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

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Pokémon Pokopia has been out for a month, and though I wasn't convinced by it at launch, it has since become my second-most played Switch game, and I can't get enough.

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Are open earbuds good for gaming? Asus certainly thinks so, with the launch of its Cetra Open Wireless buds. They're good, but I'm not convinced by them.

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RecommendedThe Nothing Ear (3) are excellent, boasting powerful bass and nuanced vocals, and they feature an innovative 'Super Mic' too. But there are a couple flaws.

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The Asus ROG Cetra Open Wireless are extremely comfortable open earbuds for dialogue-heavy and stealth-based games, but they have noteworthy flaws.

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DJI's latest and first-ever 360-degree is also one of its cheapest, and it's a triumph. 8K/60fps video, 120MP stills, and two ways to fly make it a winner.

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Has my search for an iPad controller finally come to an end? I tested the Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL which is excellent, and I don't want to travel without it now.

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RecommendedThe Razer Kishi V3 Pro XL is an excellent iPad controller, featuring responsive TMR sticks, full-sized triggers, and passthrough charging. But it has flaws.

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Editor's ChoiceThe DJI Avata 360 is an exceptional 360-degree drone, boasting 8K/60fps video capabilities, dual ways to fly, hi-res images, and lots more.

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Both the DJI Avata 360 and the Antigravity A1 are excellent 8K 360-degree drones, and they enable you to get really creative. But one is better than the other.

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I've been testing the Jabra Evolve3 85 conferencing headset, and it sounds excellent when listening to music too, making it a great all-around performer for everyone.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Jabra Evolve3 85 boasts excellent call clarity, ANC, a wide soundstage for music, and a sublime boomless mic. It packs plenty of productivity features too.

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I tried everything to break this sub-$100 keyboard but it's practically unbreakable. The Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II's IP57 rating goes a long way.

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The Asus TUF Gaming K3 Gen II is a good keyboard for productivity and casual gaming, thanks to its optical-mechanical switches. But it has significant flaws.

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The Cherry XTRFY MX 10.1 Wireless is a delightful low-profile keyboard to type on and it's good for gaming too. But it struggles to justify its premium price.

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A year ago, I tested the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition over-ear headphones, and even today, I wholeheartedly recommend them for a number of reasons.

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I have tested both of Marshall's party speakers, and while they're very similar in terms of features, one offers better value for money.

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I've been testing the brand-new Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker. It sounds incredible and looks beautiful. It's my top pick for the party speaker of 2026.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Bromley 450 is an excellent and powerful party speaker, featuring a wide soundstage, tactile controls, and sporting a luxurious design.

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I've spent the last week testing mechanical keyboards from Turtle Beach, Keychron and Royal Kludge, but if I had to buy one with my own money, this is the one.

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Keychron launched the V1 Ultra 8K in January 2026, and it introduces 8K polling and 660 hours of battery life, but I'd still buy the OG Keychron V1. Here's why.

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RecommendedThe Royal Kludge L75 is a dream to type on, it boasts a lovely sound profile, and it features five dedicated macro keys. It's fantastic if you're on a budget.

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The Turtle Beach Vulcan II Max is a good keyboard with a 1,000Hz polling rate and offering a great typing experience. But it has noteworthy flaws.

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Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron V1 Ultra 8K is a powerful mechanical keyboard with 8,000Hz wireless polling and N-key rollover, as well as dual RGB lighting systems.

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The Canon PowerShot Elph 360 HS A is back after first launching in 2016, but is it worth spending $400 on a compact camera that's not the best value for money?

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I just tested the GravaStar Mercury V75 Pro HE magnetic and Epomaker P65 mechanical keyboards. Both are good, but one is simply better, and here's why.
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