IQOS Veev One Pod Vape Kit Review

When you think of the IQOS brand by Philip Morris International, the first thing that comes to mind is probably the famous heated tobacco system that has now been on the market for over a decade. IQOS has expanded beyond just offering tobacco products, though, and the brand now offers a range of beginner-friendly vape kits including the new IQOS Veev One pod system.

Designed to offer the most cigarette-like experience that a vaping device can possibly deliver, the IQOS Veev One is completely straightforward. Using it will be second nature to you within minutes of opening the box, and it’s entirely possible that it’s the first and last vaping device you’ll ever need to buy.

Key Features

• Very inexpensive starter kit – ideal as an impulse purchase for those who want to give vaping a try since it costs less than a pack of cigarettes
• Large selection of flavours, including two cigarette-like options and several fruity pods
• Straightforward experience – just charge the battery, insert a pod and vape
• Designed to feel as much like a cigarette as possible
• Pods are individually foil sealed for freshness

What Is the IQOS Veev One? Introduction

The IQOS Veev One is a pre-filled pod system along the same lines as devices like the Vuse Go Reload. The starter kit includes two foil-sealed pods, and the initial flavour selection depends on which version of the kit that you buy. They are:

• Classic Line: Includes pods in the Classic Tobacco and Blue Mint flavours. You should buy this kit if you want to experience the most cigarette-like Veev pod flavours.
• Refreshing Line: Includes pods in the Watermelon and Blueberry flavours. You should buy this kit if you want to move away from cigarette-like flavours and explore some sweeter options.

Using the Veev One system is completely simple. All that you need to do is:

• Remove the system from the box and connect it to your computer with the included USB cable to charge the battery. The Veev One kit includes a USB-C-to-USB-C cable, so you might need to supply an adapter if your computer doesn’t have a USB-C port.
• Remove a pod from its foil pouch and drop it into the chamber at the top of the Veev One device. The pod is magnetic and attaches securely. You don’t need to use the pod until it’s empty and can change flavours as often as you like by switching pods.
• Puff on the device like you would puff on a cigarette. The Veev One system has an automatic airflow sensor and generates vapour immediately when you inhale through it.
• Replace the pod when the flavour begins to taste burnt. Veev One pods are translucent, so you can remove the pod and look at it to see how much e-liquid is left.

What Veev Pod Flavours Are Available?

There are 12 Veev One pod flavours available at the time of writing. The selection includes a tobacco flavour (Classic Tobacco) and a menthol flavour (Blue Mint) along with 10 fruity options. They are:

• Blackcurrant: The classic taste of everyone’s favourite vintage candy in vapour form. Perfectly balanced, you’ll enjoy this one if you want a fruity flavour that isn’t too sweet.
• Blueberry: Bold and juicy, this is one of Veev’s sweeter options and will please you if you’re a fan of berry flavours.
• Blue Mint: Blue Mint is Veev’s option for people who want to enjoy an experience reminiscent of a menthol cigarette. It has a minty base flavour and a strong menthol finish.
• Blue Raspberry: This is the classic “blue slush” flavour and is probably the sweetest option among the dozen Veev pod flavours.
• Classic Tobacco: Nutty and robust, this is the Veev flavour that you’ll want if you’re looking for something that recreates the taste of a traditional cigarette as closely as possible.
• Grape: A dark grape flavour with plenty of complexity to counterbalance the fruity sweetness. Like the Blackcurrant offering, this is one of the Veev flavours that will probably appeal to you if you like fruity flavours that aren’t overwhelmingly sweet.
• Lemon Lime: This flavour tastes a bit like a citrus soda, with the addition of cool menthol providing a gentle tingle on the palate. If you like a fruity flavour with a bit of a sour backbone, this is definitely one of the offerings that you should try first.
• Mango: Sweet mango and peppery nicotine create a perfect pairing since fresh mango has a bit of a black pepper note. Everyone loves a great mango vape, so this should definitely be on your list of Veev pod flavours to try.
• Passionfruit Kiwi Guava: Out of the 12 flavours currently available for the Veev One, Passionfruit Kiwi Guava is definitely the one with the strongest tropical vibe. With three separate flavour notes, it’s also the most complex flavour currently available for this device.
• Pineapple: Capturing the juicy flavour of tropical pineapple, this is the other Veev flavour aside from Lemon Lime that you’ll want to try if you appreciate a vape flavour that adds a bit of tartness.
• Strawberry: Strawberry is traditionally one of the sweeter vape flavours, but Veev’s version of this flavour ditches the candy-like approach in favour of a flavour profile that more closely resembles the real fruit.
• Watermelon: Veev’s Watermelon flavour captures the sweet flavour of watermelon, bringing back your favourite memories of watching the summer sunset on the back porch.

