
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

What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Expert reviews of Dyson, Insta360 and more
By Peter Wolinski published
The highlights (and lowlights) from a week of expert product reviews.

This cordless vacuum cleaner showed me just how dusty my home is — and it isn’t a Dyson
By Nikita Achanta published
The Dreame R10 Pro cordless vacuum effectively cleans hardwood floors and carpets and it's easy to use and maintain, but it has a few shortcomings.

SteelSeries Nimbus+ review: A middle-of-the-road phone gaming controller
By Nikita Achanta, Erin Bashford published
The SteelSeries Nimbus+ is compatible with Apple devices and there’s an Android model too, fit with Hall Effect triggers — and both have some glaring flaws.

This $115 mouse is fantastic for productivity — but here’s why it doesn’t earn a permanent spot on my desk
By Nikita Achanta published
The CadMouse Pro Wireless is great for architects and 3D artists as it's designed to be used with CAD applications — but it has some noteworthy shortcomings.

Lomography Lomo’Instant Automat review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomo'Instant Automat comes in 12 art-inspired editions and with three lens attachments and it takes great photos. Its ease of use makes it a very fun camera.

The Epomaker RT100 lets me work like a machine and stare at puffins to relax — it’s a winner on all fronts
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker RT100 offers a lovely typing experience while looking retro and chic, and it comes with a mini screen you can display GIFs on — it's a winner.

I ditched my smartphone to shoot videos with this budget vlogging camera — and it’s perfect for beginners
By Nikita Achanta published
I used the Sony ZV-1F for two weeks and it's the best vlogging camera if you're stepping up from smartphone videography, and if you're on a budget.

What Tom’s Guide tested this week: 5 products that won our expert reviewers’ hearts
By Nikita Achanta published
You get 4.5 stars! And you get 4.5 stars!

Keychron Q7 review: My new favorite keyboard is a metallic wonder
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q7 is a superb but expensive all-metal mechanical keyboard that's a joy to type and game on thanks to its soft feedback and responsive switches.

Sony ZV-1F review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony ZV-1F is a compact and portable vlogging camera that shoots 4K/30P video and 20.1MP stills at a reasonable price. But it has a couple shortcomings.

Epomaker EK68 review: 65% layout, 100% thock
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker EK68 is a budget mechanical keyboard that's lovely to game on and comes with easy-to-use companion software. However, it has some build issues.

SteelSeries Arena 3 review: So close to speaker-perfection
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Arena 3 desktop speakers produce detailed in-game audio and ambient music, and they're built and designed well. But they have noteworthy flaws.

Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo review
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo comes with an integrated Wide Angle mode, 100 effect combinations, Degree Control, and a new print crank. But it has some flaws.

Tom's Guide reviews of the week: Galaxy S25 Ultra, AI voice recorder and more
By Peter Wolinski published
Here's what our expert testers have had their hands on this week.

I tested this Sony mirrorless camera for 2 weeks — and its autofocus results blew my mind
By Nikita Achanta published
I spent two weeks testing the Sony A1 II and this mirrorless camera has such an intelligent autofocus system that it left me jaw-dropped.

Sony A1 II review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sony A1 II boasts a fast AF system, a 50.1MP sensor for stunning images, 4K/120fps video, and more pro-level specs for sports and wildlife photographers.

I tested the DJI Goggles N3 for a month — and I don’t want to fly a drone without an FPV headset ever again
By Nikita Achanta published
The entry-level DJI Goggles N3 and the DJI RC Motion 3 controller make flying the Neo a dream, and they have made me not want to use my regular controllers.

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 5 best products to buy right now
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.

Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) review: These mid-range earbuds reign supreme
By Nikita Achanta published
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds (2024) boast long battery life, outstanding sound quality and ANC, and are very comfortable. But they do have a few flaws.

DJI Goggles N3 review: Immersive flying at its finest
By Nikita Achanta published
The DJI Goggles N3 are great for the Neo and Avata 2 boasting a crisp live feed, long battery life, a comfortable design and premium build quality — for $229.

8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard review: The best-looking keyboard I’ve ever tested
By Nikita Achanta published
The Nintendo-inspired 8BitDo Retro Mechanical Keyboard looks fantastic and is built really well. It's awesome to type on and comes with customizable buttons.

My favorite instant camera just got the wide format treatment — Fujifilm unveils the Instax Wide Evo
By Nikita Achanta published
Meet the Fujifilm Instax Wide Evo, a hybrid instant camera with a wide 16mm lens offering 10 lens effects and 10 filters, six film styles and Degree Control.

What Tom's Guide tested this week: 7 products our expert reviewers loved or loathed
By Peter Wolinski published
Here are the best (and worst) products we've reviewed on Tom's Guide over the last 7 days.
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