Tineco PURE ONE S11 Vacuum Review

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 feels reasonably well-built. Its plastic body looks good from the outside, and it rests comfortably in your hand. That said, the plastic used isn't especially thick, and there are a couple of areas that seem particularly fragile, like the HEPA filter housing and the locking mechanism holding it closed, which opens much too easily. With the HEPA filter removed, it's also apparent that exhaust air is blown through a series of exposed wires, which is a little unusual.

Assembly and disassembly is fairly simple, with parts that clip into one another very easily. You'll need to screw its charging station into the wall when setting it up.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has quite a few parts that need periodic cleaning, but thankfully they're all very easy to access.

• Dirt Compartment: You can empty the dirt compartment by pressing the release latch at the front of the bin to open its bottom cover and unload its contents over a trash bin. Dust and debris can also get caught on the gasket around the dustbin door, so make sure not to dirty your clothes when opening it up. You can also completely detach it from the main body by pressing the switch under the trigger. It can be wiped out with a damp cloth whenever necessary, but it can be a little tricky to fit your fingers around the center-mounted filter housing. Make sure not to wash the dustbin under running water, as there's a dirt sensor on the inside. If the sensor does come in contact with water, the manufacturer advises drying it out with a hair dryer.
• Mesh Filter: The mesh filter is located inside the dustbin. You can remove it by opening the dustbin door and then twisting it counterclockwise within its housing. You should clean it after every use with a damp cloth.
• Pre-Filter: The pre-filter is inside a central housing in the middle of the dustbin, and you can remove it by pulling on the small release tab. You should clean it after every use with the included pre-filter cleaning attachment, which lets you use the vacuum itself to clean the filter. Put the pre-filter into the cleaning tool, insert the backup pre-filter into the vacuum, and run it on 'MAX' suction. This capability isn't all that useful in the real world, as using the vacuum to clean the pre-filter can dirty the backup filter. The manufacturer advises washing the pre-filter under water and drying it thoroughly before using the dedicated cleaning attachment, which makes using it somewhat redundant.
• HEPA Filter: The HEPA filter is found in a compartment above the vacuum handle. You can access it by pulling off the top cover and pulling it from its housing. It comes loose very easily. You should wash it under running water every three months.
• Multi-surface brushroll: You can pull out the floorhead's brushroll by unlocking its brushroll cover using a coin. Its grooved surface makes it easy to remove hair. No specific maintenance interval is given, but you should clean it with the included tool whenever you notice a buildup of debris.
• Soft brushroll: You can access the soft brushroll in much the same way by removing the cover on the side of the floorhead using a coin. Its flat surface allows you to slide off any tangled hair with ease. No specific maintenance interval is given, but you can use the included cleaning tool to clear any stuck-on debris as needed.
• Mini Power Brush: You can remove the turbo brush's brushroll by unlocking the brushroll cover using a coin. No specific maintenance interval is given, but you can use the included cleaning tool to clear any stuck-on debris whenever you notice a buildup of debris or tangled hair. Make sure not to splash this attachment with water to avoid damaging any of its internals.
• Dust Sensor: You can clean the dust sensor by removing any attachments fitted to the vacuum and then wiping the suction inlet down with a damp cloth. No specific maintenance interval is given, but the manufacturer recommends doing this regularly to prevent debris buildup.

You must air dry any part that's washed with water or a damp cloth for at least 24 hours before using it again. The vacuum's companion app can also remind you when it's time to replace or clean its filters.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 incurs low recurring costs.

• HEPA Filter: You should replace the HEPA filter every year.
• Pre-Filter: You should replace the pre-filter after six months of use.

You can buy a replenishment kit from the manufacturer that includes:

• 1x HEPA filter
• 2x Pre-filters

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is reasonably easy to store. While it's bigger than the Tineco PURE ONE X, it has a rack station to hold it upright, which also features a clip-on storage rack for two of its included attachments.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has a decently spacious dirt compartment. It offers roughly twice the debris capacity of the older Tineco PURE ONE X, so you won't have to empty it too often. It's made of clear plastic and features a visible max fill line, so you'll know when it's time to empty it.

