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, kits 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 Advanced kit 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 choice of different tobacco blends to help you find the one that best suits your preferences. The bronze EVO tobacco sticks offer a traditional tobacco flavour with a toasted undertone, while the green EVO tobacco sticks offer a classic tobacco flavour with notes of cool menthol.
For something a little different they also offer the purple option EVO tobacco sticks which blend a smooth tobacco flavour with a mint finish and feature a crushable capsule which releases an additional mixed berry taste, giving you the option to change the flavour with each stick.
IQOS
IQOS offer two different device options, the ILUMA i and the ILUMA i ONE, making it easy to select the kit that best suits you.
Both of these heated tobacco kits utilise their 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!
The ILUMA i ONE features a simple, all-in-one design with a compact internal battery that can offer up to 20 consecutive uses per charge, getting the average user through a full day of use before needing to be recharged.
If you would prefer a heated tobacco device that offers a bit more freedom to adapt your experience you might prefer to opt for the ILUMA i kit. The ILUMA i features a robust design and comes with a pocket charging holder that can be used to store the device and charge it between uses, ideal if you're often out of the house for long stretches. The pocket charger can offer two full charges of the device before needing to be recharged itself. This kit also offers additional features like a small touch screen for simple customisation, FlexPuff which helps the device adapt to your user style, and Pause Mode.
Both devices are compatible with the full range of IQOS SMARTCORE INDUCTION sticks, giving you a huge range of both tobacco and nicotine sticks to choose from. The DELIA tobacco sticks are ideal if you're looking for a classic tobacco flavour at a great price, while the TEREA tobacco stick range incorporates a wide range of different tobacco blends and flavours for those who would prefer a more refined flavour option.
Alternatively, the unique LEVIA nicotine sticks offer a tobacco-free alternative with a choice of fruity and mint flavours if you feel you are ready to move away from tobacco, or just want to try something a bit different. 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.