One of the biggest trends in modern vaping is that many companies are now adding low levels of menthol to their fruity flavours to provide a bit of cooling without significantly changing the character of those flavours. You’ll notice that many of Veev’s fruity flavours follow this trend and include a bit of menthol as well. It’s not the same cold rush that you get with the Blue Mint flavour and is more like the experience of drinking a beverage out of the refrigerator rather than at room temperature.

How Does It Vape?

In the introduction to this article, we alluded to the fact that the Veev One is designed to have a more cigarette-like feel than other vaping devices. That’s been accomplished by giving the Veev One device small airflow openings. The restricted airflow mimics the tight draw of a cigarette, which has three effects.

• The Veev One produces smaller vapour clouds than other devices, more closely resembling the smaller clouds that you get when you smoke a cigarette.
• Because the smaller airflow openings force a slower draw, the Veev One produces a stronger and more assertive throat hit than many other vapes.
• Veev One pods deliver more puffs before running out of e-liquid. While the average 2 ml vape pod delivers up to 600 puffs, Veev One pods deliver up to 1,000 puffs.

How Long Do IQOS Veev Pods Last?

IQOS Veev pods contain 2 ml of e-liquid with a nicotine strength of 1.8 percent or 18 mg/ml. That’s 36 mg of nicotine in all, which you will most likely find sufficient for about two days of vaping per pod.

How Does It Look and Feel?

Between the device’s matte black metallic exterior and translucent black pod, the Veev One has a slightly utilitarian appearance. A ring at the base of the pod adds a splash of colour, though, and it also allows you to identify which flavour is installed at a glance – a welcome feature if you’re the type of person who likes to switch flavours often. The edges of the Veev One device are gently curved, which aids ergonomics and ensures that the system will feel sleek and weightless when you carry it in your pocket.

While the Veev One certainly doesn’t stand out like some other vaping devices, we don’t think that’s what this device’s target market necessarily wants. New vapers who just want something that’s simple and feels like a cigarette will probably appreciate the Veev One’s more discreet design.

What Are the Advantages of the IQOS Veev One?

• The smaller airflow vents allow the Veev one to closely mimic the tight draw and assertive throat hit of a real cigarette.
• The selection of 12 flavours includes options from every major flavour profile except candy and dessert. Most people will find at least one flavour that’s perfect for them.
• The Veev One is designed for maximum simplicity; just charge the battery, insert a pod and vape.
• While not especially eye catching, the design of the Veev One is very discreet.

Any Clear Disadvantages?

• Some people may prefer vapes that have flashier designs and produce bigger clouds, but those people probably wouldn’t be considering the Veev One anyway.

Verdict

The IQOS Veev One isn’t designed for cloud chasing – it’s designed to deliver a cigarette-like experience and cigarette-like satisfaction. It’s intended for first-time vapers, and it’s ideal for that target market.

Will you eventually end up switching to a refillable vape that offers greater freedom to control your flavour and nicotine strength? It’s possible, but that depends on how your journey as a vaper ultimately proceeds. Some people end up thinking of vaping as something of a hobby. For others, it’s a replacement for cigarettes and nothing more.

If you end up falling into the second category, it’s entirely possible that the Veev One will be the only vaping device you’ll ever need. It’s designed as a cigarette replacement and succeeds at that goal just about perfectly.

If you end up becoming a vaping hobbyist, on the other hand, you can’t get there until you’ve taken the first step – and it’s hard to imagine any first step being better than the Veev One.