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IQOS vs E-Cigarettes: What’s the difference?
IQOS vs E-Cigarettes: What’s the difference?

IQOS vs E-Cigarettes: What’s the difference?

IQOS ILUMA tobacco-heating devices and electronic cigarettes are two smoke-free alternatives designed for adult smokers who would otherwise continue smoking or using other nicotine products. Both are electronic devices that do not produce smoke like traditional cigarettes. However, there is a fundamental difference between them: while electronic cigarettes vaporize liquid, IQOS heats real tobacco and produces tobacco vapor.

 

What is IQOS ILUMA?

 

IQOS ILUMA is an advanced tobacco-heating system developed by Philip Morris International, based on SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™ technology. This technology uses induction to heat the tobacco from the inside instead of burning it, as occurs in traditional cigarettes. This type of tobacco-heating technology is often referred to as “heat-not-burn,” as it avoids combustion altogether.

 

The TEREA tobacco sticks, exclusively designed for use with IQOS ILUMA devices, contain carefully selected, finely ground, and compressed real tobacco to ensure an authentic tobacco taste. Inside each TEREA stick is a metallic heating element that uniformly heats the tobacco to a maximum temperature of 350°C – unlike cigarettes, which burn at approximately 600°C.

In general, many of a cigarette’s most harmful chemicals and substances are produced during the burning process (commonly known as combustion). With the heated tobacco product IQOS, combustion does not occur. IQOS ILUMA emits on average 95% lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarettes.*  

 

Important information: It does not necessarily equal a 95% reduction in risk. IQOS ILUMA is not risk-free.

 

* “95% less” represents the average reduction of the 9 chemicals recommended for reduction in cigarette smoke by the World Health Organization, which does not include nicotine. See Important Information.

 

What are Electronic Cigarettes?

 

Electronic cigarettes are devices that provide a smoke-free alternative to traditional cigarettes. They are generally powered by a battery that heats a liquid to create vapor. These liquids may contain various flavors and often include nicotine.

 

How Do Electronic Cigarettes Work?

 

There are many types of electronic cigarettes that vary in size, power, customization options, and whether they are disposable or reusable. However, most operate on the same principle and share similar components:

1. Heating the Liquid: The liquid is heated to a temperature range of 100°C to 250°C by a heating element powered by a battery.

2. Inhaling the Vapor: The generated vapor is inhaled through a dedicated mouthpiece.


Components of Electronic Cigarettes:

• Battery: The energy source for the device, typically rechargeable, powering the heating element and electronic components.

• Tank or Pod: Stores the liquid until it is delivered to the heating element. Some devices use disposable pods or cartridges.

• E-liquid: The mixture that is vaporized. It usually contains propylene glycol, glycerin, nicotine, flavorings, and other additives.

• Heating Element: Comprises components such as wicks and coils that heat the liquid. The wick absorbs the liquid and transfers it to the coil, which heats it.

• Sensors and Electronics: Control heating and device operation, ranging from simple button activation to advanced flow sensors and LED indicators.

• Mouthpiece: Where the vapor is drawn into the user’s mouth.

 

 

IQOS ILUMA or Electronic Cigarettes?

 

The choice between them depends on personal preferences. While both e-cigarettes and IQOS ILUMA devices are smoke-free alternatives, with IQOS, adult smokers can experience the taste of real tobacco without fire, ash, or smoke. This allows adult users to experience real tobacco taste with less lingering odor on themselves and their surroundings.

 

To purchase IQOS ILUMA now! – IQOS ILUMA device and 2 packs of TEREA of your choice.

 

 


Important Information: Smoke-free products are not risk-free and deliver nicotine, which is addictive. The best decision any adult smoker can make is to quit using tobacco and nicotine entirely. Smoke-free products are not alternatives to quitting and are not designed as cessation aids. See important information.

 

This is general information and refers to compliant materials produced lawfully. It does not specifically refer to any device unless explicitly stated otherwise. Some of the information provided here is based on third-party sources, and we make no representation or warranty as to the accuracy, validity, or completeness of such information.