IQOS Vaping Device: Not Only Does It Feel Like a Real Cigarette, Even the Habit Is Strikingly Simila
IQOS is not only similar to real cigarettes in taste, but also in the overall smoking routine. I originally had no plan to buy this cool little IQOS device on my trip to Nagoya, Japan, but in the city these cartridge-based vaping devices were incredibly p
The IQOS vaping device not only feels like a real cigarette, but the habit is strikingly similar!
Originally, I didn’t plan to buy this cool gadget, IQOS, during my trip to Nagoya, Japan. However, in the city, this type of e-cigarette that requires tobacco sticks is very popular, and many of my friends have switched from traditional cigarettes to this. What exactly is the charm of IQOS that piqued my curiosity, especially since I have been smoke-free for three years?
Although IQOS contains tobacco components, its design does not allow customers to directly ignite and inhale it, so it is not considered a cigarette. According to the World Health Organization, e-cigarettes are products that do not burn or contain tobacco components, and their principle of use is to vaporize a solution for inhalation. Since tobacco sticks do not contain a solution, IQOS is not classified as an e-cigarette. --Wikipedia
In fact, IQOS is neither a cigarette nor an e-cigarette, but since there is no new term for it, the general public tends to think of it as leaning more towards e-cigarettes. To avoid confusion, it is best to refer to it directly as IQOS, which makes it clear what you are talking about, and this terminology is also applicable abroad.
IQOS: The e-cigarette that resembles a real cigarette the most and is the healthiest option
After researching IQOS on Wikipedia, I felt that this is the first time that everyone and major institutions recognize it as a much healthier option compared to traditional cigarettes. The previous type of "e-cigarette" that required refilling was controversial because studies could not confirm that it was less harmful than real cigarettes, and some institutions even concluded that it could be more harmful.
IQOS is healthier than traditional cigarettes in several ways:
Here are two excerpts from the IQOS page on Wikipedia:
The manufacturer PMI claims that compared to the smoke produced when cigarettes are burned, the aerosol produced by IQOS during heating contains an average of 90% to 95% fewer harmful or potentially harmful substances, reducing potential risks. Since IQOS does not produce smoke or ash when heating tobacco sticks, users are left with only a small amount of odor compared to traditional smokers. The heating stick of IQOS has mechanisms to control temperature and prevent overheating, preventing tobacco from burning. --Wikipedia
The UK Committee on Toxicity (COT), the Committee on Carcinogenicity (COC), and the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) state that users of heated non-combustible tobacco products face a 50% to 90% reduction in harmful or potentially harmful substances compared to smokers of traditional cigarettes. --Wikipedia
IQOS Advantage 1: Reduces the harm of secondhand smoke
The aerosol produced by IQOS during heating contains 90-95% fewer harmful substances compared to traditional cigarette smoke, which is a significant improvement for both the user and those around them. Smokers no longer have to worry about harming their partners, family, or friends.
IQOS Advantage 2: Without the terrible tar, everything gets better
When I was still smoking, I researched that the most harmful and addictive component in cigarettes is not nicotine, but tar! Therefore, at smoking cessation clinics, they would give you nicotine patches to supplement nicotine, but tar is not something you can replace! Thus, as mentioned in the second excerpt, IQOS is a healthier choice compared to traditional cigarettes, with a 50%-90% reduction in harmful substances.
IQOS Advantage 3: Minimal odor, reducing rejection from those around you
Smokers often feel the rejection from others, especially their partners, because others may not directly tell you, but they will say, "You smell bad!" I believe smokers often hear this phrase. However, IQOS does not have a strong odor and does not produce ash. When I stayed with friends in a non-smoking hotel in Japan (where IQOS is allowed), I completely did not smell anything when they used IQOS.
