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

I just tested the foldable Keychron B11 Pro Ultra-Slim keyboard — it’s good for typing but it might leave you feeling shortchanged
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron B11 Pro is a great foldable keyboard for all-day productivity and typing on the go, but it has considerable drawbacks.

The Sony Inzone H6 Air is a compelling case to ditch wireless cans and use open-backs for gaming — here’s my honest verdict
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Sony Inzone H6 Air is an exceptionally comfortable open-back gaming headset, boasting studio-grade sound quality in games and while listening to music.

The most impressive mechanical keyboard in the room is the one you barely notice — and the Iqunix Magi75 proves it
By Nikita Achanta published
Low-profile is the new high-end, and the Iqunix Magi75 offers one of the best typing experiences packed into a stunning, minimalist body.

I tested the JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4 budget Bluetooth speakers — and there’s a clear winner under $60
By Nikita Achanta published
The JBL Go 5 is here after a two-year wait, but is it any better than the JBL Go 4? I put the two budget Bluetooth speakers through their paces to find out.

The Leica SL3-S is one of the most beautiful cameras I’ve ever used — here are 3 things I like (and 1 I don’t)
By Nikita Achanta published
I've spent the last two weeks using the Leica SL3-S to capture 24MP stills and 6K Open Gate video, and there are many things to love about the camera.

I thought I’d fall in love with the IQUNIX Magi75 — but this low-profile mechanical keyboard didn’t pass the vibe check
By Nikita Achanta published
The IQUNIX Magi75 is a comfortable low-profile mechanical keyboard that offers a beautiful typing experience, but its flaws hold it back from being great.

I’ve been testing the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro for two months — and it’s a surprisingly strong MacBook alternative
By Nikita Achanta published
The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is an excellent compact laptop, featuring a bright and vivid OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, but it has its shortcomings.

The Alienware 16X Aurora is a gaming powerhouse — here’s my honest verdict after six months of testing
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a great laptop boasting powerful gaming performance, wide color coverage, and plenty of ports. But it has a couple of flaws.

The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a good laptop for light productivity and students — but look elsewhere for everything else
By Nikita Achanta published
The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a rugged and portable laptop for students and light productivity, but its large bezels and poor colors are disappointing.

I’m soundtracking my summer with the $54 JBL Go 5 — it’s one of the best budget speakers I’ve ever used
By Nikita Achanta published
I've spent the last couple of weeks listening to my favorite tunes on the JBL Go 5, and here's why it's the perfect speaker for the summer.

The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe JBL Go 5 is a compact and budget speaker, offering refined sound quality, excellent IP68-rated durability, and it's accompanied by a user-friendly app.

I'm an AI skeptic but this MSI gaming monitor’s AI features are actually useful — here's what the Care Sensor does
By Nikita Achanta published
I've spent the last few weeks testing the MSI X36, featuring an "AI Care Sensor." I originally thought it was a gimmick but it's actually useful. Here's why.

I just tested ‘one of the most beautiful QD-OLED monitors I’ve ever seen’ — and it’s so worth the premium
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe MSI X36 is a formidable QD-OLED monitor, boasting great color coverage and accuracy, a 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for gaming, and more.

I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro — and it’s the only Windows laptop I’d buy
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is a powerful laptop, featuring a 2.8K OLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate, making it great for all-day work and casual gaming.

I just tested the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 — and it bridges the gap between entry-level and competitive gaming mice
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 boasts 26,000 DPI, 4,000Hz wireless polling, and long battery life, making it a formidable upgrade over its predecessor.

Best cheap cameras in 2026
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best cheap cameras prove that image quality and budget prices aren't mutually exclusive.

I've spent two years testing 300 cameras, earbuds, drones, keyboards and more — here are my favorites from each category
By Nikita Achanta published
As a reviews writer, I've tested many tech products, including but not limited to cameras, keyboards, boots, and more. Here are the ones I've loved the most.

Nearly a year later, Clair Obscur Expedition 33 still has the best game soundtrack of all time — and hearing it live confirmed it further for me
By Nikita Achanta published
Expedition 33 has a powerful soundtrack that moves you to tears and immerses you in battles, and if you have a chance to hear it live, grab it with both hands.

Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sonos Beam Gen 2 is a great soundbar, but the Marshall Heston 60 is better in a few ways, making it excellent for small spaces.

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.

Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

Artemis II astronaut snapped a photo of the Moon on an iPhone 17 Pro — and it puts my astro photos to shame
By Nikita Achanta published
An astronaut part of the Artemis II crew just took a stunning, detailed photo of the lunar surface on his iPhone 17 Pro, and it'll blow you away.

I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Nothing Ear (3) and the AirPods 4 with ANC cost the same, but is it worth spending an extra $50 on the AirPods Pro 3 instead? I tested them to find out.
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