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Boncas Flexible Arc Lighter USB Candle Lighter Plasma Lighter Rechargeable Windproof Lighter Long for Household Camping Cooking BBQ Olive Gray Candle Not Included
Last Updated: February 27, 2020 (Refresh Now)
8.9
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
602
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0
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158.76 grams
WEIGHT
7049 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 598 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Charging
181lighter, charged, recharge, charges, usb
+88%
-12%
" ... It worked just fine, it charged quick, and the battery lasts a long time. ... "
" ... I travel with a backpack with a solar charger on it. ... And this is a perfect lighter which I dont have to refill time to time just charge it once and go for days. ... And you can charge it anytime. ... "
" ... I received it fully charged, and was able to use it immediately. ... "
" ... Comes with cable to charge it. ... "
" ... Its USB charged so as long as you have it charged you will be fine. ... "
" ... This will even charge with our solar array. ... "
" ... It is great to recharge via USB and never having to mess with lighter fluid every again. ... "
" ... This lighter is super smart, it is USB charging, I am not worry about run out of gas. ... "
Battery Life
176battery life, lighter, charged, rechargeable, recharge
+86%
-14%
" ... The battery lasts forever before recharging. ... "
" ... I've used it mostly to light candles, and the charge lasts a long time. ... "
" ... We haven't had to charge ours yet since getting it. ... Not only is the battery life great, but it makes for a great conversation starter when you have someone over and are lighting candles with electricity. ... "
" ... While testing it out the first time it did seem like the battery depleted fast but charged up quick and has worked good since. ... "
" ... The battery last pretty long and it does not take long to charge. ... "
" ... PROS - rechargeable, saves waste, and just FUN ... "
" ... Charges quickly and lasts for weeks. ... "
" ... It was already charged so I immediately tried it out and it works perfect. ... "
Size
83cool, love this lighter, convenient, easy to use, neat
+98%
-2%
" ... Great little lighter to have around! ... "
" ... This lighter is so convenient and awesome. ... "
" ... This little lighter is so convenient! ... "
" ... I love this lighter!! ... "
" ... This lighter makes it so easy to do! ... "
" ... Love the box it comes very sleek versus yhe other big over sized ones some places sell. ... "
" ... This lighter is very easy to use and convenient. ... "
" ... This is a really cool lighter. ... "
Ease of Use
80easy, lighter, rechargeable, candles, simple to use
+99%
-1%
" ... - Easy to use. ... "
" ... So easy to use safely. ... "
" ... The lighter is good looking and easy to use. ... "
" ... Such an easy and nice product to use. ... "
" ... The flexible neck is really nice for getting into hard to reach places and it is super easy to operate. ... "
" ... Not only is it practical and easy to use, but it looks so damn cool. ... "
" ... This lighter is much safer, easy to use, bends to allow for odd angles. ... "
" ... Good, gets the job done, easy to use. ... "
Comfort
77lighter, flexible neck, neck, candle, burning
+91%
-9%
" ... No more burning my fingers! ... "
" ... Cool that it is rechargeable and has a flexible neck. ... "
" ... My favorite feature is the flexible head so I don't have to stick my hand down into the candle. ... "
" ... It takes a bit of practice to position the points properly to light the wick . ... "
" ... The long bendable neck igniter makes it real easy to reach down the wick of the candle jar. ... "
" ... I think the main highlight of this lighter is that it is really unique and sort of makes you feel like you're using magic or in the future or something. ... "
" ... It is very easy to hold and has a great reach for those hard to reach candles that I always end up burning my fingers on as they are deep in the holder. ... "
" ... Ive been using a palm size lighter to light my candles. ... "
Build Quality
68flexible, flexible neck, hard to reach, candles, candle
+90%
-10%
