Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc vs Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL
Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc ($15) vs Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL ($30) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right arc lighter.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc | Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $30 |
| Weight | 65g | 28g |
| Ignition | Dual plasma arc | — |
| Charge | USB (300 lights) | — |
| Wind | Arc is windproof | — |
| Weight | 65g | 28g |
| Material | Zinc alloy | — |
| Safety | Auto-off 7 seconds | — |
| Sparks | — | 3000°F ferrocerium |
| Strikes | — | ~3000 |
| Body | — | Machined aluminum |
| Striker | — | Tungsten carbide |
| WR | — | Fully waterproof |
Pros & Cons
Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc
- No fuel ever
- USB rechargeable
- Windproof plasma arc
- 300 lights per charge
- $15 affordable
- Can't light pipes/cigars well
- Arc noise audible
- TSA may question it
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
Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc is the better value at $15. If weight matters most, Exotac nanoSTRIKER XL carries lighter at 28g. Both are part of our curated arc lighter index — tap through to check current pricing.