Comprehensive review of the new fourth-generation IQOS 3 — is it worth buying?

IQOS 3 will be released in Japan on November 15. I am interested in buying it but don't know how to refer to it!

Packaging design!

First, open the packaging.

3▲ The packaging of IQOS 3 is more fashionable than IQOS 2.4 plus.

▲ Kaifeng. It feels very cost-effective...

▲ The contents start from the left, IQOS cigarette stick, IQOS charger, USB charger, USB Type-C cable, cleaning kit, and instructions.

Excellent design that can be mastered with one hand

The opening statement is a bit long, and the details of the IQOS 3 console are introduced.

First of all, each angle has a circular design, but previous models are relatively compact and easy to hold for women with small hands.

In addition, the rubber coating on the surface is comfortable to the touch and is not easy to slip. However, the texture of the surface coating with different colors is different. IQOS 3 follows the design of IQOS 2.4 plus.

▲ Circular design of curve characteristics. The color is-sky blue

▲IQOS 2.4 plus feels quite small

With the use of USB Type-C, the overall standard of battery-equipped digital accessories is gradually improving, so it is a good change.

▲ Side configuration of USB Type-C connector

▲ Power button key configuration. The LED indicator is a fashionable shape that looks like a thin light line. Bright enough brightness

Secondly, one of the big features of IQOS 3 is the "open side design." Resolved the previous case of lid failure in IQOS 2.4 / 2.4 plus.

▲ Press the door to open

▲ Cover design with seesaw structure.

▲ The contact part is made of magnets, so it is easy to put into the cigarette stick.

▲ Magnets also prevent the IQOS cigarette rods from falling off. By the way, you can also charge when the door is open.

With this configuration, the problem that the lid of IQOS 2.4 / 2.4 plus era is broken and cannot be charged is solved. In particular, the structure in which the magnet is equipped with a cover and charged while being opened is a good design for users.

What is the difference in the size between IQOS 3 and IQOS 2.4 plus?

It is much more compact than previous models, IQOS 3 IQOS 2.4 plus comparison.

▲IQOS3 (left) and IQOS 2.4 plus (right). The width is slim.

▲IQOS3 (top) and IQOS 2.4 plus (bottom). Same thickness.

▲IQOS3 (top) and IQOS 2.4 plus (bottom). IQOS 3 is also compact in depth.

The IQOS 3 cigarette stick is 5 grams heavier than the 2.4 cigarette stick. However, it still feels quite good to hold it in your hand.

door cover

The door cover of the IQOS 3 and the cover of the IQOS cigarette stick can be replaced by yourself and are sold in 12 colors respectively.

▲ Cover opened during replacement

▲ Gently remove the door cover. So magnets appeared

▲ Just replace the door cover you like and it's complete

The significant improvement in ease of use is brought about by the new IQOS cigarette stick

Let's take a look at the new IQOS cigarette stick. Because IQOS cigarette sticks have a good experience, there are new functions. The heating blade in the heart of the IQOS cigarette stick follows the design of the IQOS 2.4 Plus. This is still the same experience and taste as before.

▲IQOS 3 cigarette sticks

Compared with previous models, the big differences are the contact points and vibration. The first is the contact point, but in this model, you can charge without worrying about the direction. When you need to charge, you can automatically charge the cigarette stick in the correct direction in the IQOS charging box.

▲ Round contact point

Next is vibration. IQOS 2.4 Plus only vibrates at the beginning of heating and before the end of suction. However, in IQOS 3, it can vibrate at the beginning of heating and at the end of heating. There are a total of 3 vibrations before the end of suction.

Compared to IQOS 2.4 Plus, it vibrates once more, but this feature reminds you of the progress of use when using it.

▲ Start button. The IQOS charging box is also a long and stylish LED indicator.

▲IQOS 3 can of course remove the bottle cap

Compared to IQOS 2.4 Plus, there are not much differences other than contact points and vibration and design.

▲IQOS 3 (left) and IQOS 2.4 Plus (right). The sense of size is roughly the same

▲IQOS 3 (left) and 2.4 Plus (right). The contact points are different!

▲IQOS 3 (left) and 2.4 Plus (right). The new air holes can be seen in the shape difference

▲ The taste is no different

Using IQOS 3 and IQOS 2.4 Plus, use time and charging time are compared.

First, the start-up time of the IQOS cigarette stick. I measured the time it took to hold the button for a long time until I could smoke. Since the small version of IQOS 2.4 Plus is for daily use, please understand how much the battery may age.

▲ First from IQOS 2.4 Plus. About 22 seconds #p#pagination title #e#

▲IQOS 3。about 20 seconds

Although I tried several times, it was normal for me to have a slight error in the starting time until I could smoke.

Next, test the charging time of the IQOS cigarette stick from the IQOS charging box. The official publicity was 40 seconds less, so what was the result?

▲ The first is IQOS 2.4 Plus. About three minutes and 15 seconds

▲ Follow IQOS 3. About 2 minutes and 34 seconds. Shorter than IQOS 2.4 Plus, about 41 seconds.

The charging time of IQOS 3 was measured several times between 2 minutes and 25 seconds and 2 minutes and 50 seconds.

The problem is IQOS 2.4 Plus. The measurement time of multiple IQOS charging boxes and IQOS cigarette stick combinations owned by Xiaobian is quite unstable between 3 minutes and 5 seconds and 4 minutes and 50 seconds. It can be speculated that this is an individual difference in the deterioration of IQOS tobacco rods and other conditions.

The charging time of IQOS 2.4 Plus is too large, so it can only be referred to. In IQOS 3, you can consider completing a cigarette in less than 3 minutes. If there is any follow-up report on the charging time, I will post it in the article.

IQOS 3! Summary:

Xiaobian believes that no matter what, IQOS 3 uses USB Type-C, the interval of use, appearance, and performance are worth purchasing in terms of these points.

IQOS 3 is recommended for people who used to be annoyed with charging the microusu charging port, high-end lives or heavy smokers.

If someone thinks those functions are unnecessary, they don't need to be replaced. If you feel that the IQOS 2.4 Plus features you are using are declining, you can buy IQOS 3.

Overall, IQOS 3 is no less than a high-end device for heated cigarettes. Ah, by the way, what Xiaobian recommends is that the color is gold, which I like local tycoon gold, and the high-end is not low-key!

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