Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL vs Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL ($30) vs Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter ($60) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right ferro rod.
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Prometheus Design Werx
PDW Arc Lighter
$60
Most Technical Lighter
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL | Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter |
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| Price | $30 | $60 |
| Weight | 28g | 40g |
| Sparks | 3000°F ferrocerium | — |
| Strikes | ~3000 | — |
| Body | Machined aluminum | Titanium or aluminum |
| Striker | Tungsten carbide | — |
| WR | Fully waterproof | Windproof by design (no flame) |
| Weight | 28g | 40g |
| Type | — | Plasma arc (flameless) |
| Charge | — | USB-C |
| Lights | — | 300 per charge |
Pros & Cons
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL
- 3000°F reliable sparks
- Waterproof operation
- Tungsten carbide striker
- Replaceable ferro rod
- Works at any altitude
- Requires tinder preparation
- $30 for a ferro rod
- Learning curve vs lighter
Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter
- Windproof (no flame to extinguish)
- USB-C rechargeable
- Titanium body ultralight at 40g
- No butane altitude issues
- PDW EDC design community respect
- $60 for a lighter
- Arc less effective on wet materials
- Cannot light candles or pipes easily
Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL is the better value at $30. Both are part of our curated ferro rod index — tap through to check current pricing.