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IQOS, relx, and lil: A Comparison Review of Three E-Cigarettes

There are now many people online talking about the hit e-cigarette brand Relx. Some even call it a strong rival to IQOS. So many friends have asked us: Where is relx made? Which is better compared with IQOS? What are the differences between Relx and IQOS?
Currently, many people online are discussing a popular e-cigarette—Relx, with some even calling it a strong competitor to IQOS. As a result, many friends have asked us where Relx is produced, which is better compared to IQOS, and what the differences are, among other questions.
  IQOS e-cigarette
To satisfy the curiosity of many friends, we personally used Relx for a week and then wrote this comprehensive review comparing IQOS, Lil, and Relx.

IQOS is likely the most widely used and well-known of these three e-cigarettes. Its principle is that the heating element heats the tobacco sticks inside the tobacco capsule, producing real tobacco flavor without fire, ash, or smoke.

IQOS uses a design of a charging case + heating stick. The heating stick is taken out from the charging case after being fully charged, and the tobacco capsule is inserted into the heating stick for use. After finishing, the heating stick is placed back into the charging case for charging. The 2.4plus requires about 4 minutes to charge after finishing one stick, while the new 3.0 has reduced charging time by 40 seconds after upgrading the heating element.

Although the charging process is somewhat cumbersome and does not allow for continuous use, IQOS is indeed quite close to real cigarettes, and compared to traditional cigarettes, it contains no tar and is healthier, so there are still many loyal customers for IQOS.
  Lil e-cigarette
Those who smoke e-cigarettes know that Lil is often compared to IQOS. This e-cigarette, produced by a Korean tobacco giant, differs from IQOS's separate design in that Lil adopts an integrated design, meaning the heating stick and charging are combined. Its appearance is a round heating column structure, slightly larger than IQOS.

The integrated design makes it more convenient to carry than IQOS and allows for continuous use, which are precisely the shortcomings of IQOS. But does this mean Lil is better than IQOS? Clearly not.

Friends using IQOS should know that IQOS is relatively fragile, and the heating element is prone to breakage. Lil, on the other hand, is not as easily damaged as IQOS. However, the issue is that if IQOS breaks, it can be repaired domestically, while if Lil breaks, there is currently no way to repair it domestically, and the device can only be discarded.

Another issue is the taste. IQOS can be paired with Marlboro and HEETS, with flavors covering original, menthol, and fruit flavors. The official tobacco capsules paired with Lil are FIIT capsules. Although theoretically, Marlboro and HEETS capsules can also be used with Lil, the taste is still best with IQOS.

However, Marlboro or HEETS capsules do not have dedicated stores in the country and can only be purchased through agents. As the year-end approaches, these capsules are almost out of stock in the country, and the prices are relatively high, leading many smokers to face a supply issue.
  Relx e-cigarette
Relx e-cigarette, also known as the Relx e-cigarette, is a domestic e-cigarette. Unlike the two mentioned above, this e-cigarette operates on the principle of atomizing e-liquid.

One of its core technologies is the addition of nicotine salts to the e-liquid. A nicotine content of 5% is sufficient to alleviate cravings, while traditional cigarettes use nicotine alkaloids. Nicotine salts have a higher nicotine content than nicotine alkaloids and provide a milder taste with less stimulation to the body. It contains no tar, no open flame, no high-temperature combustion, and requires no cleaning.

Its second technology is the use of an embedded magnetic suction design. It is plug-and-play, making it easy and quick to load the tobacco capsule without any extra steps. The device uses a capacitive sensor instead of a traditional switch, meaning there are no buttons on the body; just a gentle inhale allows for immediate use without waiting, making it a blessing for lazy users.

The kit comes with two tobacco capsules, classic tobacco and refreshing menthol flavors, with each capsule equivalent to 60 IQOS tobacco capsules. The packaging is also very unique, unlike the colorful packaging of other similar e-cigarettes; it adopts an extremely minimalist design, making it suitable for gifting to parents, friends, or superiors without appearing gaudy.

Of course, no device is perfect. One downside of Relx is that it does not have a smoke volume indicator, so users must control their intake.

When choosing an e-cigarette, we should consider factors such as professionalism, industrial design, safety design, and user cost.

Among these three e-cigarettes, it is no surprise that IQOS has the best taste, closest to the taste of real cigarettes, followed by Lil. The tobacco capsules used by Relx are different from theirs, and compared to them, the taste is not inferior to IQOS, with a rich variety of flavors available.
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In terms of appearance, the design of IQOS's charging case + heating stick is quite unique, requiring the carrying of tobacco capsules separately, which may not be convenient for frequent travelers. The integrated design of Lil is slightly more convenient than IQOS, but like IQOS, Lil also requires carrying tobacco capsules separately.

A Relx tobacco capsule can be used for 3-5 days, so generally, one or two capsules are sufficient for travel. The appearance design of Relx is very minimalist, with a metal matte texture, which feels good and is very suitable for young people or those needing it for business occasions.

When choosing an e-cigarette, one must consider the user cost. Due to the high prices of Marlboro and HEETS capsules and their tendency to run out of stock, the user cost of IQOS and Lil increases, making daily consumption slightly higher than similar tobacco products. Relx, on the other hand, has a very friendly price, with the device coming with 2 capsules for a total of 299, and a box of capsules costing 99, making it very convenient to purchase without worrying about stock shortages.

Someone once calculated how much money smoking Relx could save you. A box of capsules contains three capsules.

Calculating based on one puff per second:

In terms of dosage, one capsule is equivalent to 3 packs of cigarettes, meaning 1 pack of cigarettes = 1/3 of a capsule.

If calculated in terms of traditional cigarettes, smoking Relx is equivalent to buying a pack of cigarettes for 11 yuan, which is less than half the price of traditional cigarettes.

If you smoke a pack a day, you can save 14 yuan per pack, which adds up to 5110 yuan a year. Compared to IQOS, the savings are even greater!

In summary, all three devices have their pros and cons. Currently, many agents no longer deal with IQOS and Lil, and for friends who smoke these two types of e-cigarettes, if you need to find a substitute for these two products, then Relx is also a good choice.

Finally, as usual, it's time for benefits. If you need to contact the Relx manufacturer for a few Relx e-cigarettes for testing or to wholesale some, you can contact the official WeChat: vapeos or call: 15611665151.
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