glo HILO vs glo HYPER PRO: Which Device Is Better in 2026?
British American Tobacco's glo range now includes two distinct heated tobacco devices: the new glo HILO and the established glo HYPER PRO. Both heat real tobacco sticks without burning, but they differ in technology, stick compatibility, and overall experience. Here's everything you need to know to choose the right one.
What They Have in Common
- Heated tobacco devices — no burning, no ash, no smoke
- Rechargeable via USB-C
- Compact, pocket-friendly design
- Compatible with BAT's tobacco stick ecosystem
glo HILO — The 2026 Flagship
The glo HILO is BAT's latest and most advanced heated tobacco device, launched in 2026. It features Turbostart technology for faster heat-up times and is compatible with the new virto™ tobacco sticks and rivo™ herbal sticks.
- Heating technology: Advanced convection with Turbostart
- Heat-up time: Faster than HYPER PRO thanks to Turbostart
- Stick compatibility: virto™ sticks (tobacco) and rivo™ sticks (herbal)
- Stick range: virto™ Azure, Classic, Golden, Signature, Silver; rivo™ Arctic Click, Scarlet Click, Violet Click
- Best for: Users who want the latest glo technology and the newest stick range
glo HYPER PRO — The Proven Performer
The glo HYPER PRO is the previous flagship device, still widely used and supported. It's compatible with the established neo™ tobacco sticks and veo™ plant-based sticks, offering a broad and well-developed flavour range.
- Heating technology: Convection heating
- Stick compatibility: neo™ sticks (tobacco) and veo™ sticks (plant-based)
- Stick range: neo™ Azure, Classic, Golden, Scarlet, Signature, Silver, Terracotta; veo™ Arctic Click, Blossom Twist Click, Green Click, Polar Twist, Violet Click
- Best for: Users who prefer a proven device with a wider, more established stick range
glo HILO vs glo HYPER PRO: Side-by-Side
| Feature | glo HILO | glo HYPER PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Generation | 2026 (latest) | Previous flagship |
| Heating | Convection + Turbostart | Convection |
| Tobacco sticks | virto™ | neo™ |
| Herbal/plant sticks | rivo™ | veo™ |
| Stick variety | 8 variants | 12 variants |
| Technology | Newer | Established |
Which Should You Choose?
Choose glo HILO if you want the latest glo technology, faster heat-up times, and you're happy to use the newer virto™ and rivo™ stick range.
Choose glo HYPER PRO if you prefer a wider, more established stick selection with the proven neo™ and veo™ ranges, or if you're already familiar with the HYPER PRO ecosystem.
Note: virto™ sticks are not compatible with HYPER PRO, and neo™ sticks are not compatible with HILO — so your stick preference should guide your device choice.
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