IQOS Heets Review and Instructions. All You Need to Know About the IQOS Heets

The IQOS is a newly introduced smoking and vaping alternative referred to as heated not burned smoke. The devices are built by Philip Morris International, PMI which has tried to come up with a new way for people to vape. The device was recently introduces into the European and UK market after a massive success in the USA.

The device is a smokeless unit which uses tobacco filled cartridges and look more like a cigarette. They are heated and not burnt like old cigarette used to. They produce no smoke at all, just a throat hit and that is all it does. 

Build and quality design

One thing to note about the IQOS HEETS when you take it out of the package is how they are built from higher end materials with top-notch technology. This clearly explains why the research and the developments of the product took ten years before it finally came into the market. The device package comes with three crucial parts, the Holder, the charger and the HEETS which are the tobaccos sticks. 

The Holder looks like a traditional cigarette and you can easily confuse it for one. The only difference between the HEETS and vape pens is that it uses actual tobacco instead of nic salts or nicotine e-liquids. It can burn up to 350° Celsius but you will not get any smoke, combustion or ashes. The heat producing apparatus is a blade like device or element which is located at the top of the device.

The pocket charger is a pocket friendly device that you can always carry around. That is the main role of this unit. It is very simplistic and holds in the battery which holds the IQOS. The charging system has LED indicators which indicate how much power is left in the device. The top is made of a small stainless steel square which you can open by flipping to expose the docking port of the device. 

How to use the IQOS HEETS

To use the IQOS HEETS, you need to insert them into the pod and then press down the button for five second until a green LED light blinks. It can take up to 20 seconds to heat the device to maximum temperature. The heating element then remains active for close to six minutes which has been set to be similar to the time it takes to smoke a combustible cigarettes.

When you smoke for close to five minutes, the LED light changes to an orange color to show you that the device is likely to switch off shortly and you need a new Heet. 

The device has been made to mimic the lasting time of a combustible cigarette accurately. You can also turn the device off as you wish, you only have to use a new heet and insert the holder in the charger for it to serve you for the second time. The charging pocket also has its own power buttons which you can use to turn them on and off. You can also recharge the pocket charger using a USB cable which is usually included in the package. 

Flavor production and options

The HEETS are built top give a good mouth to lung smoking which is expected in combustible cigarettes. These units are available in three different flavors which you can select to use according to your personal preferences. Below are the color codes which you can use to select your flavor options. 

• HEETS Amber, this is the classic rich tobacco flavor
• HEETS Yellow, this is a more smoother tobacco blend
• HEETS Turquoise, this is a smoother menthol blend for cool smoking

To get the best flavor from the HEETS, you need to take it out of the package and push one down with the side with tobacco going in first. It will be placed at the top of the IQOS holder which you will be vaping on. There is a slight resistance since the heating element cuts into the tobacco but if you smoothly push it down, it will hit the base of the housing. 

Battery and charging

The IQOS has two charging processes that a user needs to focus on. First of all, the holder needs frequent charging which is done by placing it inside the pocket charger. Below are the indicators that show whether you need to charge your holder or not.

When it is blinking green when the holder is in the unit, it shows that the IQOS device is charging. If the color turns to solid green, you have a fully charged device and when it turns orange, then you have poorly connected the IQOS to the charging unit. If it shows you a red light, it shows that your device is not charging perfectly.

To know when you need to charge your pocket charger, there are four LED lights which will show the power status. If four LED lights are on, it means your unit is fully charged, if they are only three lights, then your battery is at 75%. Two indicator lights show that you have a 50% charge and if only one light is left on, then you have a 25% charge.

The heater also needs to be frequently cleaned. The heater is the small blade which is in the IQOS device and you are required to remove all the residue left behind after you are done smoking on it. If it lights orange, it means that your cleaning process is about to start.

A green light shows that the device is in the process of cleaning. A blinking red light shows that your charger has malfunctioned and no light indicated your device is off. The cleaning process will only commence once you have gone through 20 HEETS.

Performance of the IQOS HEETS

The IQOS HEETS is a different kind of performer especially for people who are used to smoking combustible cigarettes or vapes. The whole unit is simple to set up and very easy to use. There are no airflow settings or wattage controls and you can only change the HEETS.

This device does not give any amount of smoke so if you are a cloud chaser then this device will not satisfy you at all. The device however has a good way of delivering flavor since it mimics the performance of traditional cigarettes but without the smoke. It also has some good throat hits which seem to be impressive to most flavor chasers.

Pros and cons 

Pros

• Operational immediately you take it out of the package
• The pocket charger lasts for a very long time keeping your holder powered
• It is compact and portable

Cons

• The pocket charger only works with the provided power plug
• Only available in three varieties
• Has tobacco elements
• Expensive

Alternative Vape: UPENDS

Uppen

The uppen is a mini-pod system from UPENDS that offers a cheaper and innovative vape alternative. The device features the best design, performance and is also easy to use. It features the innovative Etchip flavor master 2.0 coil, which has an enlarged heating area to improve efficiency.

It gives you a satisfying vape on the first puff. Giving you an original vapor. The uppen cap is also good for protecting your liquids from oxidation, so you can vape even when you go for long without vaping.

Conclusion

The IQOS HEETS is a new and revolutionary vape system that has come at a time where most companies are trying to cut down tobacco consumption. The device is a possible competitor to vape pens only that it uses tobacco.

The good thing is that it does not burn any elements, it only heats the tobacco meaning that whatever is produced is safe for all kinds of smokers.

The IQOS HEETS also comes with impressive features such as pocket charger that stored the holder and powers it even more. You can also charge the pocket charger which means you will have enough power to keep your puffing on the HEETS for a very long time.