iQOS 3.0 Blue Edition Unboxing Review — Stylish and Hard to Miss!

iQOS 3.0, just buy it directly.

The latest version of iQOS is 3.0 and 3.0 Multi, which has been on sale for over a month. Currently, in China, you can generally find the Russian, Japanese, and Korean versions. Among them, the Japanese version is the hardest to get, as it is said that in Japan, one local passport can buy one. Tourists have no chance at all. However, I really like it, and even if I can't get the Japanese version, I will find a way to get the Russian version. Fortunately, the Russian version is reasonably priced, which is why I am writing this unboxing article.

Let's start the unboxing:

1. This product is definitely not available in the domestic market. If you want to buy it, you should find a friend to bring it or look for someone to buy it for you. The current prices are a bit high, with the Japanese version being the most expensive, followed by the Korean version, and the Russian version being the cheapest. I bought this Russian version; I originally planned to buy the gold one, but the seller said it was out of stock, so I had to settle for blue. It is said that the gold version is still the most expensive. Well, take a look at the box; this time the packaging is indeed different from the 2.4 plus version.

2. WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF IQOS™, the first layer of the box contains the iQOS heating stick and charging case. The blue color did not disappoint me; it is absolutely eye-catching. I summarized this product in one sentence: it is a killer gift for boys, men, and smoking girls!

3. From left to right: charging case, tobacco stick heating rod, cleaning tool for the heating rod, and charging head. This time the charging head is a bit larger compared to previous versions. I thought my Korean version would be like this, but when I asked a friend who bought the Japanese version, his charging head was also like this.

4. Here’s a stylish shot. By the way, the craftsmanship this time is much better than before, with tighter seams and joints. The paint finish is actually quite good and not easily scratched. But I don't know if it's because I like it too much or if I want to buy a protective case for it in the future...

5. Those who have used iQOS know that it comes with a cleaning tool for the heating rod. I previously wrote an article about the cleaning tool for the 2.4 plus version because it is really useful. It does not damage the heating element and can clean quite well. Combined with alcohol cotton swabs, it’s simply perfect. This time the cleaning tool is finer than before and can only be used on one end, meant for cleaning the heating element; the rod itself does not need cleaning.

6. Close-up of the iQOS 3.0 charging head, 5V 2A, suitable for 100V-240V voltage, which means it can be used in China without any issues. There’s a line worth noting: Made in China. This shows that our Chinese manufacturing is quite impressive. I checked the information on the packaging; although it is in a foreign language, there are ways to translate it. The content shows that the charging case and heater are produced in Malaysia. So it seems that only the charger is made in China.

7. The pace of the times must be followed. Devices still using micro USB ports are lagging behind. Therefore, this time iQOS 3.0 adopts a USB TYPE-C charging port, which works regardless of how you plug it in. A small upgrade, but a big consideration.

8. Pay attention to this side sticker; it is attached using a magnetic principle. The DIY fun of iQOS 3.0 lies here; you can change the color of the sticker as you like. You can buy the official base colors to stick on; I wonder if there will be third-party accessories in the future. I believe there will be, and they will definitely be particularly beautiful and cool stickers.

In summary, here’s a little recap of iQOS 3.0:

1. The appearance is more eye-catching than before.

2. The craftsmanship is more refined than before.

3. The failure rate is lower than before.

4. It is more worth buying than before.

Supplement:

1. I didn’t mention the included manual in this unboxing; there is indeed a manual in the packaging, in Korean and English, but I didn’t take a photo of it.

Finally, here’s a stylish usage photo: