Yes. The question to ask in these approaches, from an appropriate technology standpoint, is the locality around creating energy storage and what it would take to maintain the storage device, not just conversion efficiency.

For example, one may argue in a given situation one should use an induction cooktop from an efficiency standpoint (and also particulates reduction). Another may argue in a given situation one should use a woodstove if they can source the wood in a sustainable manner and can create maintain the woodstove itself locally. Not asserting a right answer here, just outlining some tradeoffs.