Nikita Achanta
Nikita is a Staff Writer on the Reviews team at Tom's Guide, and she's always on the lookout for the latest tech. She is a lifelong gaming and photography enthusiast, especially interested in wildlife and landscape 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 (which she says is the best investment she made), the DJI Air 3S, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. The last one is especially useful because of her obsession with astrophotography. She's also a licensed drone pilot and instant cameras expert so you'll find her testing these almost 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, or watching F1 – but mostly shouting at the screen when her favorite driver spins out of a race.
Latest articles by Nikita Achanta

I type for a living and these are the ergonomic mice and keyboards I’d buy this October Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
If you type for a living, you need gear which ensures you don't suffer from repetitive strain injuries. Here are the products you can save big on this October Prime Day.

The Keychron V1 is the only keyboard I’ve given five stars to — and it’s at its lowest price ever on October Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
If you want a fantastic hot-swappable mechanical keyboard, the Keychron V1 has just hit its lowest ever price in the October Prime Day sales — and every typist needs one.

Say hello to your first 4K drone — save $270 on the DJI Air 3 this October Prime Day
By Nikita Achanta published
Looking for a great drone deal this Prime Day? The fantastic DJI Air 3 is currently 20% off at Amazon — don't pass up on this!

Keychron Q14 Max review: Heavy hangs the crown
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q14 Max offers a stellar typing experience. The Alice layout makes it very comfortable to use for long hours, and its customizable web-based software is easy to use.

myFirst Camera 50 review
By Nikita Achanta published
The myFirst Camera 50 for 5-12-year-olds captures detailed images and allows kids to share them in a safe space online. But there are a few things worth considering before buying it.

Sony ZV-E10 II review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony ZV-E10 II is an easy-to-use compact and portable vlogging camera capable of shooting gorgeous 4K/60P 10-bit video and capturing lovely stills too — but can you stomach the price?

I used this Fujifilm instant camera instead of my phone on vacation — and it's a game changer
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Fujifilm Instax mini Evo lets you transfer printed photos to your smartphone, and gives you access to 100 effect combinations — here's why it's the ideal travel buddy.

Fujifilm Instax mini Evo review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax mini Evo instant camera takes gorgeous photos, features 100 creative effect combinations, is compact and portable, and allows you to transfer printed images to your smartphone.

Insta360 Link 2C review: I’m going to use this webcam as a mirror now
By Nikita Achanta published
The Insta360 Link 2C is a stellar 4K 30fps webcam that delivers sharp video, detailed stills, can be controlled with hand gestures, and comes with detailed companion software.

Keychron K13 Max review: A fantastic low-profile keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron K13 Max is a stellar low-profile keyboard offering a comfortable typing experience, but there are a few things worth considering before you buy it.

Fujifilm Instax mini 12 review: Something for everyone
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax mini 12 is a portable instant camera that reproduces colors faithfully, produces detailed prints, comes with a selfie mirror, and many more goodies.

H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro review: Extreme comfort at the expense of sound quality
By Nikita Achanta published
The H2O Audio Tri 2 Pro bone conduction headphones are IPX8-rated and comfortable for long swimming sessions but they disappoint on a few fronts.

Kodak Mini Shot 3 Era review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Mini Shot 3 Era features face detection and autofocus, and the camera is comfortable to hold. But some major flaws massively let it down.

Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Kodak Mini Shot 2 Retro faithfully reproduces colors, performs well in dimly lit conditions, and is compact and portable. But it suffers from a few issues worth considering.

DJI Neo review: The little drone that could
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The DJI Neo is a lightweight drone capable of capturing 4K video at 30fps, and comes with fun QuickShot modes, a user-friendly app, and more — for just $199.

Gamakay TK75 Pro review: Minimalism (nearly) at its finest
By Nikita Achanta published
The Gamakay TK75 Pro comes with KTT Hyacinth switches and PBT keycaps, and sports a minimalistic design. But there are a couple of things to consider before buying it.

Instant Infusion Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker review: Forget the French press, you need this $69 drip coffee maker instead
By Nikita Achanta published
The no-frills Instant Infusion Brew 12-Cup Coffee Maker brews up to 12 cups of delicious coffee. It’s easy to use and clean, plus it costs just $69.

I tested the DJI Neo and it's so good that all I can think about now is flying it
By Nikita Achanta published
4K video at 30fps, sharp and detailed stills, easy to fly, affordable, and excellent subject tracking — the DJI Neo is an easy-to-love drone and right now, I just want to take to the skies.

BenQ ideaCam S1 Plus review: Teacher’s pet
By Nikita Achanta published
The BenQ ideaCam S1 Plus is for online teaching and content creation thanks to its versatile design, detailed companion software, built-in ring light, and macro lens.

NexiGo N60 review: Too many corners have been cut
By Nikita Achanta published
This cheap webcam has you distorted

Shure MoveMic Two review: I’m not so sure about Shure
By Nikita Achanta published
Better features can be found in cheaper microphones

I just tested this $699 translator that supports 40 languages — here’s what happened
By Nikita Achanta last updated
This translator tries to one-up Google Translate — but can you stomach the cost?

Amazfit Active Edge review: This $149 fitness tracker won't give you the edge
By Nikita Achanta published
A plethora of health features but this fitness tracker doesn’t do enough to justify its price
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