If you’re looking for an alternative to smoking that still gives you the sensation and taste of smoking, heated tobacco devices could be a great option to consider. We’ve taken a closer look at the Ploom and IQOS heated tobacco devices to help you choose which one would best suit you.
What is heated tobacco?
Heated tobacco devices are an innovative technology that allows you to enjoy the sensation and flavour of smoking, without the combustion. Heated tobacco, or heat-not-burn, devices gently heat specially designed tobacco sticks to form a vapour which can then be inhaled. This vapour offers an authentic flavour and feel, while also containing nicotine to keep cravings at bay.
These devices are a great option for those who are not quite ready to give up tobacco but want to switch to an alternative delivery system to cut out combustion.
Ploom
The Ploom X device features Ploom’s HeatFlow™ technology for the best vaping experience. The ribbed heating chamber reduces charring to the EVO tobacco sticks, which eliminates any smoke smell and makes it much easier to clean and maintain the device.
It has a pebble like design that makes it really comfortable to hold and use and the compact design makes it easy to store when on-the-go. Despite its small size, it utilises a 2000 mAh built-in battery that allows for us to 22 EVO tobacco sticks per charge.
The EVO tobacco sticks are available in a range of different tobacco blends to help you find the one that best suits your preferences. They also offer some flavoured tobacco sticks such as menthol or ones with a fruity note.
IQOS
The IQOS ILUMA device has a robust design and comes with a pocket charging holder that can be used to store the device and charge it between uses. The pocket charger can offer two full charges of the device before needing to be recharged itself
The ILUMA utilises the new bladeless SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™ technology which creates a smooth, crisp, and flavourful vapour but also means that there is no need for cleaning or maintenance on the device, ever!
If you would prefer the device only without the charging holder they also offer the IQOS ILUMA ONE which, like the ILUMA, can offer twenty consecutive uses between charges.
Both devices are compatible with the TEREA tobacco sticks, which are available in a choice of seven flavours which includes different tobacco blend options and menthol options, to help you find a blend that best suits your preferences. The sticks come in packs of 20, with each stick lasting approximately as long as a traditional cigarette - 14 puffs or up to 6 minutes, whichever comes first.
If you want to find out more about the Ploom or IQOS devices, pop in to your local Evapo store and speak to a member of our team, or check out our full range of heated tobacco products on our website.
