
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

DJI Mavic 4 Pro review: The best just got better
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The DJI Mavic 4 Pro records stunning 6K/60fps footage and captures detailed 100MP stills, and it's extremely easy to fly with the new RC Pro 2 controller.

I'm a gamer and my partner isn't — but she still can't resist these 5 couch co-op games
By Nikita Achanta published
From Untitled Goose Game and Super Mario Bros. Wonder to 51 Worldwide Games, these are the top five couch co-op games to play with your non-gamer partner.

The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless is the gaming headset to get if all you care about is sound
By Nikita Achanta published
The HyperX Cloud III S Wireless creates immersive soundscapes, both its mics perform well and it’s got long battery life. But it has some noteworthy flaws.

Panasonic Lumix GH7 review: A beast for video
By Nikita Achanta published
The Panasonic Lumix GH7 records 5.8K and C4K video, FHD 240P slow-mo video, and features Apple ProRes RAW support — but there are a few flaws.

I ditched my Google Pixel for the new Canon PowerShot V1 — and I'm blown away by the results
By Nikita Achanta published
I need compelling reasons to ditch my smartphone for a compact camera, but I fell in love with the Canon PowerShot V1, one of the most pocketable cameras.

I just tested this Asus gaming headset — and it makes playing horror games so immersive that it gave me nightmares
By Nikita Achanta published
The Asus ROG Pelta is compatible with many devices, it's extremely comfortable and its 50mm drivers and virtual surround sound make games very immersive.

Epomaker HE65 Mag: A budget gaming powerhouse
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker HE65 Mag is a fantastic keyboard with per-key and quad-actuation, 8K polling, Rapid Trigger and Snap Tap. And it doesn't break the bank either.

Canon PowerShot V1 review: Canon’s Sony-beating vlogging camera?
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon PowerShot V1 takes lovely 4K/60fps footage, comes with many vlogging specific features, and its wide-angle lens captures a lot of the scene.

Cherry XTRFY M50 Wireless review: A powerful mouse for work and play
By Nikita Achanta published
The Cherry XTRFY M50 Wireless impresses with its 12,000 DPI, 1,000Hz polling, user-friendly companion software, comfortable design and long battery life.

Gamakay TK75 HE review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Gamakay TK75 HE features per-key actuation and Rapid Trigger, but it's let down by its poor construction and software, plus switches that don't feel smooth.

I’m a wildlife photographer but I forced myself to shoot the streets on the Fujifilm GFX100RF — here’s what happened
By Nikita Achanta published
I photograph wildlife the most when I test a camera, but the new Fujifilm GFX100RF made me shoot the streets, and its results blew me out of the water.

Fujifilm GFX100RF review: Compact camera, medium format prowess
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm GFX100RF is a fantastic medium format camera boasting 102MP for detailed photos and cropping, and reliable autofocus. It's also easy to use.

I thought magnetic keyboards couldn't get any better — the Keychron K4 HE proved me wrong
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron K4 HE stuns with its looks and performance, boasting per-key and quad-actuation, Rapid Trigger and 1,000Hz polling, all for less than $150.

Keychron Q3 HE review: Style, substance, and a couple flaws
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q3 HE is a lovely magnetic keyboard with responsive switches, 1,000Hz polling, and it's great for typing and gaming but there are a couple flaws.

Best cheap cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.

Best drones in 2025
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.

Forget magnetic keyboards — this $49 TMR controller is all you need to elevate your gaming experience... but there's a catch
By Nikita Achanta published
The GameSir Cyclone 2 is a fantastic controller, thanks to its TMR sticks, Hall Effect triggers and intuitive companion software. But it has a few flaws.

Your next keyboard should be the Keychron Q5 HE — as long as you don’t mind making a couple of sacrifices
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q5 HE is a fantastic gaming keyboard featuring per-key and quad-actuation and Rapid Trigger, plus it's great for productivity too.

My doctor banned me from in-ears so I got these Marshall headphones instead — and I’m surprised I didn’t do it sooner
By Nikita Achanta published
Wearing earbuds non-stop gave me a skin infection — thank goodness for the Marshall Monitor III for saving them.

I just tested the Canon EOS R5 Mark II to photograph wildlife — and this one feature has changed how I take photos forever
By Nikita Achanta published
A 45MP Stacked CMOS sensor, rapid autofocus, 30fps burst shooting, and 180MP in-camera upscaling — here's why the EOS R5 Mark II blew my mind.

Lenovo L27i-4B review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lenovo L27i-4B is a minimalist monitor for office use, boasting a 100Hz refresh rate for casual gaming and a legacy VGA port, but it has a couple flaws.

Best mirrorless cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best mirrorless cameras for photographers of all types, experience levels, and budgets.

I used the world's first tri-fold projector to watch TV and play PS5 on my ceiling — and now I’m never going anywhere without it
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Aurzen ZIP Tri-Fold is perfect for traveling, camping or watching and playing video games in bed, and it impresses with its color reproduction.

I just tested the new Fujifilm Instax mini 41 — and it might be the easiest, most user-friendly instant camera ever
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm Instax mini 41 looks sleek and premium and is easy to use, and takes (mostly) stunning photos with plenty of detail. But it has a few shortcomings.

It took me less than a minute to start shooting with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — is this the easiest pro camera out there?
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II boasts a fast AF system, a 45MP Stacked sensor for great images and cropping, 8K/60fps video, and more pro-level specs for all shooters.
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