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Dec 10, 2020
Three differences between IQOS and vaping
We’ve heard this question time and time again – is IQOS a vape? The answer? While both options are smoke-free alternatives to cigarettes for adult smokers – no, IQOS is not a vape! Find below the biggest differences between IQOS and vaping.
1. Heat-not-Burn technology.
IQOS is part of a category of products called heated tobacco. These products utilize innovative tobacco heating systems, such as IQOS’s Heat-Not-Burn technology to heat tobacco instead of burning it. In comparison, vapes – also called e-cigarettes - work by heating and then vaporizing e-liquid, or vaping liquid.
2. Real tobacco.
IQOS utilizes specially designed tobacco sticks. The precise heating of these tobacco sticks works to not burn tobacco. On the other hand, vapes do not utilize real tobacco; instead, they utilize a vaping liquid available in a variety of flavors at vape shops. Vaping liquids come with or without nicotine.
Important: Tobacco sticks are not risk-free. It delivers nicotine, which is addictive.
3. Product variety.
Currently there are several different IQOS heated tobacco devices to choose from – such as IQOS 3 DUO, IQOS 3 MULTI, IQOS 2.4 PLUS. Some IQOS devices have a separate Holder and Pocket Charger, while others have those components integrated as an all-in-one device. These different options allow IQOS adult users to select what best suits them.
IQOS is not a vape, but IQOS is a better alternative to cigarettes. It is known that the majority of harmful chemicals in cigarette smoke comes from burning tobacco. Unlike cigarettes, IQOS does not burn tobacco and therefore produces no smoke. Switching completely to IQOS is less harmful than continuing to smoke. IQOS emits on average 95% lower levels of harmful chemicals* compared to cigarettes. Important information: IQOS is not risk-free. It delivers nicotine, which is addictive.
WICHTIGE INFORMATION: IQOS IS NOT RISK-FREE.
* Average reduction in the concentration of individual harmful substances (9 out of the so-called "priority toxicants“ identified by the WHO) in IQOS compared to the smoke of a representative selection of cigarettes (3R4F); recorded with the Intense Smoking Regime of Health Canada without taking nicotine into account.