Curious about IQOS ILUMA i but not quite sure how it differs within the smoke-free category? Here is something to help you out.
Although both are smoke-free devices, IQOS is not a vape device. Below are the key differences between IQOS ILUMA i and vape devices.
IQOS, particularly IQOS ILUMA i, is a tobacco heating device, while vape devices use a different device format that generally involves e-liquid.
To make it clearer, here are the main differences between IQOS ILUMA i and vape devices.
The first difference between IQOS ILUMA i and vape devices is how the devices are designed to operate.
IQOS ILUMA i uses SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEMTM technology with compatible sticks and is designed as a tobacco heating device, not a vape device.
In general, vape devices use e-liquid and are designed differently from tobacco heating devices.
Some vape devices may use different technologies or formats, but they remain separate from IQOS ILUMA i and other tobacco heating devices.
Another difference between IQOS ILUMA i and vape devices is the type of consumable format used with each device.
IQOS ILUMA i is used with compatible sticks, such as SMARTCORE STICKSTM, while vape devices generally use vaping liquid or e-liquid.
Currently, IQOS ILUMA i is available in three product variants: ILUMA i, ILUMA i ONE, and ILUMA i Prime.
You can find the differences between ILUMA i, ILUMA i ONE, and ILUMA i Prime and purchase them on this page.
Vape devices, meanwhile, may come in different formats, including pod systems and mod devices, depending on their design and configuration.
For easier reference, here is a quick comparison between IQOS ILUMA i and vape devices:
Aspect |
IQOS ILUMA i |
Vape Devices |
Device operation |
Uses SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEMTM technology with SMARTCORE STICKSTM |
Generally uses e-liquid and a different device format |
Consumable format |
SMARTCORE STICKSTM |
E-liquid |
Product variations |
•IQOS ILUMA i •IQOS ILUMA i ONE •IQOS ILUMA i Prime |
•Mod devices |
Aspect |
IQOS ILUMA i |
Vape Devices |
Device operation |
Uses SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEMTM technology with SMARTCORE STICKSTM |
Generally uses e-liquid and a different device format |
Consumable format |
SMARTCORE STICKSTM |
E-liquid |
Product variations |
•IQOS ILUMA i •IQOS ILUMA i ONE •IQOS ILUMA i Prime |
•Mod devices[MT1] [MK2] |
Curious about IQOS?
If you are an adult smoker looking to learn more about tobacco heating devices, IQOS ILUMA i offers a different device experience from vape devices.
You can also explore the latest IQOS promotions and find IQOS ILUMA i devices at better value here:
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