IQOS Advantage 4: All habits are almost like real smoking, making it easier for smokers to switch
This point may seem unimportant, but it is actually very important. For some people, the difficulty in quitting smoking is not the addiction but the habit and significance of it. Sometimes, after completing a task or feeling down, taking out a cigarette to smoke is a moment of reflection and rest; it is an enjoyment and a ritual. Therefore, the IQOS produced by Marlboro truly captures the hearts of smokers. It requires changing the "tobacco sticks," and a pack still contains 20 sticks, which look very similar to traditional cigarettes in both packaging and appearance. Each stick can be smoked for about 5 minutes, closely resembling traditional smoking. In contrast, I also tried a tobacco stick e-cigarette from another major brand, "Seven Stars," in Nagoya, which did not capture this psychological detail as well.
IQOS Advantage 5: It’s a fresh gadget! Among friends, it stands out!
Taking out IQOS will definitely make you the center of attention among your smoking friends. Since most people have not tried it yet, when you bring IQOS to visit friends, they will definitely be very interested in this novel gadget. The best part is that IQOS is shareable because you smoke from the filter tip, so as long as you replace it with a new stick, you can let friends experience this cool gadget without the need to share saliva like with previous e-cigarettes or Seven Stars e-cigarettes.
Unboxing IQOS & Experience After Three Years of Quitting Smoking
Well, out of curiosity, I decided to buy one! But since I have been smoke-free for three years, I didn’t plan to start using IQOS again. However, I decided to give it to a relative who still smokes, but to gift it, I had to know how to use it first! Otherwise, who would know how to use such a trendy gadget, right? So I opened it up to try it! This is definitely not an excuse to have a smoke!
How to use IQOS: Combine the IQOS device and tobacco sticks
After three years without smoking, I was a bit excited to try an IQOS stick. After unboxing, I found that the charging case had some power, so I directly placed the IQOS device inside to start charging. The light on the case started flashing, and after about six minutes, the light stopped flashing, indicating that it was fully charged, and I could take out the IQOS device to enjoy a Marlboro IQOS stick!
Once the device was charged, I took it out, inserted a dedicated IQOS tobacco stick, and pressed the gold button for a long time until it started flashing, indicating that the device was heating the IQOS stick. Once the light stopped flashing, it meant heating was complete, and I could start inhaling.
Experience of a Former Smoker with IQOS
I must say, this device really feels like smoking a real cigarette. However, contrary to my expectations, when my friends used IQOS in the hotel or outside, I didn’t smell anything, but when I used it, I found it quite smelly! The taste in my mouth was also quite unpleasant! It was that feeling of the first cigarette or the first smoke after a long time; the taste of tobacco was very prominent. After about a dozen puffs, the light would flash again, indicating that it was almost finished. After taking two more puffs, the light would go out completely, indicating that the stick was done.
Moreover, I was always hesitant to take deep puffs; I felt this stick was a bit strong. However, when I tried a similar product, Ploom Tech, from Seven Stars in Nagoya, my experience was the opposite; I wanted to take deep puffs but felt like I wasn’t getting anything, which is why I went to buy IQOS.
IQOS will also burn out if left unused, just like traditional cigarettes
If you heat IQOS and only take two puffs before leaving it, after a while, it will automatically stop, just like a traditional cigarette that will burn out if left unattended. The long ash is something everyone has experienced, and of course, IQOS stops because it runs out of power, but the duration is actually quite similar to traditional smoking.
Conclusion on Unboxing and Trying IQOS
I believe IQOS is successful. After all, besides me, who is already a former smoker, most smokers' responses are positive. From my observations in daily life, they are indeed replacing traditional cigarettes with IQOS, unlike previous e-cigarettes, which many still carried traditional cigarettes and alternated between the two. With IQOS, it directly replaces traditional smoking.
When I gave it to a friend, it was also their first time trying IQOS. You could see their surprised expression after the first puff, and they looked up at me and said, "It doesn’t taste like smoke, but it really feels like smoking, and it seems to have no odor." Additionally, considering health factors, if I were a smoker, I would switch to IQOS. However, if you want to save money, IQOS won’t help much because even when bought at duty-free shops in Japan, the average price for a pack of IQOS is still over 100 TWD. It can only be said to be a healthier alternative, but it won’t save you money on smoking! But after all, health is priceless, isn’t it?
