We believe these torches beat the lamps hands down. The are super powerful with 51 individual LED globes (a 6w lamp has 4). All of this concentrated into one small focal point - directs all of the power straight onto your work. Shine on the piece you are working on for 2 to 3 minutes. Or until hard and not sticky. NEVER SHINE THE TORCH INTO SOMEONES EYES, INCLUDING PETS. The intensity could be damaging. Some people use sunglasses as an extra precaution.