Better , depends .. you are planning a trip into Germany ? legally I understand they are not pleased with blinking bike lights.

US from what I read Here US city riders are really worried about being rear ended .
so load up on blinking rear lights ..

Do you have a link for that article about US riders being worried about getting rear ended-or is that talk around town kinda stuff? I was thinking blinkies would be a problem-think those yellow blinikies at construction sites. They're really mesmerizing. I have a Toplight Brake Line Pro, but I have a battery blinkie too.