Originally, I didn’t plan to buy this cool gadget, IQOS, during my trip to Nagoya, Japan. However, in the city, this type of e-cigarette that requires tobacco sticks is very popular, and many of my friends have switched from traditional cigarettes to this. What exactly is the charm of IQOS that piqued my curiosity, especially since I have been smoke-free for three years?
Although IQOS contains tobacco components, its design does not allow customers to directly ignite and inhale it, so it is not considered a cigarette. According to the World Health Organization, e-cigarettes are products that do not burn or contain tobacco components, and their principle of use is to vaporize a solution for inhalation. Since tobacco sticks do not contain a solution, IQOS is not classified as an e-cigarette. --WikipediaIn fact, IQOS is neither a cigarette nor an e-cigarette, but since there is no new term for it, the general public tends to think of it as leaning more towards e-cigarettes. To avoid confusion, it is best to refer to it directly as IQOS, which makes it clear what you are talking about, and this terminology is also applicable abroad.
IQOS: The e-cigarette that resembles a real cigarette the most and is the healthiest option
After researching IQOS on Wikipedia, I felt that this is the first time that everyone and major institutions recognize it as a much healthier option compared to traditional cigarettes. The previous type of "e-cigarette" that required refilling was controversial because studies could not confirm that it was less harmful than real cigarettes, and some institutions even concluded that it could be more harmful.
IQOS is healthier than traditional cigarettes in several ways:
Here are two excerpts from the IQOS page on Wikipedia:
The manufacturer PMI claims that compared to the smoke produced when cigarettes are burned, the aerosol produced by IQOS during heating contains an average of 90% to 95% fewer harmful or potentially harmful substances, reducing potential risks. Since IQOS does not produce smoke or ash when heating tobacco sticks, users are left with only a small amount of odor compared to traditional smokers. The heating stick of IQOS has mechanisms to control temperature and prevent overheating, preventing tobacco from burning. --Wikipedia
The UK Committee on Toxicity (COT), the Committee on Carcinogenicity (COC), and the Committee on Mutagenicity of Chemicals in Food, Consumer Products and the Environment (COM) state that users of heated non-combustible tobacco products face a 50% to 90% reduction in harmful or potentially harmful substances compared to smokers of traditional cigarettes. --Wikipedia
IQOS Advantage 1: Reduces the harm of secondhand smoke
The aerosol produced by IQOS during heating contains 90-95% fewer harmful substances compared to traditional cigarette smoke, which is a significant improvement for both the user and those around them. Smokers no longer have to worry about harming their partners, family, or friends.
IQOS Advantage 2: Without the terrible tar, everything gets better
When I was still smoking, I researched that the most harmful and addictive component in cigarettes is not nicotine, but tar! Therefore, at smoking cessation clinics, they would give you nicotine patches to supplement nicotine, but tar is not something you can replace! Thus, as mentioned in the second excerpt, IQOS is a healthier choice compared to traditional cigarettes, with a 50%-90% reduction in harmful substances.
IQOS Advantage 3: Minimal odor, reducing rejection from those around you
Smokers often feel the rejection from others, especially their partners, because others may not directly tell you, but they will say, "You smell bad!" I believe smokers often hear this phrase. However, IQOS does not have a strong odor and does not produce ash. When I stayed with friends in a non-smoking hotel in Japan (where IQOS is allowed), I completely did not smell anything when they used IQOS.
