
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

Glorious Model D2 review: A great mouse for gaming, but it left me with mixed feelings
By Nikita Achanta published
The Glorious Model D2 is great for gaming thanks to its 26,000 DPI and 1,000Hz polling, and it's very comfortable for right-handed people — but it has some flaws.

I’ve seen the future of film photography — 3 next-gen gadgets I'm excited about
By Nikita Achanta published
Gadgets like the Pentax 17, the Rollei 35AF and the Valoi easy120 portable photo lab prove that the future of film photography is very bright.

I just tried the one camera I’m most excited to test this year — and yes, it’s the Sigma BF
By Nikita Achanta published
The Sigma BF is made out of a single block of aluminum, comes with 230GB of internal storage, and it shoots 6K video — I think it's worth the hype.

I tried 5 next-level cameras, from the Sigma BF to the Rollei 35AF — here's why they made me rethink photography
By Nikita Achanta published
From a tiny drone and a camera made of a single block of aluminum to next-gen film scanners, here's what impressed me at The Photography & Video Show 2025.

I used the new Honor Watch 5 Ultra to track my sleep — and the results seriously surprised me
By Nikita Achanta published
The new Honor Watch 5 Ultra features comprehensive sleep tracking and can even record your snoring. It's taught me things I didn't know before.

JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition review: These $199 “luxury” headphones easily beat JBL and Beats
By Nikita Achanta published
The JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones sound great across a range of genres, have long battery life, and are mighty comfortable — but there are some flaws.

Lomography Diana Instant Square review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomography Diana Instant Square looks cool and supports interchangeable lenses but it's let down by its plasticky build and unpredictable results.

I just tested a keyboard that's so bright it could help land planes — but its performance is killer
By Nikita Achanta published
The GravaStar Mercury K1 Lite is built well and boasts strong typing and casual gaming performance, but its loud design may not be everyone's cup of tea.

HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax review: The finest selfie drones
By Nikita Achanta published
The HoverAir X1 Pro and X1 ProMax are compact selfie drones that shoot lovely 4K and 8K video, and feature several hands-free intelligent flight modes.

Honor Watch 5 Ultra review: The Android smartwatch I’ve been waiting for
By Nikita Achanta published
The Honor Watch 5 Ultra is a sleek, comfortable smartwatch that boasts accurate and comprehensive health and fitness tracking features, plus long battery life.

What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Everything our expert reviewers loved and didn't
By Nikita Achanta published
From the iPhone 16e to mirrorless and screen-free cameras, here's everything our expert reviewers liked or didn't from this week's testing.

We’re in the golden age of instant cameras — here are 5 that prove instant photography is evolving
By Nikita Achanta published
From analog to hybrid instant cameras, these nifty devices have come a long way. I've tested five instant cameras that show off the ever-evolving nature of instant photography.

Camp Snap Screen-Free digital camera review
By Nikita Achanta published
The Camp Snap is a screen-free digital camera that's extremely easy to use and it takes respectable film-like photos. But it has a few noteworthy shortcomings.

Typing on this $82 mechanical keyboard is the most fun I’ve had being productive — here’s why
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker TH99 is a fantastic 96% keyboard for productivity thanks to its responsive Creamy Jade switches — but there are a couple flaws.

The Epomaker Split65 keyboard has revolutionized how I type and work — here’s how
By Nikita Achanta published
The Epomaker Split65 offers a premium and ergonomic typing experience thanks to its responsive switches and split design, and it's QMK-enabled — all for $119.

This Sony soundbar completely changed the way I consume media — and it’s currently $700 cheaper than the Sonos Arc Ultra
By Nikita Achanta last updated
I tested the Sony HT-S2000 and it's the perfect inexpensive home theatre solution. With Dolby Atmos support and a built-in subwoofer, it's a winner.

What Tom’s Guide tested this week: Sony, OnePlus, Corsair and more
By Peter Wolinski published
The highlights from a week of Tom's Guide's expert product testing.

Sony HT-S2000 review: I heard sounds I never have before with this $499 soundbar
By Nikita Achanta last updated
The Sony HT-S2000 is a powerful 3.1 channel soundbar with Dolby Atmos support and a built-in subwoofer, delivering loud explosions and crystal clear dialogues.

Keychron Q65 Max review: Someone FINALLY made the 65% layout practical
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron Q65 Max is a fantastic full-metal keyboard with dedicated macro keys and responsive switches, offering a great typing and gaming experience.

Keychron K8 V2 review: Heavy on the switches
By Nikita Achanta published
The Keychron K8 V2 offers good typing and casual gaming performance, it's QMK-enabled and it's built well. However, it has a lackluster design.

McHose X75 V2 review: A stylish powerhouse with a couple of hiccups
By Nikita Achanta published
The McHose X75 V2 is lovely for typing and casual gaming thanks to the hot-swappable responsive switches and awesome sound profile. But it has some flaws.

Best instant cameras in 2025
By Peter Wolinski last updated
Here are the best instant cameras based on our testing

I just tested Corsair’s Mac-specific gaming mouse — and it might just be my new favorite peripheral
By Nikita Achanta published
The Corsair M75 (Mac) has a 1,000Hz polling rate and 26,000 DPI, suitable for FPS and RPGs. It's comfortable and comes with detailed companion software too.

The five-year-old GoPro Max just got an update — and it’s packed with pro features at a lower price
By Nikita Achanta published
More than five years after the launch of the GoPro Max, the brand has refreshed its 360 action camera and introduced a bigger battery, a new app, and more.

I ditched my Fujifilm for the artsy Lomo'Instant Automat — and I've never received this many compliments
By Nikita Achanta published
The Lomo'Instant Automat is the prettiest instant camera I've tested, and it comes with three lens attachments. And the photos it takes are just as stunning.
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