" ... The long bendable neck igniter makes it real easy to reach down the wick of the candle jar. ... "
" ... The flexible head is also a life changer for deep vases (orrrr your fave at home candle that’s on its last spark and you can barley reach the wick anymore . ... "
" ... Flexible it is, and nice and slim. ... "
" ... No more worrying about if my lighter still has fuel or if I'll be caught empty and have to dig for matches. ... I love the flexible neck and its the perfect size to fit in hand or pocket to take on the go for campfires etc outside the normal household use. ... "
" ... It is a great flexible light and can curve around. ... The material is also a fancier finish than a cheap old lighter at the store ... "
" ... The bending design give further safety so that we dont butlrnnour own hand. ... "
" ... Second, the long bendy tip is very handy in reaching hard areas like grill or the big jar candles that are nearing the end of their life. ... "
" ... Nice for letting your fingers from being burned :) durable and bends great to get anywhere. ... "
Design
60cool, sleek, lighter, design, taser
+100%
" ... This is a really cool lighter. ... "
" ... The design is sleek and modern looking. ... "
" ... Unpacked the lighter, it has a nice slim sleek design. ... "
" ... The stick itself looks super high tech and when you turn it on, it looks so sleek and nice. ... "
" ... Very cool looking ... "
" ... Beautiful purple spark. ... "
" ... Looks cute and handy while lighting the candles which are deep in the flask. ... "
" ... It's super easy to charge and I love the sleek design. ... "
As Gift
52comes, give, gifts, make a great, someone
+100%
" ... Definitely recommend, might even get some as gifts! ... "
" ... The packaging is so nice it may as well been a gift to myself in it's adorable box. ... "
" ... Great gift for everyone! ... "
" ... Great to give as a gift or to have at home ... "
" ... It comes with a nice box, making it a great gift. ... "
" ... This tool can be a perfect gift as well ... "
" ... Originally got this for a gift but decided to use it on my own. ... "
" ... I also have to mention that it looks very modern and nice enough to give as a gift. ... "
Product Reliability
37times, last, working, weeks, month
+70%
-30%
" ... Another concern is how long will it last? ... "
" ... I have had this for months now and love it. ... "
" ... Ive had it 2 or 3 months and just charged it for the first time. ... "
" ... It works like a charm and last a long time. ... "
" ... Such a great concept that I wish we had come up with years ago. ... "
" ... So far so good, I use it a few times a week for the last two months, and it is still going strong! ... "
" ... I have been using this for months now and LOVE IT! ... "
" ... It works great even on windy days. ... "
Features
26safety, candles, candle, safety lock, lock
+88%
-12%
" ... Don't forget to use the safety lock! ... "
" ... Great candle lighter, I especially like the no child lock feature. ... "
" ... Little cool toy that can light a candle. ... "
" ... The handle is so sleek and is very light. ... "
" ... Works amazingly to relite our piolt light. ... "
" ... It light candles!!! ... "
" ... I loved having the first one to light my candles inside, so I ordered another one to light our outside grills! ... "
" ... I was also a bit skeptical about its lighting capabilities . ... "
Controls
25switch, turn, push, accidentally, press
+80%
-20%
" ... I like how you have to hold the button for the it to ignite. ... "
" ... A very cool feature is that the arc will only stay active for about 5 to 7 seconds when the button is pushed. ... "
" ... Very Sleet looking product, Nicely made,simple to use Turn it on , the blue lights come on, press the button, Light your Candle. ... "
" ... This one is a simple push button!! ... "
" ... - Super easy to use - the on/off switch and fire button are both perfectly placed / easy to press. ... "
" ... It is easy to move to safety switch and press the activation button with one hand (I have average-sized palms) ... "
" ... This does the job easily with the push of a button. ... "
" ... One, it’s so easy to use, no hard pressing gas lighters, the button is super soft and the arc is instant. ... "
Ports
