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

Do you need to spend $449 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen when you can get the new Marshall Milton ANC for $229? I tested both and I’m very surprised
By Nikita Achanta published
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen are undoubtedly the king of ANC headphones, but do the cheaper Marshall Milton ANC come close for less money?

I’ve been testing the Marshall Milton ANC on-ears vs Marshall Monitor III over-ears — and it’s closer than you think
By Nikita Achanta published
For the last three weeks, I've been testing the new Marshall Milton ANC on-ears, and I pitted them against the Marshall Monitor III. Here's the winner.

Not all on-ear headphones are uncomfortable: I’ve been using the new Marshall Milton ANC for 3 weeks and they’re ridiculously comfortable and offer outstanding sound too
By Nikita Achanta published
Marshall has changed the game with its latest on-ear headphones. The Milton ANC boast exceptional sound and great features at a not-so-premium price.

The best cameras in 2026
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Here are the best cameras you can buy in 2026, whether you need a mirrorless or action camera, a film camera or a drone.

Best instant cameras in 2026
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing

I've been testing the new Marshall Milton ANC for 3 weeks — they fix my biggest gripe with on-ear headphones, and are the new gold standard
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Milton ANC are the brand's best on-ear headphones yet, and they boast phenomenal comfort, powerful bass response, and great spatial audio.

The Cherry XTRFY M64 Wireless is a mighty comfortable mouse but it’s let down by glaring issues — and you can get more bang for your buck elsewhere
By Nikita Achanta published
The Cherry XTRFY M64 Wireless boasts great gaming performance and 26,000 DPI, but it has glaring flaws that don't make it worth the asking price.

The Canon EOS R6 V and the Sony A7R VI dropped this week — both look incredible but here’s the one I’m most excited for (and why)
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon EOS R6 V and the Sony A7R VI are here, and both cameras sound powerful and offer best-in-class features. But there's one camera I'm more excited for.

You don't have to buy the most expensive wired earbuds for audiophile sound — here are my top picks under $50, $100 and $150
By Nikita Achanta published
Wired earbuds can make music sound glorious by offering a balanced sound profile and hi-res streaming. These are my top three choices for most budgets.

Asus has created a controller that blows the Xbox Elite Series 2 out of the water: Here’s why I think the ROG Raikiri II is the perfect gamepad
By Nikita Achanta published
After having used the Asus ROG Raikiri II for over a week, I wonder why anyone would spend more on the Xbox Elite Series 2 when Asus' offering is much better.

‘The ultrawide Mac display I’ve been waiting for’: here's my honest verdict on the Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K monitor after a month of testing
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Alogic Edge 40-inch 5K Ultrawide boasts excellent color coverage and accuracy, and features plenty of ports for Mac users. But it has some flaws.

Don't splurge on the brand new Sony A7R VI just yet — I'd get its awesome predecessor for $900 off right now
By Nikita Achanta published
Sony dropped the A7R VI earlier this week and in light of that, its predecessor has received a massive price cut. You can save $900 on the A7R V today.

I love the Cherry KW 300 MX’s responsive switches and thocky sound profile — but at this price, I’d expect everything to be perfect
By Nikita Achanta published
The Cherry KW 300 MX offers a lovely typing experience, thocky sound profile, and comes with macOS keycaps. But its drawbacks leave a lot to be desired.

‘The Xbox Elite 2 better watch its back’: I just tested the Asus ROG Raikiri II and it puts every other competitive controller to shame
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Asus ROG Raikiri II features great TMR sticks and triggers as well as 1,000Hz polling to give you a competitive edge, and there aren't many flaws either.

You don’t need to upgrade your camera just because a new one has come out — here are 5 older cameras that still take stunning photos
By Nikita Achanta published
Just because a new camera is on the block doesn't mean you need to buy it because old cameras still take beautiful photos. Here are my top picks.

I've been using the Marshall Monitor III headphones for over a year and they just got a rare lowest-ever price discount
By Nikita Achanta published
I’ve been using the Marshall Monitor III for over a year and for the first time, they’ve been discounted by over $100, so now's the time to bag them.

You don’t need to break the bank to get a powerful keyboard — here are my top 7 picks under $120, including mechanical and Hall Effect decks
By Nikita Achanta published
From mechanical productivity beasts to Hall Effect gaming powerhouses, there are plenty of keyboards out there, especially if you're on a tight sub-$120 budget.

Stop spending $250 on mechanical keyboards that suffer from significant flaws — here’s why the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless doesn’t earn its keep
By Nikita Achanta published
Personally, I don’t believe any keyboard should cost more than $150, so when I tested the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless, I was left feeling shortchanged.

Forget Apple Studio Display — this monitor is $400 cheaper and delivers a stunning 5K picture, great colors and a killer 'Hotkey Puck'
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Few monitors have streamlined my workflow as much as the BenQ PD2730S has, and it has me wondering, "Why would anyone spend $400 on the Apple Studio Display?"

‘One of the only budget mechanical keyboards I’d buy’: here’s how the Keychron V1 8K sets a new gold standard for cheap decks
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron V1 8K is a beautiful budget mechanical keyboard, offering a lovely typing experience and extensively customizable RGB lighting.

The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is a low-profile mechanical keyboard that costs a whopping $259 — I tested it to find out if it’s worth the premium
By Nikita Achanta published
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is a powerful low-profile mechanical keyboard for gaming and typing, but its drawbacks are too problematic to overlook.

I just tested this 5K Mac monitor that's $400 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display — and it offers vivid colors, excellent accuracy, and streamlines your workflow
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ Creative Pro PD2730S is a beautiful 5K monitor with excellent color coverage and accuracy, as well as a plethora of productivity-first features.

Gaming headphones are finally good for listening to music — these open-backs prove that you don’t need two separate sets of cans
By Nikita Achanta published
I just finished reviewing Sony's first-ever open-backs for gaming, the Inzone H6 Air, and these headphones can pull double duty for both gaming and audiophile listening.
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