AMO-i Heated Tobacco Review
While compact vaping devices are booming, low-temperature heated tobacco devices, another major segment of the vaping market, are also seeing a wave of new releases. Today’s review focuses on the AMO-i heated tobacco device. The AMO-i continues the S seri
As small vaping devices gain popularity, another important branch of electronic cigarettes, the low-temperature non-combustion devices, has also seen a surge of new products. Today, we delve into the product review of the AMO-i low-temperature heated tobacco device. The AMO-i retains the design and usage style of the S series while making corresponding upgrades and optimizations, resulting in improved battery life and performance.
【Product Packaging】
The packaging is a pure white rectangular cube style, featuring the AMO product logo prominently. The design is extremely minimalist, showcasing a strong Japanese aesthetic.
The back of the package includes information about the brand name, specifications, configuration, color, and manufacturer details.
The package opens like a drawer, revealing a golden tobacco stick embedded inside. The AMO-i is available in two colors: black and golden, with the sample received being the golden variant.
【Product Configuration】
The AMO-i package includes the heating device, a data cable, 10 cleaning cotton swabs, and a user manual/warranty card.
The blue double-sided Chinese user manual is very detailed, covering everything from usage to cleaning, making it easy for even first-time users to understand.
【Appearance】
The overall shape is cylindrical. The streamlined body is rounded and initially resembles a baseball bat. A silver metal ring is visible at the top of the device, where the button is located, with an embedded indicator light that corresponds to the product packaging logo.
According to official information, the device uses AkzoNobel exterior paint, which can withstand high temperatures and prolonged friction without releasing toxic substances. The tobacco stick is made from PEEK modified materials, commonly used in food packaging and medical implants, offering high toughness and fatigue resistance, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 260°C without deformation or toxic release.
The bottom features a Type-C interface, which is convenient and compatible with many mobile phone data cables. It takes about 70 minutes to fully charge, allowing for continuous use of 10 tobacco sticks on a full charge. There is a small hole below the interface, which is a reset hole. According to the manual, pressing it can reset the product parameters (this can be understood as a way to restore factory settings when the device malfunctions), which is a nice feature to have.
The flat bottom allows it to stand upright, and from the top, the internal heating element can be observed (not in a sheet form). Its advantage is that it heats evenly from the inside out.
The cap can be rotated counterclockwise to raise and lower the black tobacco stick sleeve, making it easier to remove the used tobacco stick, which is a clever design.
Here is an official step-by-step usage guide for reference. #p#分页标题#e#
The specific usage process is as follows:
1. Default is standby mode, insert the tobacco stick and press down until it clicks.
2. Press the heating button three times in quick succession to start preheating (the preheating process takes 27 seconds).
3. After preheating, a vibration indicates it is ready for use, and you can start smoking.
4. During smoking, you can long-press the heating button for 3 seconds to turn off the heating at any time.
5. The device can maintain a heating state for 6 minutes or 14 puffs during smoking (you can choose between 6 minutes or 14 puffs). The device will vibrate to indicate a 15-second countdown before automatically shutting off, ending the smoking session.
【User Experience】
The operation is quite simple, with no difficulty in getting started. During smoking, the heating can be turned off, and you can long-press for 3 seconds to do so. The flavor performance is not significantly different from iQOS; the vapor is rich, and the unique strong smoke of the amber tobacco stick is basically consistent with its performance on the iQOS device. It is hard to distinguish between the two when used with eyes closed, and the flavor performance is satisfying.
After smoking, the heating cap may be hot, so remember to wait for it to cool down before rotating it counterclockwise to remove the tobacco stick.
The disassembled used tobacco stick is shown in the image. Since the heating element heats from the center of the tobacco stick outward, it can be seen that the tobacco stick is heated very evenly, without any awkward underheating.
The official recommendation is to clean the device after using 10 tobacco sticks, with specific methods shown in the image above.
When attempting to remove the cap as per the instructions, it was quite difficult, possibly due to being tightly pre-installed or other unknown reasons. It took considerable effort to pull off the cap! After multiple attempts of inserting and removing, there was a noticeable improvement.
【Conclusion】
The 360 seconds/6 minutes of heating time during smoking is undoubtedly a highlight of the AMO-i product. Compared to other products, the extra seconds allow for more thorough heating of the tobacco stick. The Type-C interface charges fully in about 70 minutes, supporting the use of 10 tobacco sticks on a full charge, which is quite impressive given its portable size. In terms of details, the paint finish is exquisite, and there is no toxic release during prolonged heating at high temperatures (this is crucial). The detachable cap also offers good convenience for cleaning and maintenance. The even heating and flavor performance are on par with iQOS, making it a strong contender as a portable smoking alternative.