23lighter, micro, charge, c, rechargeable
+83%
-17%
" ... USB rechargeable is the best! ... "
" ... I love this USB lighter! ... "
" ... This USB later works really well as it is advertised. ... "
" ... Only down side is there was not charger included in my box👀🥺 but it’s cool b/c I had a spare micro USB interface charger. ... "
" ... Comes in a nice box and has a USB cable for charging. ... "
" ... It lasts a long time and is recharged with a micro USB cord. ... "
" ... USB lighter is easy to operate. ... "
" ... Bought this on a whim to try it out and was impressed with the ease of use and the ability to charge it via USB so for all intents and purposes, it really should never wear out unless the parts fail. ... "
Sound Quality
19lighter, arc, plasma, buzzing, taser
+89%
-11%
" ... Looks like a taser without the sound. ... "
" ... The device doesn't feel cheap and the electric noise is very cool to hear. ... "
" ... The arc is pretty cool and sounds similar to a very small taser. ... "
" ... Bonus feature: The plasma does make a noise which my dog doesn't like, which now as a secondary feature, acts like a dog whistle anytime he's acting up. ... "
" ... This thing sounds badass when you have it on. ... Kind of like movie sound effects for electricity. ... "
" ... The sounds and look of the “flame” is awesome. ... "
" ... It also sounds pretty sweet when sparking the wick of a candle. ... "
" ... It makes a quiet buzzing sound when it lights. ... "
Marketplace
16works, amazon, advertised, would, thank
+94%
-6%
" ... Thank you to the seller for your excellent service. ... "
" ... When the replacement arrives and works I will change the star rating again. ... Thank you Boncas! ... "
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... Attached pictures and videos to demonstrate how it works. ... "
" ... I added photos showing how well it worked to start some firestarters I had. ... "
" ... Works better than advertised. ... "
" ... I found it when searching in amazon and apparently it is a great idea. ... "
" ... This works exactly as expected. ... "
Programs
15light, candles, gas, used, bbq
+93%
-7%
" ... I've have used it to light candles indoors as well as to light tinder outside for a bbq grill. ... "
" ... primarily for lighting my gas grill. ... "
" ... Haven't had an issue with the getting the grill started and this also does a great job at getting down into my candles that have burned down quite a bit. ... "
" ... This is now an everyday item I use to light candles or the grill. ... Haven’t bought a grill light since! ... We mainly use it to light candles or the grill. ... "
" ... I was even able to like my grill with it. ... "
" ... Immediately I used it on all my candles -- then lit the BBQ Grill! ... "
" ... Works really well, used for multiple candles and will use later for BBQ grill. ... "
" ... lam using it to light my grill. ... "
Cables
14charging, usb, comes, lighter, recharging
+64%
-36%
" ... Comes with cable to charge it. ... "
" ... - Bendable, good length. ... "
" ... Come with a USB cable for recharging, Packaged Very Nice for Gift Giving that person that has everything. ... "
" ... This even comes with the charger cable. ... "
" ... Recharging the lighter is nice and quick and super simple using the USB cable included. ... "
" ... It lasts a long time and is recharged with a micro USB cord. ... "
" ... Comes with charging cable. ... "
" ... The product comes with a charging cable and battery is durable. ... "
For Kids
13children, around, safety, concern, child proof
+85%
-15%
" ... Sometimes kids want to light candles and this helps them too. ... "
" ... While it wouldn’t be something I’d leave around my kids, it seems like a better option to have in the home than flame lighters. ... "
" ... It’s not child proof so it’s hidden but I love using it. ... "
" ... My kids also think the blue spark (is that what you’d call it?) ... "
" ... Husband loves it ... "
" ... Plus it looks cool :) Tho obviously you should not be letting children play with it. ... "
" ... I bought this one for my daughter. ... "
" ... So I took my kids to a birthday party and saw one of this babies in action. ... "
For Fun
13fun to use, also, yet, pretty, practical
+100%
" ... It’s also just kind of fun to use. ... "
