Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter vs Zippo Classic Street Chrome
Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter ($60) vs Zippo Classic Street Chrome ($18) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right arc lighter.
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Prometheus Design Werx
PDW Arc Lighter
$60
Most Technical Lighter
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Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter | Zippo Classic Street Chrome |
|---|
| Price | $60 | $18 |
| Weight | 40g | 57g |
| Type | Plasma arc (flameless) | — |
| WR | Windproof by design (no flame) | — |
| Charge | USB-C | — |
| Body | Titanium or aluminum | — |
| Lights | 300 per charge | — |
| Weight | 40g | — |
Pros & Cons
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
Zippo Classic Street Chrome
Zippo Classic Street Chrome is the better value at $18. If weight matters most, Prometheus Design Werx PDW Arc Lighter carries lighter at 40g. Both are part of our curated arc lighter index — tap through to check current pricing.