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 Razer Viper V4 Pro is ‘nothing short of phenomenal’ — its industry-leading 50,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling are overkill in all the right ways
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Razer Viper V4 Pro is a game-changer for esports, thanks to its 8,000Hz polling and 50,000 DPI. Gaming performance is superb while customization is easy.

The IQUNIX MQ80 is one of the loveliest mechanical keyboards I’ve tested so far — here’s my honest verdict on whether it’s worth $169
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe IQUNIX MQ80 is a stellar mechanical keyboard. It's a joy to type on and listen to, and its web-based companion software makes customization easy.

The Potensic Atom 3 is a great beginner drone — but here’s why I think you should buy these DJI alternatives instead
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've enjoyed testing the Potensic Atom 3 and though it's a capable beginner drone, it pales in comparison to these DJI drones. Here's why.

I used this 4-in-1 pocket printer to create temporary tattoos and even design my own t-shirts — it’s the gadget of my dreams
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent over a month testing the Inkwon Tag, and this 4-in-1 printer lets me make temporary tattoos, t-shirt designs, stickers, and more.

Best drones in 2026
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
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.

I’ve spent two weeks testing the new Potensic Atom 3 — and this DJI alternative is one of the best beginner drones you can buy today
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Potensic Atom 3 is a powerful beginner-friendly drone that shoots 4K/60fps video and 50MP stills, and it's easy to fly thanks to the new PTD2 controller.

I just tried ‘the world’s first 4-in-1 portable color inkjet printer’ — and the Inkwon Tag is perfect for stickers, temporary tattoos, and even designing your own t-shirts
By Nikita Achanta Published
RecommendedThe Inkwon Tag is a great pocket printer for creating temporary tattoos, heat transfers, stickers and more. It's highly portable and easy to use too.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is already getting an update — I spent 3 days with the Osmo Pocket 4P in Malta and here's what I'm allowed to tell you (with sample footage!)
By Nikita Achanta Published
I spent three days recording the sights and sounds of Malta on the DJI Osmo Pocket 4P, and the footage I captured is nothing short of beautiful.

I’ve spent 10 days testing the new Leica SL3-P — 40fps and Leica’s most advanced autofocus yet help it finally take the fight to Canon and Sony
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Leica SL3-P is a powerful hybrid camera packing a 44MP full frame sensor for beautiful photos, 8K Open Gate, strong dynamic range performance, and more.

I’m obsessed with my PS5 and these are the 9 Prime Day game deals I have my eye on, starting at just $9
By Nikita Achanta Published
I love playing video games on my PS5, and this Amazon Prime Day, I've found the best deals, whether you're looking to revisit a favorite or pick up a new one.

I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and I’ve found the best Prime Day speaker deals from Bose, JBL, Marshall and more, starting from just $27
By Nikita Achanta Published
Whether you want to soundtrack a party, do karaoke in the shower, or simply listen to music out loud, I've found the best Prime Day deals on Bose, JBL and more.

Magnetic, mechanical, wired or wireless? I’ve found the 15 best Prime Day keyboard deals, starting from just $39
By Nikita Achanta Published
This year’s Amazon Prime Day sales have heavily discounted some of my favorite mechanical and magnetic keyboards, and here are my top picks for gaming and work.

The Epomaker Glyph, my dream keyboard, just got a 20% price cut, and it’s easily the best mechanical keyboard deal right now
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Epomaker Glyph is one of the best mechanical keyboards I've ever tested and right now, it's 20% off for Prime Day. An unmissable deal!

I review drones for a living and these are my 9 favorite affordable options for summer flying from DJI, Potensic and more
By Nikita Achanta Published
I fly drones for a living so if you want to take up aerial photography this summer, I've got you covered. These are my favorite Prime Day drone deals this week.

I’ve found the 11 best board game deals this Amazon Prime Day — up to 46% off on Catan, Monopoly, and games you’ve never heard of (but should try)
By Nikita Achanta Last updated
Prime Day is a fantastic time to pick up a new board game or grab an all-time classic, and I've handpicked the best board game deals for you.

No, you can't buy the DJI Osmo Pocket 4 in the U.S. — but you can get the Osmo Pocket 3 for $90 off right now
By Nikita Achanta Published
The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 is a fantastic gimbal camera which is why it's a shame that it isn't available in the U.S. But its predecessor is available and it's $90 off.

I just tested ‘the perfect monitor for MacBook users’ with Nano-texture glass — and it's $600 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last week testing the BenQ MA270S and as a MacBook user, this is the Apple Studio Display I've been waiting for.

I’ve taken over 6,000 photos on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — here are my favorite portraits, wildlife, and landscape shots
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last two weeks testing the Canon EOS R6 Mark III and after taking 6,000 photos on it, I'm seriously impressed. Here are my favorite photos.

I thought I could be the life of the party with the Soundboks Mix — but its shortcomings make me want to buy another party speaker instead
By Nikita Achanta Published
I've spent the last week testing the Soundboks Mix and while this party speaker is good, its closest competition blows it out of the water. Here's why.

Tom’s Guide readers told me they’d never buy a TKL keyboard — so I’ve handpicked my top keyboards with a number pad, starting at just $44
By Nikita Achanta Published
Whether you're looking for a mechanical or Hall Effect keyboard with a number pad, I've got you covered with my top-rated picks, ranging from $44 to $259!

I just tested Soundboks’ portable party speaker — and it’s so close to be being great
By Nikita Achanta Published
The Soundboks Mix is a powerful and incredibly loud party speaker, which delivers ground-shaking bass and 40 hours of battery life. But it has some flaws.

Best mirrorless cameras in 2026
By Peter Wolinski Last updated
The best mirrorless cameras for photographers of all types, experience levels, and budgets.

Forget Apple Studio Display — I just tested the BenQ MA270S and its Nano-texture glass display is ‘one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen’
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ MA270S boasts outstanding color coverage and accuracy, and thanks to seamless Apple compatibility, it's a great Apple Studio Display alternative.

I’ve taken over 6,000 photos on the Canon EOS R6 Mark III — and this feature-packed camera is nothing short of a mid-range masterpiece
By Nikita Achanta Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Canon EOS R6 Mark III is an excellent mid-range camera, boasting a 32.5MP sensor for detailed, beautiful photos, 7K Open Gate video, and 40fps drive.

The game I always play to test gaming headsets is getting a sequel — here’s why Control is the best test for bass, treble and spatial audio
By Nikita Achanta Published
I play a lot of games to test gaming headsets, from Expedition 33 to F1 25, but I never skip Control because of its eerie soundscape and great combat sounds.
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