Big Arc Lighter Magical “Flame” USB Rechargeable Plasma Electric Cool Lighter (Colorful)

It came fully charged in a classy box. Quality, has weight, works and looks great.

Really cool and very different than the butane lighters I have used in the past. The arc is very powerful and honestly I bet you could use this as a stun gun if needed (please don’t do that!). USB charging and well packaged. The metal casing on the lighter is beautiful and smooth and lid pops open and closed easily. I have a pinkish iridescent one and a special gold version as well (thanks very much to the seller)! One button operation and the battery life is decent, even if used for “longer sessions”. It lights in intervals of several seconds and can be lit repeatedly to get a semi continuous heat. One thing - compared to fire lighters, it is very quiet! No loud click and hiss. But the electricity is very intense and I can hear it! Be very careful and don’t touch your wedding ring etc to the contacts to keep yourself safe.

Bought this in February 2025. Worked great for 2 months. Then the safety thst doesn't allow it to light closed would stick occasionally. Kept using it though, just had to flick it open and closed a few times for it to work. Then a month later, the "big spark" reduced to a barely usable size. Now, it doesn't hold a pack of charges, the spark is almost non-existant and yeah... just cheaply made. Loved the feel of it when i first bought it, but now, it's useless.

This is a very good lighter. I have several arc lighters. Most of them have some point I like a lot. But this one has a couple things that stick out for me. First, it feels heftier than the others. The only thing I can think of for extra weight is a heavier battery. Which, as with all electronic devices, means longer use between charges. I charged it from 50% to full in under an hour. The one thing different with this one is that is charges with a C type USB connection. No big deal, because it comes with a C charge cable included. But if you have your "favorite" micro USB charger, just know it won't work. I have to admit, though, I am liking the C type better because there is no upside down way to insert the plug. Might seem like a minor thing unless you are like me and hate the puzzle of getting a micro into the plug. Another thing I really like about this lighter is that the switch to turn it on is a positive press-click button. Seems like many arc lighters have a touch-sensitive on/off button. Another plus is that when you let go, the arc goes off. And it will come right back on with a push rather than having to close the lid and reopen it--a hassle I don't care for. Upon opening the lid, it has the standard battery meter; 25, 50, 75, and 100% on the front just under the ignite switch. You won't get that from a Zippo. My usage for lighters is mostly for lighting sticks of incense, and this works great for that. But the one thing this one will do that I have so far NOT been able to do with other arc lighters is to light a pipe. The arc is wider than most and the posts are a little taller and enables the arc to be "sucked down" into the bowl to light the pipe. To pipe smokers, this is a great improvement for arc lighters. Of course, it will do all the normal things one might use a lighter for: cigarettes; piece of paper to light the trash; or lighting some wood shavings to start a campfire. And the larger arc will easily light a candle if your electricity goes out. I purchased the black lighter. It is also available in the multi-color style, too. I know the vendor for these and he is very trustworthy and accommodating if, for some reason, you have a problem. A couple years ago, I had a problem with a different style lighter and the readout. They took care of it immediately. I have said before that customer service is EVERY bit as important as the quality of the product itself. So, if you are in need of a lighter and would like to get away from the messy filling of fluid lighters or just don't want to fill the landfills with more plastic Bics and Crickets, this will be a great unit for you to own. Keep breathin' folks.

Overall very satisfied with this lighter and the vender. Lighter charges quickly. It is slightly larger taller than a Zippo but otherwise about the same size and weight with no chemical burns from leaking fluids! Works great for cigarettes, but doesn't have the angle or reach for a pipe or width between contacts for a cigar. My buddy like it so I bought multi colored one for him. The switch mechanism broke the first time he used it. Contacted the seller for warranty and they promptly replaced it, no questions asked and added a bonus lighter as well.

Nice looking sleek lighter. Very easy to carry in your pocket. The arc is nice and big, but the only complaint I would give, is that the charge doesn’t seem to last as long as other electric lighters. Otherwise it’s a nice piece.

I'm a huge fan of this type of plasma lighter that has a thick arc. I've been using one for the past 2 yrs, an older style that has a micro USB port on it that you can also see in my video. These thick arc plasma lighters can be hit or miss as far as getting a good one. So far, this one seems to be a hit. The lighter body is nice and solid, identical in size and shape to my old one. The gloss black color is a fingerprint magnet but compared to the colorful version, it has a more subtle look. This lighter has a USB C charge port which is a nice upgrade from my old lighter with micro USB. Hopefully the USB C port will be more durable than the flimsy micro USB. As far as battery life, it has been good, it also seems to suffer from the same phantom power drain that my older lighter also had. When you use the lighter a lot in a short period of time, it will appear to drain the battery quickly (going down 1-2 battery bars). It's really just the battery indicator not being able to keep up and showing less power than it really has. If you let it rest for several minutes, it'll show the correct battery amount. These are best used in short bursts and allowing it to rest between uses, it takes a lot of power (and stress on parts) to form and maintain the plasma arc.

Works as intended, but it makes a terrible high pitched sound that hurts my ears and makes my kittens run and hide. Also not the best for smoking due to the small arc and thick body

--UPDATE-- Still loving this! I just purchased a replacement because the cap was getting loose on my original (which means you can't light it without two hands). In the photo, the lighter on the left has seen daily usage for a year and a half, whereas the right is the one I received today. The colour and finish are almost as bright as when I got it, and I'm not easy on it (I will frequently smother my bowl with the side of the lighter when it gets going too much). I was honestly really impressed that the colour didn't peel/flake/fade or otherwise distort. Great purchase! Great gift! --ORIGINAL-- Got this for my birthday just before Christmas. Had to get another one because my partner keeps stealing mine! Works great with my Red Eye Tek bong-no damage or issues even when pressing the arc against the glass. When burning out the end of a bowl you will go through the charge fast, so having a backup is a good idea if you’re not going to be around a source of electricity for a while. It’s so much better than a disposable but works just as well (and without the garbage, or lighter fluid taste). Feels like a zippo in the hand, and the click of the cap closing is really satisfying.

I love this. Great feel and decent arc. No need to press wick or other objects directly onto the arc, hold it close enough and the arc will jump to ignite a connection. A little bigger than I expected. However very slick, fashionable and modern.