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Electric Arc Lighter

Windproof plasma arc, no fuel, charges over USB.

An arc lighter is worth it for candles, stoves, grills and camping; the plasma arc can't blow out and there's no butane to refill, with the one limit that the arc is small, so a long neck matters for deep candle jars.

Updated November 8, 2026 · Worth it

Who it's for

  • Candle people and grill owners
  • Campers who hate wet matches

Who should skip it

  • Lighting a cigar (the arc is tiny)
  • Anyone who wants a visible flame

Is it worth it?

Worth it. Replaces a drawer of dead lighters forever. Classic stocking stuffer. Full verdict →

Questions people ask

Does it work in wind?

Yes

How many lights per charge?

Typically 100–300 ignitions.

Ready to try it?

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