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

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Whether you've got a loved one who wants to get into photography or is already a pro, these are the best photography gifts for them this holiday season.

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RecommendedThe Fujifilm Instax Square 2 is a cute instant camera that's easy to use, and it captures lovely photos with a retro touch. It has a few flaws, though.

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The LG UltraGear 25G590B boasts a rapid 1,000Hz refresh rate and 1ms response time, making it a solid monitor for esports players. It sports a sleek design too.

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Have you just pre-ordered the new MacBook Pro M6 or OLED? These are the best mice, keyboards, monitors, and other accessories I recommend buying for it.

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You don't have to wait until Black Friday to score a great deal on a DJI drone, and I've found 5 deals worth grabbing right now, including on a 5-star one.

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Are you ready for GTA 6? Before 19 November, here are the gaming peripherals, consoles and TVs you need to enjoy the game as much as possible.

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Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing.

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RecommendedThe LG UltraGear 52G930B is a powerful 52-inch 5K2K 240Hz monitor that boasts strong gaming performance, color accuracy and coverage. But it has some flaws.

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You don't have to wait until Black Friday to score discounts on compact and instant cameras, as some of my favorites are already on sale.

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Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ INFTYLAB M Mouse PS01 is an exceptional mouse designed for macOS. It's ergonomic and comfortable, and you can assign trackpad gestures to its buttons.

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RecommendedThe CMF Speaker M looks fun with its milk carton-like design, and it's highly waterproof. It delivers nearly perfect sound, but it has some flaws.

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From the best budget drone to the best 360-degree quadcopter, here are my top expert picks based on design, ease of use, camera quality, and flight time.

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RecommendedThe Clevetura S is a fantastic travel-friendly keyboard with touch-sensitive keycaps that turn it into a highly effective and responsive trackpad.

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The best mirrorless cameras for photographers of all types, experience levels, and budgets.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Bromley 150 is a beautiful little party speaker, boasting powerful bass, a wide soundstage, 40 hours of battery life, and a range of features.

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Ghost of Yotei's Echoes of Sekigahara story expansion tells a compelling story and humanizes protagonist Atsu. It's the puzzle piece that was missing from the base game.

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The Asus TUF Gaming Mini Wireless Mouse is a decent middle-of-the-road mouse with 1,000Hz polling and 12,000 DPI, but its flaws are too glaring to overlook.

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Editor's ChoiceThanks to smooth 4K/60fps video, extensive customization, and impressive low-light performance, the Razer Kiyo V2 Pro is a powerful webcam for content creation.

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RecommendedThe Razer Barracuda V2 Pro boasts immersive sound, good ANC and extensive customization, packed into an understated but comfortable design. But it has flaws.

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The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.

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RecommendedThe Nothing Headphone (1) Pro boast beautiful and full-bodied sound, a stunning sci-fi design, plenty of features, and long battery life. But they have flaws.

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With 8,000Hz polling and ultra-wideband connectivity, the Cherry XTRFY K63W Pro Compact is a powerful gaming keyboard, but its flaws are hard to ignore.

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From the tiny JBL Go 5 and the portable Bose SoundLink Flex, to the mammoth Marshall Bromley 450, these are my 7 favorite Bluetooth speaker deals from just $27.
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