" ... Such a fun and interesting gift. ... "
" ... These are also really fun to show off to my friends. ... I've shocked myself for fun on purpose. ... "
" ... This is a fun tech to have. ... "
" ... It is so fun to play around with, yet it is also so functional and practical. ... "
" ... I think it will make our s'mores more fun! ... "
" ... super fun and less annoying than matches ... "
" ... Makes it fun to do than normal matches / lighter. ... "
Price
13worth, value, money, waste, time
+85%
-15%
" ... Price will pay for its self over time not having to keep replacing lighters. ... "
" ... Id say its worth like 4 bucks for how much use you can get out of it. ... "
" ... works well and worth the money. ... "
" ... Great for the price! ... "
" ... We've tried a few different brands / styles of these arc lighters in the under $20 price range and so far this has been the best. ... - Excellent value for the price (was around $13 at the time we purchased. ... "
" ... So worth the buy! ... "
" ... This is the best value, as it is chargeable. ... "
" ... Now that I have seen it And used it I can’t believe it came at such a good price. ... Definitely worth the buy! ... "
USB
13lighter, rechargeable, really, love, c
+92%
-8%
" ... Bought this on a whim to try it out and was impressed with the ease of use and the ability to charge it via USB so for all intents and purposes, it really should never wear out unless the parts fail. ... "
" ... This USB later works really well as it is advertised. ... "
" ... This USB lighter will become my go-to lighter from now on. ... "
" ... I love this USB lighter! ... "
" ... It's rechargeable through a standard USB adapter. ... "
" ... USB lighter is easy to operate. ... "
" ... USB rechargeable is the best! ... "
" ... Recharges with a simple micro usb. ... "
For Travel
11lot, lighter, going, go, wanted
+100%
" ... I use home made fire starters that light quite easily, so this will be perfect for family trips. ... "
" ... I go off roading and camping a lot. ... "
" ... The most perfect candle lighter ever and I know would be great for camping! ... "
" ... I'm looking forward to taking it when I go camping to light my campfire at night. ... "
" ... This will definitely make my camping trips a whole lot easier come summer time. ... "
" ... It's going to work well for us when we go camping or even have a fire in our firepit at home. ... "
" ... It would be great for going camping. ... "
" ... A must have for camping, around the house use, or just as a tech gadget. ... "
Capacity
11lighter, family, one, house, around the house
+100%
" ... It's somewhat of a neat party trick as well - our friends and family have all been fascinated by it when we have them over. ... "
" ... I bought this for my mom who enjoys using candles throughout the house. ... "
" ... This is otherwise a fantastic product and we have one in all our rooms. ... "
" ... I have an "alter" in my living room with 7 candles which I light every morning and this lighter makes it very easy to do so. ... "
" ... I bought another one for my bedroom. ... "
" ... Will be buying more for the family. ... "
" ... Great for Parties. ... "
" ... Safer to have around the house and has the safety on-off switch to allow it to work. ... "
Device Compatibility
9works, pretty, existed, arc
+89%
-11%
" ... This is a pretty cool device. ... "
" ... Now, I recommend to all my friends this device. ... "
" ... Amazing little device. ... "
" ... The device works as expected, and seems to do so reliably. ... "
" ... It's rechargeable on your computer. ... "
" ... This is a product I didn’t even know existed until I found it via search. ... "
" ... It's like plugging in your phone! ... "
Fit
9pocket, place, paper, lighter, head
+67%
-33%
" ... The flexible half doesn’t flop around at all and holds its shape pretty well. ... "
" ... In the video it easily catches the paper when you put the prongs around an edge of the paper (if you can't find an edge it might take a few more seconds to light). ... "
" ... I love the flexible neck and its the perfect size to fit in hand or pocket to take on the go for campfires etc outside the normal household use. ... "
" ... I lighted both the wick of the candle and the paper ... "
