What are the differences between HEETS and SMARTCORE STICKS™?

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Supporting services FAQ categories HeatControl Technology What are the differences between HEETS and SMARTCORE STICKS™?
Supporting services FAQ categories HeatControl Technology What are the differences between HEETS and SMARTCORE STICKS™?
IQOS devices are designed to work exclusively with our specifically designed, patented heated sticks. Exactly which heated sticks you can use will depend on the IQOS device you’re using.

HEETS VS SMARTCORE STICKS™

  • Heated tobacco devices from the IQOS ORIGINALS ONE and IQOS 3 DUO series, as well as older generations, are equipped with HeatControl Technology, and use HEETS heated tobacco sticks. These devices heat the tobacco gently via a heating blade inside the device. These types of IQOS devices and the HEETS tobacco sticks designed for them are no longer commercially available in Hungary.

  • The IQOS ILUMA generation of devices use SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™, which heats the tobacco from within the SMARTCORE STICKS™. IQOS ILUMA provides real tobacco taste. Moreover, unlike cigarettes, IQOS ILUMA does not burn tobacco and therefore produces no smoke.

  • Compared to HEETS sticks, SMARTCORE STICKS™ are sealed. So, when SMARTCORE STICKS™ are used with IQOS ILUMA there is no tobacco residue and no need to clean the device after use.

  • IQOS ILUMA device does not need cleaning.

  • SMARTCORE STICKS™ are designed to be used only with IQOS ILUMA.
    • Important information: This product is not risk free and provides nicotine, which is addictive. Only for use by adult smokers.