1,000Hz polling rate and a 26,000 DPI. But it has a few flaws that are hard to overlook.
![A Moment smartphone lens mounted onto a Google Pixel 7 Pro](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NXNeE3eiGkw6HRyJpeuWtn-320-80.jpg)
I strapped over $500 worth of smartphone lenses onto my Google Pixel for a week — here’s what happened
By Nikita Achanta published
Moment’s smartphone lenses are built well, easy to use, and boast great image quality to take your smartphone photography to the next level, but they have a few shortcomings.
![A black Keychron M3 Mini 4K Metal wireless gaming mouse](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/NhikabYmmGFaPUbtkFdRd-320-80.jpg)
Keychron M3 Mini 4K Metal review: Light on size, heavy on performance
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron M3 Mini 4K Metal is an excellent gaming mouse boasting a 4,000Hz polling rate and 26,000 DPI, packed in a lightweight magnesium alloy body. But it has a few minor flaws.
![A black Lemokey X1 budget mechanical keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/FNRLFsXr4UNzkxmteV9XZB-320-80.jpg)
This $36 keyboard proves you don’t need to spend hundreds for a premium gaming experience — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lemokey X1 surpasses (most) expectations
![Avengers: Endgame Thanos snap scene, Frodo from Lord of the Rings and Meg Ryan in When Harry Met Sally](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/EYirSXLphho7BAAeRMoLhf-320-80.jpg)
13 best movie moments of all time — here’s our favorites
By Dave Meikleham last updated
We're hugely passionate about cinema here at Tom's Guide, and some of our team have broken down the movie moments that mean the most to them.
![A black, white and red MageGee Sky87 wired gaming keyboard](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/LG4pr5DVtYZAxXziKw5g37-320-80.jpg)
MageGee Sky87 review: cheap but not so cheerful
By Nikita Achanta published
A low price but serious functionality issues
![A black HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC wireless work-first headset](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zDsxuV97Rv8iVL9XN8mPMT-320-80.jpg)
HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC review
By Nikita Achanta published
The HP Poly Voyager Surround 80 UC is a great headset for office use but doesn’t do enough to justify its steep price tag.
![A Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 instant camera in the sage green colorway](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/BWCqHZDF3SWzaeP4HDXMFi-320-80.jpg)
Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 hands-on review: A fresh new look
By Nikita Achanta published
Not yet ratedOur initial impressions of the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400, the company's largest instant camera that succeeds the 10-year-old Instax Wide 300.
![A person holding the Fujifilm Instax Wide 400 instant camera](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/D35DCFdxqdZ3mrmZsnNEgc-320-80.jpg)
Fujifilm just launched the Instax Wide 400 — and it's been 10 years in the making
By Nikita Achanta published
Say hello to the Instax Wide 400, the long-awaited successor to the Instax Wide 300, that produces large prints in black and white, and color.