There’s a Micro USB charge port in the side, where you can insert the included charging cable. The battery is rated for 800 duty cycles, which is pretty impressive. Then again, it only lasts for around 25 to 30 uses per charge. On the plus side, there’s a set of four blue indicator pips to let you know the current status. That way, you always know when it’s time to recharge. What we liked: An electric lighter is the perfect solution to that problem. Electric lighters don’t burn fossil fuel, so they’re better for the environment. Not only that, but you can charge them again and again. The same lighter can last you for years, saving a significant amount of landfill waste. It’s no wonder that more and more people are switching to electric lighters. The Motli Light is a reliable, ergonomic lighter with a safety tip and 1,000 uses per charge cycle. The controls require two steps for safety purposes. First, there’s a slider near the bottom of the housing that you have to push forward. Then press and hold the power button in front of the slider and the arc will ignite.

Another benefit of these lighters is that they’re windproof. We’ve all had the experience of trying to use a traditional lighter on a windy day. It can be frustrating at best, or outright impossible at worst. Wind won’t disturb the electrical arc, so it won’t have any impact on the lighter’s performance. The dual control scheme is both simple and safe. The slider near the bottom acts as a safety, and needs to be pushed forward for operation. Then all you have to do is press and hold the power button. USB Type-C Charging: It’s 2023, I don’t know about you guys, but I despise having things that still use micro-usb for charging. Durability: In a sea of lighters that aren’t very durable, a little added durability due to a good design is really appreciated.

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The head end of the Ronxs is almost identical in shape and structure to the Zippo candle model’s architecture. That brings positives and negatives to the party. Yes, the flexible wand style design lets you reach into a votive or sideways into a gas grill to fire a pilot light with your hand at a safe distance, but like the Zippo, all that metal around the poles can get in the way if you’re trying to insert the lighter into a very narrow space. Visual Appeal: Most electric lighters look similar and most look pretty crappy. Lighters with a slightly better look or feel can be the deciding factor when most of these are so similar. Safety Features: As far as lighters go, electric lighters are pretty safe as it is. Even better safety features are kind of a bonus. We like the RONXS Lighter for best overall, while the stylish The USB Lighter Company Soft-Touch Rechargeable Lighter is attractive enough to stay out and within easy reach all the time. What to Consider When Buying an Electric Lighter How You'll Use It

Here, though, the Reidea can be a bit of a pain to use because that spring strength is a little too robust, and because this lighter doesn’t feature a flexible extension, so if you’re reaching down into the mouth of a votive or up to the tapers on a candelabra, you may struggle after a time to keep fighting that spring. If you have just got a few candles to light, it’s no sweat. But it’s more sweat the more times you have to repeat the process. An electric lighter, sometimes called a plasma lighter, creates heat with a high-voltage electric arc. It has two metal prongs at the front, along with an internal battery. When it’s activated, a current jumps across the two prongs, creating an arc that’s hotter than any flame. One thing we particularly liked was the ring-shaped frame at the bottom of the housing. It can be used to attach the lighter to a lanyard, or to hang it from a hook near your grill. One thing we didn’t like was the plastic tip. It’s heat-resistant plastic, but even so there are limits. Leave the lighter running for too long without letting it cool off, and the tip can melt and scorch. However, with that said, there are a few things that (in my opinion) make some of these lighters better than others:This gives electric lighters a number of benefits. For one thing, they’re environmentally-friendly. You can reuse them multiple times, and they don’t burn Butane, which produces greenhouse gases. If you’re charging them from a green power source they theoretically contribute nothing to global warming. Finally, electric lighters are safer than regular lighters. There’s no flame, which makes it harder to burn yourself or start a fire. There’s also no risk of gas leaking and causing an accidental explosion. Which Electric Candle Lighter is Best? We were particularly impressed with the battery life on the Motli lighter. It’s rated for 1,000 uses per charge, which seems about accurate for lighting candles. There’s a Micro USB charging port in the side, and a cable is included in the box. You’ll also notice a row of four indicator pips near the charge port to let you know the battery level. What we liked: