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 review tech for a living and these are the best accessories to get for PS5, Xbox and Switch this Christmas
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I'm a lifelong gamer and tech reviewer, and I've rounded up the best headsets and controllers to get for the PS5, Xbox and Switch gamer in your life.

I just tested Marshall’s first party speaker, and it’s perfect for musicians, karaoke enthusiasts and everyone in between
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Bromley 750 is a beast boasting peerless sound quality with meaty bass, and many connectivity options for musicians and karaoke enthusiasts too.

I tested the DJI Neo 2 and it’s so good that all I can think about is flying it
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The new DJI Neo 2 is better than its predecessor in every single way — it's the perfect and best budget drone on the market right now. Here's why.

My new favorite gaming headset is the most comfortable I’ve ever used — and it’s not from Razer, SteelSeries or Asus
By Nikita Achanta published
Supreme comfort, mighty sound, solid ANC: there's not much wrong with the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset, and it's the only one you need right now.

I review gaming headsets for a living and the Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is the most comfortable set of cans I’ve used
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware Pro Wireless Gaming Headset is extremely comfortable, the audio quality is highly detailed and it boasts highly effective ANC.

DJI Neo 2 vs DJI Neo: which selfie drone should you buy? I tested both to find out
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Neo 2 and the DJI Neo are both spectacular drones, but one is easily better than the other.

I’ve been testing the DJI Neo 2 and it improves on its predecessor in every way — this is the best budget drone you can buy
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe DJI Neo 2 improves on the Neo by introducing omnidirectional obstacle avoidance, 4K/60fps video, a two-axis mechanical gimbal, and more internal storage.

I ditched my smartphone to listen to music on my decade-old iPod — 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't
By Nikita Achanta last updated
With the advent of smartphones, iPods have been long forgotten. So I challenged myself to use my old iPod touch for a week to see what would happen.

The DJI Osmo Pocket 4 has been spotted in the wild — and it could be coming before the New Year
By Nikita Achanta published
A new leak shows the rumored DJI Osmo Pocket 4 next to the DJI Osmo Pocket 3, hinting at potential upgrades and a release date.

“What if drones became an extension of our senses?”: I spoke with the Antigravity A1’s product lead about the brand’s inspirations, hopes and challenges
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I spoke with Buu, Antigravity's Product Lead, about his hopes for the world's first-ever 360° drone brand, the challenges he faced, and everything in between.

I spent a day shooting on the new Sony A7 V — here are my first impressions (spoiler alert: it's great)
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony A7 V improves on its predecessor by introducing 30fps blackout-free burst shooting, faster autofocus, and 7.5-stops of IBIS.

I’ve been testing the Antigravity A1 and the world’s first-ever 360° drone confirms one thing: DJI has some serious competition
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Antigravity A1 is a fantastic drone capable of recording 360-degrees in 8K/30fps which can be reframed via companion software later.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here — and to nobody’s surprise, my top stats (and yours) are exactly what you expected
By Nikita Achanta published
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and every year, I know exactly who's going to be in my Wrapped... and so do you.

PlayStation Plus Premium is 33% off for Cyber Monday — get 12 months for less!
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Two of three PlayStation Plus tiers have been discounted by up to 33% for Cyber Monday, so save big on 12 months of Premium and Extra!

Best Black Friday iPad deals LIVE heading into Cyber Monday — iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro and more
By Tony Polanco last updated
The hottest Black Friday Apple iPad deals are still happening with Cyber Monday just around the corner! Save big on all the latest iPads.

Spotify Wrapped 2025 drops soon, and the most insufferable person you know is about to become even worse
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Spotify Wrapped is your musical year-in-review and gives you plenty of stats, but it's a popularity contest, at the end of the day.

The screen-free cameras that went viral on TikTok are absolute steals in Black Friday sales
By Nikita Achanta published
Camp Snap's screen-free cameras are a great way of capturing your surroundings while staying in the moment, and they're cheaper than ever for Black Friday!

I’m vetting the best Black Friday drone deals — save big on DJI, HoverAir, Potensic and more
By Nikita Achanta published
Whether you're buying a drone for the first time or you're a seasoned pilot, you can save big on the best DJI, Potensic and HoverAir quadcopters now!

I've been testing the DJI Osmo Mobile 8, and it's made my phone videos look like they were shot by Martin Scorsese
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe DJI Osmo Mobile 8 is the brand's best mobile gimbal yet, boasting a sturdy build, great handling, accurate AI tracking, and lots more.

These earplugs are designed for concerts but I’ve found another use for them — now I don’t leave the house without my Loops
By Nikita Achanta published
I've been using the Loop Experience 2 Plus for over a month and while they've protected my hearing at loud concerts, I've found other uses for them too.

This $1,100 camera beats out $10,000 super telephoto lenses for wildlife photography, and I've taken some of my best photos yet
By Nikita Achanta published
I spent two weeks testing the Nikon Coolpix P1100 and I photographed swans, pigeons, ducks and robins with ease thanks to its 24-3000mm effective focal length.

I’ve been testing this Alienware 320Hz monitor, and it’s so good that I really don’t care that it’s only 1080p
By Nikita Achanta published
I replaced my work monitor with this 25-inch 320Hz Alienware screen, and its rapid refresh rate and accurate color reproduction blew me away.

I just replaced my work monitor with this Alienware 25-inch 320Hz screen — and I’m never going back
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Alienware AW2525HM 320Hz LED is a powerful monitor for gaming and work, boasting a 320Hz refresh rate, 0.5ms response time and incredible color accuracy.

The Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ improves on its predecessor to deliver a great hybrid instant camera — and I can’t put it down
By Nikita Achanta published
RecommendedThe Fujifilm Instax mini LiPlay+ features a dual-lens setup with a dedicated selfie camera, and it's a great 3-in-1 hybrid instant camera for fans of print.

Forget the DualSense Edge — I’ve been testing the Razer Raiju V3 Pro and it’s the most powerful PS5 controller yet
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Razer Raiju V3 Pro is a formidable PS5 controller for competitive gaming, featuring responsive TMR sticks, Hall Effect triggers and removable back buttons.
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