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 Logitech G325 Lightspeed costs less than $80 but punches way above its weight — here’s my verdict after a week of testing
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Logitech G325 Lightspeed is an excellent, comfortable budget gaming headset, boasting great sound quality and multi-platform compatibility.

Forget Apple EarPods — the Sennheiser CX 80U are the only wired earbuds I'll be buying in 2026
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Sennheiser CX 80U are cheap and very cheerful wired earbuds, featuring a built-in DAC that streams 24-bit/96KHz hi-res audio, and they're very comfortable.

The Leica Q3 Monochrom shoots only in black-and-white and costs nearly $8,000 — here’s why I love it
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Leica Q3 Monochrom captures stunning black-and-white images packed full of detail with its 60.3MP sensor, and it's a sheer delight to handle and use.

Seven years later, the Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark III is still TikTok’s favorite compact camera — here’s how it holds up in 2026
By Nikita Achanta last updated
In 2019, Canon launched the PowerShot G7 X Mark III that became so popular with TikTokers that it's impossible to find new today. Here's what I think of it.

I love doing karaoke in the shower — and these top-rated waterproof Bluetooth speakers are up to the challenge
By Nikita Achanta published
If, like me, you enjoy listening and singing along to music, you need a great waterproof Bluetooth speaker, and I've rounded up my top-rated favorites.

I tested the 'Death Star of speakers' for a week — and they deliver audiophile sound along with a killer design
By Nikita Achanta published
The Creative Pebble Nova and the Pebble X Plus are excellent speakers in their own right, but there's a clear winner if you want awesome sound quality.

I just tested the Creative Pebble X Plus and it's the cheapest way to get speakers and a subwoofer — but might not impress audiophiles
By Nikita Achanta published
The Creative Pebble X Plus speakers come with a subwoofer that produces powerful bass, and the 2.1 system features a lovely design. But there are a few flaws.

The Keychron Q6 HE 8K has some of the best magnetic switches I’ve ever tried — and it finally made me good at Counter-Strike 2
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Keychron Q6 HE 8K is the best gaming keyboard you can buy right now, with actuation adjustable to 0.01mm, and many other gaming features.

10-year-old me would have loved these Star Wars-esque computer speakers — and adult me absolutely loves the powerful sound quality
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Creative Pebble Nova are powerful computer speakers, sporting a sci-fi design and boasting fantastic audio quality. But they have a couple of flaws.

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.

My desk is finally cable-free thanks to the Edifier QR65 speakers which double as a fast charger for your devices — and they’re currently $130 off
By Nikita Achanta published
The Edifier QR65 are phenomenal desktop speakers, boasting excellent sound quality, and they feature a built-in charger so no need to worry about cable nests.

I missed so many wildlife action shots but the OM System OM-1 Mark II finally solved that issue — and right now, it's $400 cheaper
By Nikita Achanta published
The OM System OM-1 Mark II features 120fps blackout-free burst shooting and captures lovely colors, and right now, it's $400 off for Presidents' Day.

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’ve been using these over-ear headphones for a year, and they look cooler than Sony, Bose and JBL — the 100-hour battery life has everyone beat too
By Nikita Achanta published
The Marshall Monitor III look cool, sound great, and they last ages without charging. They're my favorite over-ear headphones, and are currently $100 off.

This is the first time the DJI Mini 5 Pro has received such a massive price cut ($500 off!) — and it's the only drone I recommend buying this Presidents' Day
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The DJI Mini 5 Pro is the most advanced mini drone yet, with a plethora of safety features and incredible image and video quality. Right now, it's $500 off!

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.

You can still buy DJI drones in the US — here are the top-rated ones still available, including the Mini 5 Pro and the Mavic 4 Pro
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The FCC in the US introduced a ban on foreign-made drones at the tail-end of last year, but you can still buy these top-rated DJI drones right now.

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.
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