Zippo Classic Chrome vs Soto Pocket Torch
Zippo Classic Chrome ($20) vs Soto Pocket Torch ($35) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right windproof lighter.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Zippo Classic Chrome | Soto Pocket Torch |
|---|
| Price | $20 | $35 |
| Weight | 55g | 85g |
| Fuel | Lighter fluid (naphtha) | Butane refillable |
| Wind | Chimney windproof | — |
| Warranty | Lifetime (free repair) | — |
| Origin | Bradford, PA USA | — |
| Finish | 200+ finishes | — |
| Weight | 55g | 85g |
| Flame | — | 1300°C |
| Country | — | Japan |
Pros & Cons
Zippo Classic Chrome
- Lifetime warranty free repair
- Windproof chimney design
- Made in USA since 1932
- 200+ finishes collectible
- The ritual is the feature
- Fuel evaporates in 1-2 weeks
- Maintenance required
- Not TSA carry-on friendly
Soto Pocket Torch
- Windproof
- 1300°C
- Refillable
- Requires butane
- No cap
Zippo Classic Chrome is the better value at $20. Both are part of our curated windproof lighter index — tap through to check current pricing.