Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc vs Zippo Classic Street Chrome
Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc ($15) vs Zippo Classic Street Chrome ($18) — 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 | Zippo Classic Street Chrome |
|---|
| Price | $15 | $18 |
| Weight | 65g | 57g |
| Ignition | Dual plasma arc | — |
| Charge | USB (300 lights) | — |
| Wind | Arc is windproof | — |
| Weight | 65g | — |
| Material | Zinc alloy | — |
| Safety | Auto-off 7 seconds | — |
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
Zippo Classic Street Chrome
Tesla Coil USB Rechargeable Arc is the better value at $15. If weight matters most, Zippo Classic Street Chrome carries lighter at 57g. Both are part of our curated arc lighter index — tap through to check current pricing.