
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, the DJI Air 3S, and her Google Pixel 7 Pro. 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

This SteelSeries headset might be the perfect, cutesy set of cans for cozy gamers on TikTok — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
For those who enjoy playing cozy games and want a fully immersive listening experience, the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless is the perfect, cutesy headset.

I’ve been using the SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless for a week — and it’s the only headset I need for my PS5 and Switch 2
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 Wireless creates immersive soundscapes and comes with 200+ game-tailored EQ presets, and it's extremely comfortable too.

Is it raining outside or am I just typing? The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is the nicest-sounding keyboard I’ve tested so far
By Nikita Achanta published
The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a fantastic productivity keyboard with smooth, responsive linear switches, a sturdy build, and a gorgeous sound profile.

My secret to surviving the heatwave? This handheld fan that’s currently 28% off and lasts for hours and hours
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I bought a handheld fan to survive the U.K. hitting upwards of 33C / 92F, and it's so portable that you can slide it into your pocket, and it lasts long too.

Using the Canon EOS R50 V feels like riding a bike with training wheels on — and I think it’s the smartest move Canon has made this year
By Nikita Achanta published
The new EOS R50 V is one of the video cameras for beginners, and Canon has hit a home run by pricing it so low (for a mirrorless) that it's hard to resist.

I just tested the Canon EOS R50 V — and it’s the perfect video camera for enthusiasts who want to become professionals
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon EOS R50 V is a great video camera for enthusiasts who want to step up their game because it's user-friendly and can record 4K/60fps video.

Can’t get the DJI Mavic 4 Pro in the U.S.? I’m a licensed drone pilot and I recommend these drones instead
By Nikita Achanta last updated
From the DJI Mavic 3 Pro to the DJI Air 3S, here are the three drones you can buy now while waiting for the DJI Mavic 4 Pro to land in the US.

I hosted a Mario Kart World tournament at work and lost — and this is the most important thing I learned.
By Nikita Achanta published
Hosting a Mario Kart World tournament for seven people has made me realize one thing: I didn't give this game enough credit when it first came out.

The Fujifilm X-E5 is coming soon — here are the first 5 lenses I would buy
By Nikita Achanta published
The new Fujifilm X-E5 is a street and travel camera, and these are the five Fujinon XF lenses I'd choose to pair with my model.

If I had to start my camera setup from scratch, I’d pick these 5 cameras and drones — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
What would I include in my camera kitbag if I had to start from scratch? The likes of Sony, DJI and Fujifilm would definitely be making an appearance!

Monstera infested with fungus gnats? So was mine — here’s how I nursed her back to health
By Nikita Achanta published
Looking after a monstera can be daunting, and if you have a fungus gnat infestation, it can be really scary. Here's how I got rid of them and saved my monstera.

I took some of my best photos with the Canon EOS R5 Mark II — and it’s currently at its lowest ever price
By Nikita Achanta published
The Canon EOS R5 Mark II is the best full frame mirrorless camera thanks to its 45MP sensor, accurate colors and fast AF, and it's $500 off right now.

My favorite Bluetooth speaker just crashed to its lowest ever price — the EarFun UBoom L is just $49 right now
By Nikita Achanta published
The EarFun UBoom L is fully waterproof and dustproof and it boasts fantastic bass response and crystal clear vocals, and right now, it's $30 / £10 off.

I haven’t stopped thinking about the Sennheiser IE 200 buds since I tested them — and they’re currently on sale
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sennheiser IE 200 wired earbuds boast fantastic instrument separation, deep rich bass, and crystal clear vocals, and they're perfect for audiophiles.

I quit watching 'Grey's Anatomy' after one season and returned to 'House M.D.' — here's why it's the No. 1 medical show
By Nikita Achanta published
"House M.D." is clever, funny and keeps you on the edge of your seat, and the cases it tackles always have you guessing what's going to happen next.

This is the one Disney Plus show I’m watching this Pride Month — and it’s a binge-worthy witchy adventure
By Nikita Achanta published
"Agatha All Along" is my pick for the show you should watch this Pride Month, and it's a funny, quirky, unapologetically queer show.

Going to a festival this summer? Pack these 5 gadgets to maximize the fun
By Nikita Achanta published
From earplugs and power banks to a good pair of walking shoes, here's what you need to pack for your next summer festival.

I’ve used the Sony WF-C710N earbuds for three months — here are 3 things I like and 2 I don’t
By Nikita Achanta last updated
It's been three months since I reviewed the Sony WF-C710N earbuds, and there are clearly three things I love about them... but two that I don't like as much.

The Marshall Monitor IIIs are my favorite headphones — and they’re currently $30 off
By Nikita Achanta published
The Marshall Monitor IIIs are extremely comfortable and boast fantastic sound and long battery life — and you can save some bucks with this Amazon deal.

I didn't pre-order the Nintendo Switch 2 — but it would be an instant buy if they ported this game
By Nikita Achanta published
Baldur's Gate 3 is the one game that would convince me to buy a Switch 2, and hopefully it isn't too late for a port to be announced.

Want to have more fun flying your drone? These are the 3 accessories you should always carry
By Nikita Achanta last updated
When I'm heading out to fly my drone, I carry three things: a landing pad, a power bank, and a microSD card. More often than not, these come in clutch.

I've been flying the DJI Neo for 10 months — here's my verdict (spoiler alert: it's underrated)
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo is just as good and capable today as it was on launch day, and for beginners on a budget, there is still no better drone.

I think the new Fujifilm X-E5 is overrated — and I’m so glad I bought the X-T50 instead
By Nikita Achanta published
The X-E5 is an exciting camera, but to me, the X-T50 remains as exciting as the day it first launched, and it's just as good as the X-E5... if not better.

I don’t like the Nintendo Switch 2’s speakers — but this $27 Turtle Beach headset offers a fantastic solution
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Airlite Fit is a fantastic budget headset that sounds great and comes with a clear flip-to-mute mic and its design complements the Switch.

I just tested Turtle Beach’s budget Switch 2 controller — get this if you can't afford Nintendo's Pro pad
By Nikita Achanta published
The Turtle Beach Rematch Wireless is a superb controller with responsive analog thumbsticks and triggers and remappable back buttons, but it has a few flaws.
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