What's the difference between IQOS 3 DUO and IQOS ILUMA?

 IQOS ILUMA Smartcore Induction Technology heats tobacco instead of burning it to deliver the taste of real tobacco.  

IQOS ILUMA devices use the innovative  SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™. Compared to previous IQOS models  it takes heated tobacco to the next level. 
 
 

IQOS ILUMA unique features 

IQOS ILUMA devices have a new range of colours and accessories compared to IQOS 3 DUO devices. 

Using the SMARTCORE INDUCTION SYSTEM™ technology, IQOS ILUMA heats the TEREA tobacco stick from the inside with the help of a metal heating element. Both ends of the TEREA tobacco sticks are closed. 

Thanks to the technology: 

Better stick by stick consistency 

No more broken blades 

No tobacco residue in the holder 

No more cleaning 

Less smell* 

Easy insertion and extraction of TEREA tobacco sticks 

* 75% agreement amongst 726 adult consumers in Japan and Italy, 2020 – 2021. 

In addition, IQOS ILUMA has advanced features: 

Autostart preheating as soon as you insert the TEREA tobacco stick 

Smart gesture: you can check the battery charge level or the time left from the given use. To check the holder's charge level, lift your IQOS ILUMA holder towards you and the status lights will light up. The two light signals are for two uses, the one light signal means enough charge for one use 

IQOS 3 DUO unique features 

IQOS 3 DUO is available in four colors and with a range of accessories, in addition: 

The device heats the tobacco stick from inside with a heating blade, which called HeatControl technology. 

In contrast to TEREA sticks, HEETS tobacco sticks has a visible tobacco part. 

IQOS ILUMA devices are designed to be used with TEREA sticks only. Do not use IQOS ILUMA and/or TEREA with previous IQOS generations, as this may damage your device.