Nov 26, 2020

The first time you heard of heated tobacco devices, did you perhaps think that they were the same thing as electronic cigarettes? While both products are electronic, smoke-free alternatives for legal-aged smokers, there are some key differences to be aware of when making a choice between IQOS heated tobacco vs. e-cigarettes.

What are e-cigarettes or electronic cigarettes?

Electronic cigarettes are one type of alternative to smoking. They are handheld devices that come in various sizes, with customization options. Some e-cigarettes are disposable, while others can be reused. In general, e-cigarettes heat e-liquids in order to generate an aerosol, also called a vapor. Those adults who use e-cigarettes also use the e-liquids, which come in various flavors, and mostly contain nicotine.

Electronic cigarettes heat and vaporize e-liquids between a wide range of temperatures – it could be anywhere from 150° C to 250° C. The e-liquid is drawn from the tank of the e-cigarette and put into contact with a battery powered heating component. Heating the liquid makes it evaporate, and when that happens, it can be drawn from the device through a mouthpiece.

What is IQOS heated tobacco?

IQOS is a heated tobacco device developed by Philip Morris International that uses an innovative tobacco heating system called Heat-Not-Burn Technology. This type of tobacco heating technology heats tobacco instead of burning it – which is what happens with cigarettes.
With IQOS, a specially designed tobacco stick is inserted into the IQOS Holder and onto a heating blade, with a heating temperature controlled to reach 350° C. Like this the tobacco is heated from the inside of the tobacco stick, releasing no fire, no ash, and no smoke.

Heated tobacco vs. e-cigarettes: the difference.

So, if you are looking for an alternative to smoking cigarettes, how do you choose between IQOS heated tobacco vs. e-cigarettes? While they are both electronic alternatives to smoking, the key differentiator between the two is this: IQOS’s tobacco heating system heats processed tobacco, while e-cigarettes vaporize an e-liquid.

 

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