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 DJI Avata 360 is the all-in-one creation tool I’ve been waiting for — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta last updated
DJI's latest and first-ever 360-degree is also one of its cheapest, and it's a triumph. 8K/60fps video, 120MP stills, and two ways to fly make it a winner.

Summer is the best time for aerial photography — here are my top-rated drones for the perfect shots
By Nikita Achanta last updated
As the days get longer and brighter, now is the perfect time to grab a drone and take to the skies. Here are my top 7 recommendations, tested by yours truly.

I've always wanted a PlayStation Portal but with a bigger screen so I tried this mobile controller — and it turned my iPad into a gaming powerhouse
By Nikita Achanta published
Has my search for an iPad controller finally come to an end? I tested the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL which is excellent, and I don't want to travel without it now.

I’d given up on iPad gaming until I tried the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL — now I don’t want to leave the house without it
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is an excellent iPad controller, featuring responsive TMR sticks, full-sized triggers, and passthrough charging. But it has flaws.

DJI Avata 360 review: The undisputed king of 360-degree drones
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Editor's ChoiceThe DJI Avata 360 is an exceptional 360-degree drone, boasting 8K/60fps video capabilities, dual ways to fly, hi-res images, and lots more.

The best mechanical keyboards in 2026: We reviewed 100+ models to find the best 'thock'
By Darragh Murphy last updated
Whether you want full-sized or mini, wired or wireless, these are the best mechanical keyboards on the market right now.

I've flown both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 360-degree drones — and there's a clear winner
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 are excellent 8K 360-degree drones, and they enable you to get really creative. But one is better than the other.

I ditched my $400 headphones for this conferencing headset for a week — and I’m almost convinced that it’s better for music
By Nikita Achanta published
I've been testing the Jabra Evolve3 85 conferencing headset, and it sounds excellent when listening to music too, making it a great all-around performer for everyone.

‘The king of conferencing headsets’: I just tested the Jabra Evolve3 85 and I’ve never heard my colleagues this clearly before
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Jabra Evolve3 85 boasts excellent call clarity, ANC, a wide soundstage for music, and a sublime boomless mic. It packs plenty of productivity features too.

I dunked this $100 keyboard, dropped soda on it, and subjected it to high-pressure water — and it still works!
By Nikita Achanta published
I tried everything to break this sub-$100 keyboard but it's practically unbreakable. The Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II's IP57 rating goes a long way.

The Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II has the best switches in its class, but its design and dodgy software are a tough sell
By Nikita Achanta published
The Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is a good keyboard for productivity and casual gaming, thanks to its optical-mechanical switches. But it has significant flaws.

Cherry’s premium low-profile mechanical keyboard is a joy to type on — but its price tag feels very hard to stomach
By Nikita Achanta published
The Cherry XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless is a delightful low-profile keyboard to type on and it's good for gaming too. But it struggles to justify its premium price.

Not Bose or Sony — I tested these sub-$200 headphones a year ago and I still highly recommend them
By Nikita Achanta published
A year ago, I tested the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition over-ear headphones, and even today, I wholeheartedly recommend them for a number of reasons.

I tested the Marshall Bromley 450 and the Marshall Bromley 750 party speakers — and the winner surprised me
By Nikita Achanta published
I have tested both of Marshall's party speakers, and while they're very similar in terms of features, one offers better value for money.

Forget Bose — there's no better party speaker on the planet than the brand-new Marshall Bromley 450
By Nikita Achanta published
I've been testing the brand-new Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker. It sounds incredible and looks beautiful. It's my top pick for the party speaker of 2026.

I just tested the ‘best party speaker of 2026’ — here's why you should buy the Marshall Bromley 450
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Bromley 450 is an excellent and powerful party speaker, featuring a wide soundstage, tactile controls, and sporting a luxurious design.

I reviewed a $230, $120 and $80 mechanical keyboard this week — this is the only one I’d buy
By Nikita Achanta published
I've spent the last week testing mechanical keyboards from Turtle Beach, Keychron and Royal Kludge, but if I had to buy one with my own money, this is the one.

Keychron just upgraded one of my favorite mechanical keyboards — but I’m still telling everyone to buy this cheaper model instead
By Nikita Achanta published
Keychron launched the V1 Ultra 8K in January 2026, and it introduces 8K polling and 660 hours of battery life, but I'd still buy the OG Keychron V1. Here's why.

I just tested the Royal Kludge L75 mechanical keyboard — and it offers one of the best typing experiences for less than $80
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Royal Kludge L75 is a dream to type on, it boasts a lovely sound profile, and it features five dedicated macro keys. It's fantastic if you're on a budget.

The Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max’s optical switches and bright RGB are a delight — but at this price, I expected more
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max is a good keyboard with a 1,000Hz polling rate and offering a great typing experience. But it has noteworthy flaws.

Keychron upgraded my favorite mechanical keyboard and packed 8,000Hz polling and 660 hours of battery into it — here’s my verdict after a week of testing
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron V1 Ultra 8K is a powerful mechanical keyboard with 8,000Hz wireless polling and N-key rollover, as well as dual RGB lighting systems.

TikTok made this 2016 compact camera go viral so Canon re-released it but made it worse — here's what I recommend buying instead
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A is back after first launching in 2016, but is it worth spending $400 on a compact camera that's not the best value for money?

I’m sick of pretending Hall Effect keyboards are the be-all end-all — here’s why I’d still pick a mechanical deck in 2026
By Nikita Achanta published
I just tested the GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro HE magnetic and Epomaker P65 mechanical keyboards. Both are good, but one is simply better, and here's why.

I’ve played Pokémon FireRed for more than 80 hours on the Nintendo Switch 2 — and it emphasizes all the flaws with modern Pokémon games
By Nikita Achanta published
Pokémon FireRed on the Nintendo Switch family of consoles is a triumph, and as someone who has already played 80 hours on the Switch 2, it's a hoot.

I took 200 photos on the Leica Leitzphone and the iPhone 17 Pro to see which is better — and there's a clear winner
By Nikita Achanta published
I put the Leica Leitzphone and the iPhone 17 Pro through a 10-round photo showdown to test their main cameras, zooms, macro performance, and more.
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