How IQOS and Vape Devices Work Differently

Smoke-free products can provide an alternative experience for adult smokers to switch from conventional cigarettes. There are 2 types of smoke-free products that you need to learn about such as IQOS devices and vape devices which each work in a slightly unique way.

IQOS uses real tobacco sticks that are induction heated, while vape devices use liquid that is heated through a number of components such as a coil. Both offer different experiences.

How Do IQOS and Vape Work?

IQOS doesn't produce smoke because it is not burning tobacco. Through heating tobacco at a controlled temperature, IQOS produces tobacco vapor with an average of 95% lower levels of harmful and potentially harmful chemicals than cigarette smoke.*

* Average reductions in levels of a range of harmful chemicals (excluding nicotine) compared to the smoke of a reference cigarette. It does not necessarily equal a 95% reduction in risk.

Vape products work by heating e-liquid, which contains mostly nicotine. Not burning tobacco, vapes generally do not produce tobacco smoke and their aerosols contain fewer and lower levels of harmful chemicals compared to cigarette smoke.

With a little understanding of how IQOS devices and vapes work, you may be interested in learning more about technological developments in the smoke-free product market.

The IQOS Latest Smoke-Free Alternative Technological Innovations

IQOS ILUMA brings you the latest IQOS technological innovation, the SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™ that can heat tobacco and experience the original flavor of tobacco and give you the consistency of a sharp taste. Specifically for IQOS ILUMA One, the device's battery consumption can last up to 20 uses*, depending on battery degradation and usage over time.

*IQOS Iluma Charging Guide on the IQOS Iluma guide page.

The ease of use of TEREA™ tobacco sticks also allows you to enjoy your device with no cleanup, no ash, and no tobacco residue. The experience gives you a reason to switch completely to IQOS devices. Find IQOS ILUMA on the official IQOS website as well as a wide variety of TEREA™ flavors on the official online store