【Product Packaging】
The packaging is a pure white rectangular cube style, featuring the AMO product logo prominently. The design is extremely minimalist, showcasing a strong Japanese aesthetic.
The back of the package includes information about the brand name, specifications, configuration, color, and manufacturer details.
The package opens like a drawer, revealing a golden tobacco stick embedded inside. The AMO-i is available in two colors: black and golden, with the sample received being the golden variant.
【Product Configuration】
The AMO-i package includes the heating device, a data cable, 10 cleaning cotton swabs, and a user manual/warranty card.
The blue double-sided Chinese user manual is very detailed, covering everything from usage to cleaning, making it easy for even first-time users to understand.
【Appearance】
The overall shape is cylindrical. The streamlined body is rounded and initially resembles a baseball bat. A silver metal ring is visible at the top of the device, where the button is located, with an embedded indicator light that corresponds to the product packaging logo.
According to official information, the device uses AkzoNobel exterior paint, which can withstand high temperatures and prolonged friction without releasing toxic substances. The tobacco stick is made from PEEK modified materials, commonly used in food packaging and medical implants, offering high toughness and fatigue resistance, capable of withstanding temperatures up to 260°C without deformation or toxic release.
The bottom features a Type-C interface, which is convenient and compatible with many mobile phone data cables. It takes about 70 minutes to fully charge, allowing for continuous use of 10 tobacco sticks on a full charge. There is a small hole below the interface, which is a reset hole. According to the manual, pressing it can reset the product parameters (this can be understood as a way to restore factory settings when the device malfunctions), which is a nice feature to have.
The flat bottom allows it to stand upright, and from the top, the internal heating element can be observed (not in a sheet form). Its advantage is that it heats evenly from the inside out.
The cap can be rotated counterclockwise to raise and lower the black tobacco stick sleeve, making it easier to remove the used tobacco stick, which is a clever design.
Here is an official step-by-step usage guide for reference. #p#分页标题#e#
The specific usage process is as follows:
1. Default is standby mode, insert the tobacco stick and press down until it clicks.
2. Press the heating button three times in quick succession to start preheating (the preheating process takes 27 seconds).
3. After preheating, a vibration indicates it is ready for use, and you can start smoking.
4. During smoking, you can long-press the heating button for 3 seconds to turn off the heating at any time.
5. The device can maintain a heating state for 6 minutes or 14 puffs during smoking (you can choose between 6 minutes or 14 puffs). The device will vibrate to indicate a 15-second countdown before automatically shutting off, ending the smoking session.
【User Experience】
The operation is quite simple, with no difficulty in getting started. During smoking, the heating can be turned off, and you can long-press for 3 seconds to do so. The flavor performance is not significantly different from iQOS; the vapor is rich, and the unique strong smoke of the amber tobacco stick is basically consistent with its performance on the iQOS device. It is hard to distinguish between the two when used with eyes closed, and the flavor performance is satisfying.
After smoking, the heating cap may be hot, so remember to wait for it to cool down before rotating it counterclockwise to remove the tobacco stick.
The disassembled used tobacco stick is shown in the image. Since the heating element heats from the center of the tobacco stick outward, it can be seen that the tobacco stick is heated very evenly, without any awkward underheating.
The official recommendation is to clean the device after using 10 tobacco sticks, with specific methods shown in the image above.
When attempting to remove the cap as per the instructions, it was quite difficult, possibly due to being tightly pre-installed or other unknown reasons. It took considerable effort to pull off the cap! After multiple attempts of inserting and removing, there was a noticeable improvement.
【Conclusion】
The 360 seconds/6 minutes of heating time during smoking is undoubtedly a highlight of the AMO-i product. Compared to other products, the extra seconds allow for more thorough heating of the tobacco stick. The Type-C interface charges fully in about 70 minutes, supporting the use of 10 tobacco sticks on a full charge, which is quite impressive given its portable size. In terms of details, the paint finish is exquisite, and there is no toxic release during prolonged heating at high temperatures (this is crucial). The detachable cap also offers good convenience for cleaning and maintenance. The even heating and flavor performance are on par with iQOS, making it a strong contender as a portable smoking alternative.