IQOS Advantage 4: All habits are almost like real smoking, making it easier for smokers to switch
This point may seem unimportant, but it is actually very important. For some people, the difficulty in quitting smoking is not the addiction but the habit and significance of it. Sometimes, after completing a task or feeling down, taking out a cigarette to smoke is a moment of reflection and rest; it is an enjoyment and a ritual. Therefore, the IQOS produced by Marlboro truly captures the hearts of smokers. It requires changing the "tobacco sticks," and a pack still contains 20 sticks, which look very similar to traditional cigarettes in both packaging and appearance. Each stick can be smoked for about 5 minutes, closely resembling traditional smoking. In contrast, I also tried a tobacco stick e-cigarette from another major brand, "Seven Stars," in Nagoya, which did not capture this psychological detail as well.
IQOS Advantage 5: It’s a fresh gadget! Among friends, it stands out!
Taking out IQOS will definitely make you the center of attention among your smoking friends. Since most people have not tried it yet, when you bring IQOS to visit friends, they will definitely be very interested in this novel gadget. The best part is that IQOS is shareable because you smoke from the filter tip, so as long as you replace it with a new stick, you can let friends experience this cool gadget without the need to share saliva like with previous e-cigarettes or Seven Stars e-cigarettes.
Unboxing IQOS & Experience After Three Years of Quitting Smoking
Well, out of curiosity, I decided to buy one! But since I have been smoke-free for three years, I didn’t plan to start using IQOS again. However, I decided to give it to a relative who still smokes, but to gift it, I had to know how to use it first! Otherwise, who would know how to use such a trendy gadget, right? So I opened it up to try it! This is definitely not an excuse to have a smoke!
How to use IQOS: Combine the IQOS device and tobacco sticks
After three years without smoking, I was a bit excited to try an IQOS stick. After unboxing, I found that the charging case had some power, so I directly placed the IQOS device inside to start charging. The light on the case started flashing, and after about six minutes, the light stopped flashing, indicating that it was fully charged, and I could take out the IQOS device to enjoy a Marlboro IQOS stick!
Once the device was charged, I took it out, inserted a dedicated IQOS tobacco stick, and pressed the gold button for a long time until it started flashing, indicating that the device was heating the IQOS stick. Once the light stopped flashing, it meant heating was complete, and I could start inhaling.
Experience of a Former Smoker with IQOS
I must say, this device really feels like smoking a real cigarette. However, contrary to my expectations, when my friends used IQOS in the hotel or outside, I didn’t smell anything, but when I used it, I found it quite smelly! The taste in my mouth was also quite unpleasant! It was that feeling of the first cigarette or the first smoke after a long time; the taste of tobacco was very prominent. After about a dozen puffs, the light would flash again, indicating that it was almost finished. After taking two more puffs, the light would go out completely, indicating that the stick was done.
Moreover, I was always hesitant to take deep puffs; I felt this stick was a bit strong. However, when I tried a similar product, Ploom Tech, from Seven Stars in Nagoya, my experience was the opposite; I wanted to take deep puffs but felt like I wasn’t getting anything, which is why I went to buy IQOS.
IQOS will also burn out if left unused, just like traditional cigarettes
If you heat IQOS and only take two puffs before leaving it, after a while, it will automatically stop, just like a traditional cigarette that will burn out if left unattended. The long ash is something everyone has experienced, and of course, IQOS stops because it runs out of power, but the duration is actually quite similar to traditional smoking.
Conclusion on Unboxing and Trying IQOS
I believe IQOS is successful. After all, besides me, who is already a former smoker, most smokers' responses are positive. From my observations in daily life, they are indeed replacing traditional cigarettes with IQOS, unlike previous e-cigarettes, which many still carried traditional cigarettes and alternated between the two. With IQOS, it directly replaces traditional smoking.
When I gave it to a friend, it was also their first time trying IQOS. You could see their surprised expression after the first puff, and they looked up at me and said, "It doesn’t taste like smoke, but it really feels like smoking, and it seems to have no odor." Additionally, considering health factors, if I were a smoker, I would switch to IQOS. However, if you want to save money, IQOS won’t help much because even when bought at duty-free shops in Japan, the average price for a pack of IQOS is still over 100 TWD. It can only be said to be a healthier alternative, but it won’t save you money on smoking! But after all, health is priceless, isn’t it?
