
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

The Leica M11-D is one of the most challenging cameras I’ve reviewed — and it has made me a better photographer
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Leica M11-D is a fantastic rangefinder camera that forces you to trust your instincts, thanks to its screenless design and lack of autofocus.

I just tested the Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit — and it’s all you need to elevate on-the-go content creation
By Nikita Achanta published
The Rotolight Ultimate Vlogging Kit offers an inexpensive, pro-grade lighting solution for content creators on the move.

Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit review: Easy-to-use professional-grade lighting
By Nikita Achanta published
The Rotolight Video Conferencing Kit delivers pro-quality lighting, is easy to set up, and takes the fuss out of looking professional, but it has some flaws.

I captured some of my best photos ever with the screenless Leica M11-D — and it’s a force to be reckoned with
By Nikita Achanta published
The Leica M11-D offers an analog shooting experience with its rangefinder and manual focusing, and it takes stunning 60MP photos which pack lots of detail.

Nintendo Switch 2 review in progress — 8 of us have played it and here’s what we think so far
By Jason England last updated
The Nintendo Switch 2 is here, and 10 of us are busy reviewing it! Here are our thoughts in-progress.

SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 review: Cheap and cheerful
By Nikita Achanta published
The SteelSeries Rival 3 Wireless Gen 2 is a comfortable mouse that's great for casual gaming with its 18,000 DPI and 1,000Hz polling. But it has some flaws.

This $59 keyboard is the cheapest way to get Hall Effect switches — and it gives Keychron a run for its money
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker HE68 is a fantastic budget keyboard boasting premium features like 8,000Hz polling, per-key and quad-actuation — plus it's designed well too.

Best drones in 2025
By Nikita Achanta last updated
Here are the best drones based on design, ease of use, camera quality, durability and flight time.

NZXT Lift Elite Wireless review: Premium features at a budget price
By Nikita Achanta published
The NZXT Lift Elite Wireless boasts 26,000 DPI and 8,000Hz polling for competitive gaming, and it's extremely comfortable too. But there are a few shortcomings.

NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL review: A middle-of-the-road Hall Effect keyboard
By Nikita Achanta published
The NZXT Function Elite MiniTKL is a good keyboard for gaming, thanks to 8K polling and responsive Hall Effect switches. But it has considerable shortcomings.

Keen Whisper sandals review: Not-so-cheap, not-so-cheerful
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keen Whisper pull-on sandals dry quickly, feature toe protectors and they're good for everyday use. But they aren't as comfortable as other Keen sandals.

The DJI Mini 4 Pro is the best mini drone — and it’s currently $319 off in Memorial Day sales
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The DJI Mini 4 Pro Fly More combo has crashed to its lowest ever price, and it comes with a 128GB microSD card, carry case, three batteries, and lots more.

Pricier doesn’t always mean better — here’s why I’d pick a $129 gaming headset over a $229 one
By Nikita Achanta published
Should you burn a hole in your pocket by buying that really expensive headset? Not always, and here's why cheaper headsets are often better.

Belkin SoundForm Adapt review: Cheap price, cheap sound
By Nikita Achanta published
The Belkin SoundForm Adapts are uncomfortable and they make music sound awful, with muffled vocals and muddy instruments. They do have good battery life though.

I just tested the Asus ROG Delta II and it’s one of the best gaming headsets — but there’s a catch
By Nikita Achanta published
The Asus ROG Delta II is a fantastic and comfortable headset that creates immersive soundscapes, but it has a few flaws worth considering.

Best mirrorless cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
The best mirrorless cameras for photographers of all types, experience levels, and budgets.

I spent two hours with the new Fujifilm X half — and it’s my dream camera
By Nikita Achanta published
I went hands-on with the new Fujifilm X half, a digital camera that packs a dedicated film photography mode, film recipes and takes lovely photos.

Fujifilm just announced the X half — a digital camera that offers a unique film experience unlike any other
By Nikita Achanta published
The Fujifilm X half comes with a dedicated film photography mode, film recipes, a 17MP sensor that takes sharp photos, and it can record FHD/24p video too.

I spent two weeks with MSI’s 4K OLED 240Hz monitor — and it’s a beast for gaming and productivity
By Nikita Achanta published
The MSI MPG 272URX boasts a 240Hz refresh rate, 0.03ms response time, and has fantastic color accuracy. It's great for gaming and work, if you can stomach the price.

I just tested the new DJI RC Pro 2 drone controller — and it's a beast for content creation on the fly
By Nikita Achanta published
With its 2000 nits brightness, HDMI port for streaming, and a screen that syncs with the drone's gimbal, I believe the RC Pro 2 is the best controller today.

I just tested this new DJI drone that combines aerial and mirrorless camera prowess — and I can’t get enough of it
By Nikita Achanta published
I've loved flying the DJI Mavic 4 Pro as its 100MP camera and 6K/60fps capabilities impressed me to no end, and it's a joy to fly with the new RC Pro 2.

I just tested these audiophile gaming earbuds — and they almost give my SteelSeries buds a run for their money
By Nikita Achanta published
The Final VR3000 Wireless are a comfortable pair of gaming earbuds that create immersive soundscapes and boast long battery life. But there are some flaws.

I hiked 7 miles in the Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof — and these are the boots I’d recommend for most terrains
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keen Zionic Mid Waterproof are great hiking boots thanks to the bouncy insoles, grippy lugs and breathable mesh. They dry quickly, too.
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