" ... This product is nice and i wouldn't exactly say it is pocket friendly you can bend the head to put it in your pocket if you wanted to. ... "
Returns
8back, replacement, return, one
+38%
-63%
" ... I ended up not returning this item. ... "
" ... Wished I could have returned it but it's after 30 days. ... "
" ... Too late to return . ... "
" ... Sent back for refund. ... "
" ... I sent it back for replacement. ... "
Cooling
8thing, really, pretty, little, gadget
+100%
" ... And it's cool!! ... "
" ... Cool little contraption. ... "
" ... Really a pretty cool thing. ... "
" ... is pretty cool too. ... "
" ... What a cool gadget. ... "
" ... Cool little gadget. ... "
Product As Described
7advertised, exactly
+100%
" ... It works as advertised. ... "
" ... I tested it and it works as advertised. ... "
" ... I added photos showing how well it worked to start some firestarters I had. ... "
" ... Works better than advertised. ... "
" ... Attached pictures and videos to demonstrate how it works. ... "
" ... This product is exactly as described. ... "
" ... This works exactly as expected. ... "
Delivery
7packaged, received, nicely, came, arrived
+86%
-14%
" ... Order was delivered promptly and came in simple but well packaged. ... "
" ... Received the replacement and it is working perfectly. ... "
" ... Came in a nicely well packed box! ... "
" ... My candle lighter arrived today and it was packaged nicely. ... "
" ... It was packaged well and is good quality. ... "
Cleaning
7clean, wick, tip, dirty, candle
+29%
-71%
" ... The filament gets clogged and ceases operation. ... "
" ... I tried cleaning the contacts off because I thought that may be the issue, but that didn't resolve anything. ... "
" ... Package arrived and contents appeared dirty and used. ... "
" ... Now, after a month, I need to keep trying to clean it so it can make contact. ... I keep cleaning and cleaning them, but it still doesn't always arc. ... "
" ... It seems they even tried to cleaned it off but did a clumsy job. ... "
Defective Delivery
6used, product, one, defective, working
+33%
-67%
" ... Package arrived and contents appeared dirty and used. ... "
" ... Hopefully, I received a defective product, and new one will be fine. ... "
" ... I recieved the product already had been used and there were burnt black mark on the tip. ... "
Setup
5easy to use, easy
+80%
-20%
" ... Comes in a nice giftable box with easy instructions. ... "
" ... Also came with instructions which I didn’t even look at because it is really easy to use. ... "
" ... I mean, it's a pretty straightforward product. ... "
Overall performance
5easy to use, candle, use
+100%
" ... Otherwise, seems like it does its job. ... "
" ... Good, gets the job done, easy to use. ... "
" ... I’m still learning how to light the candle quick and efficiently but this lighter does the job! ... "
" ... I've use arc lighters in the past, and they all seem to do about the same job. ... "
Food Items
4used, light, also
+100%
" ... It also works to light a propane stove. ... "
" ... I also used this for igniting my gas stove. ... "
" ... It is used to lite my stove and candles. ... "
" ... You can use this to light your BBQ, your stovetop. ... "
Weight
4light, small, lighter, flexible, charges
+100%
" ... It’s light weight and durable. ... "
" ... - Very light-weight and easy to hold for any size hand. ... It simply makes sense - small / light-weight device means small battery inside. ... "
" ... So many positives - rechargeable, light weight, flexible, something my old lighter could never do. ... "
" ... Its light weight and charges quick via usb. ... "
Power Consumption
3switch, push, button
+67%
-33%
" ... It's fun to light things with electricity! ... "
" ... With a push of a button, the electricity arcs between the two contacts with a satisfying buzz. ... "
Packing
3nicely, well, came
+100%
" ... Packaging is nice. ... "
" ... Came in a nicely well packed box! ... "
" ... The packaging was very nicely put together. ... "
Storage
3candles, bit, place, candle
+67%
-33%
" ... It gets tossed around quite a bit in the kitchen utility drawer. ... "
" ... Especially half-spent container candles, because of the flexible end. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 158.76 grams
Size: 7049 meters
Connectivity
USB: Yes