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

The Tribit XSound Go is a decent portable speaker that costs less than $40 — but you can get better value for money elsewhere
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Tribit XSound Go is a decent portable speaker with crisp treble and IPX7 waterproofing, but it lacks punchy bass, custom EQ, and is prone to scratches.

I’ve loved typing on the Tecware Spectre 75 — but it falls flat in the face of fierce competition
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Tecware Spectre 75 is a decent keyboard for typing, but issues like janky software, a plasticky build, and unresponsiveness when waking are hard to ignore.

I just tested Dell’s 4K 120Hz monitor with self-calibration and more ports than you could ask for — and it’s a winner
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Dell UltraSharp U3226Q boasts outstanding color coverage and accuracy, a 120Hz refresh rate, built-in self-calibration, and plenty of ports.

I just tested the Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 — it’s a decent gaming keyboard but I’d love it more if it wasn’t for these flaws
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 is a good productivity and gaming keyboard with 8KHz polling and ReacTap, but at $150, its flaws are hard to overlook.

I’ve been testing Beyerdynamic’s new affordable headphones with effective ANC and 90 hours of battery — but I’m not entirely sold on them
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Beyerdynamic Aventho Y are comfortable over-ear headphones with effective ANC and long battery life, but they sound boxy and flat straight out of the box.

The best ring lights to brighten your shoots
By Peter Wolinski Last updated
Whether it's for vlogging, photography or make-up, here are the best ring lights for all.

Sony just refreshed three of its most popular headphones with replaceable batteries and punchier sound — say hello to the XM4C, CH730N and CH530
By Nikita Achanta Published
The new Sony WH-1000XM4C, WH-CH730N, and WH-CH530 now feature replaceable batteries, improved sound tuning and dynamics, and come in fresh colors.

I’ve played Hot Wheels Infinite Rush for 15 hours, and it scratches an itch that Forza Horizon can't
By Nikita Achanta Published
Hot Wheels Infinite Rush's open-world is a joy to explore, and the versatility of challenges and cars makes you not want to put down your controller.

The Lola Miffy Digital Camera is the cutest camera I’ve ever tested — and it’s just so fun for everyday photography
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Lola Miffy Digital Camera captures fun, retro-style 8MP photos, and it features Miffy-themed filters. It sports a cute design and is extremely easy to use.

This $700 BenQ rivals $1,500 Apple's Studio Display on color accuracy — here's why it's great for professionals
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe BenQ Creative Pro PD2732U 4K monitor boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy. There are plenty of ports and the monitor looks great too.

I photographed eagles, falcons and owls with the new Fujifilm 400mm telephoto lens — and Fuji should take my money already
By Nikita Achanta Published
I spent a day using the new Fujinon XF 400mm F4.5 R LM OIS WR to photograph birds of prey in flight, and it's a mighty impressive (but lightweight) lens.

I listened to 10 of Sony’s new ULT party speakers together — and they offer something for everyone
By Nikita Achanta Published
Sony has unveiled its next generation of party speakers: the ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7 and ULT Tower 5 are here, and they boast some impressive features.

I tested Noble's high-end IEMs and they boast an unbelievably wide soundstage — but are the Iris worth $699?
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Noble Audio Iris are extremely comfortable IEMs and they boast a wide soundstage, crisp treble and refined mids. They're built well and look stunning, too.

The Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE are some of the most comfortable in-ear monitors I’ve tested — but they aren’t for everyone
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Beyerdynamic DT 30 IE are comfortable in-ear monitors that boast excellent bass and instrument separation. However, the treble and mids sound flat.

Yes, this 8-SSD storage unit costs more than a car but packs up to 256TB — three things I like about the Seagate LaCie behemoth and two I don't
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent over two weeks testing the Seagate LaCie 8big Pro5 with its gargantuan 256TB of storage, and it's an excellent storage system... for rich people.

Tom’s Guide Computing Awards 2026: 22 game-changing laptops, desktops and peripherals
By Jason England Last updated
The Tom’s Guide Computing Awards 2026 are here. Discover the 22 best laptops, desktops, components, and monitors tested and benchmarked by our editors.

The MCHOSE K99 V2 is a wonderful, thocky keyboard for hardcore typists — and I really wish it didn’t have these flaws
By Nikita Achanta Published
The MCHOSE K99 V2 offers a wonderful typing experience and thocky sound profile, and its proprietary software is user-friendly. But the keyboard has some flaws.

I just tested the Turtle Beach KB7 TKL — and 8,000Hz polling, adjustable actuation and a massive touchscreen (almost) make it a winner
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Turtle Beach Command Series KB7 TKL is a powerful gaming keyboard with 8,000Hz polling and adjustable actuation, and features a customizable touchscreen.

I’ve taken over 3,000 photos on the Sony RX10 V — its 25x zoom lens and 30fps blackout-free burst make it the king of bridge cameras
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Sony RX10 V improves on its predecessor with better ergonomics, controls, longer battery life, 30fps blackout-free shooting, and incredible autofocus.

I just tested Dell's 100Hz ultrawide display and it's already made me forget my trusty dual monitor setup
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Dell Pro P3426WEV is a great productivity monitor featuring a built-in webcam and an integrated USB hub, and it boasts good color coverage and accuracy.

World Photography Day: 3 wildlife and landscape photographers explain why editing nature is a 'hazardous development'
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
I spoke to professional photographers Aleksander Nordahl, Christine Sonvilla and Marc Graf about AI in photography and their advice for future generations.

McAfee+ Premium review: Comprehensive online and offline protection at a low starting price
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceMcAfee+ Premium offers comprehensive online and offline protection against viruses and scams. It's user-friendly, and the starting price is reasonable, too.

With its suave looks, class-leading battery life and phenomenal sound, the Marshall Stockwell III has become my go-to Bluetooth speaker
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Stockwell III is a beautiful portable speaker that can get very loud, and it boasts meaty bass and bright treble. It also packs a 40-hour battery.
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