• Tineco PURE ONE S11 cordless stick vacuum
• Vacuum body
• Dirt compartment
• Wand
• Pre-filter cleaning tool
• 2x Pre-filter
• 1x HEPA filter
• 1x Mesh filter
• User Guide
• Various tools and brushes
  • Full-size LED Multi-tasker power brush floorhead
  • Full-size LED Multi-tasker power brushroll
  • Soft-roller power brush floorhead
  • Soft-roller power brushroll
  • Turbo brush
  • Turbo brush brushroll
  • Combination upholstery tool/dusting brush
  • Crevice tool
  • Hair cleaning tool
• Charging station
  • Dock station
  • Clip-on tool storage rack
  • Power supply
  • 2x screws
  • 2x anchors

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is cordless, so its range is limited only by the room left in its dustbin and its remaining battery life.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is pretty lightweight. It's a little heavier than the Tineco PURE ONE X but still considerably lighter than most other conventionally-designed stick vacuums like the Dyson V15 Detect.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has decent battery performance. When used in its high-power 'MAX' mode, it runs out of power in just over 10 minutes, which doesn't give you a lot of time to deal with stubborn debris, but this also isn't unusual for a vacuum of this type. In its self-adjusting 'Auto' mode, it can run for a maximum of 40 minutes, which is considerably shorter than the Tineco PURE ONE X's runtime of about 70 minutes. On the upside, the S11 has a removable battery, so you can swap in a new one once the current battery pack is depleted. While the Tango variant we tested only comes with a single charging dock, the mid-range S11 model comes with a dual charging system for both of its included batteries. You can keep tabs on the vacuum's charge status via the trio of indicator lights on the pack itself or with its companion smartphone app.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has a couple of extra convenience features. The LED display screen can show you if the brushroll is stuck or if the hose is clogged. You can keep the vacuum on without having to hold your finger on the trigger using the locking lever, which makes it more comfortable to use during longer cleaning sessions. The onboard dirt sensor enables it to automatically increase its suction power when it detects high amounts of debris if you run it in its 'Auto' mode, though you can also just select the 'MAX' suction setting manually by pressing the power adjustment button on the vacuum. Once you've paired your smartphone with the vacuum using the Tineco Life app, you can adjust its suction power in finer detail with a slider. The app also provides you with a real-time runtime estimate, filter status, and a post-cleaning-session report.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 comes with a few attachments. There's a secondary floorhead with a soft brushroll for cleaning bare floors, a crevice tool for clearing messes in tight corners, a combination upholstery tool/soft-bristle dusting brush, and a turbo brush to help clean messes on fabric surfaces. It also comes with an attachment that you can use for cleaning its pre-motor filters, as well as a hook-blade cleaning tool to cut away tangled hair from its brushrolls.

You can use the Tineco PURE S11 as a handheld vacuum by removing its wand and floorhead.

This vacuum performs well on hard floors. It handles most common debris with ease but may struggle slightly with larger particles like cereal, requiring additional passes for a more thorough clean. Also, a small amount of finer debris, like sand, can get caught at the back of the floorhead and get swept back in a line, leaving some residue behind.

This vacuum offers acceptable performance on high-pile carpets. Some debris may get embedded in the carpet fibers, especially in the corners, where the vacuum has difficulty effectively removing it.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 does an okay job on low-pile carpets, picking up most debris types. However, a fine layer of dust often remains after a single back-and-forth pass, highlighting its limitations on this surface type.

This vacuum offers passable performance for pet hair on low-pile carpets. While it can capture most hair effectively, it often leaves behind hair strands, requiring multiple passes to fully clear the area.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has decent suction power. Its maximum advertised output of 130 W falls short of pricier alternatives like the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, and the difference is reflected in terms of deep cleaning capability on low-pile carpet or cracks and crevices. Still, compared to the Tineco PURE ONE X, the S11's multi-surface floorhead sits closer to the ground and has a narrower suction inlet, resulting in stronger overall suction force.

This vacuum offers decent airflow performance. While it doesn't handle heavier debris as easily as premium models like the Dyson V15 Detect, it's still functional in this area, performing similarly to other comparable models like the Tineco S10.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 is amazingly quiet. It's notably quieter than some pricier models like the Dyson V11 and won't be too disruptive for people nearby, especially if you use it in an enclosed room.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has decent maneuverability. Its lightweight construction makes it easy to push around or to pick up and carry over obstructions, and you can easily reconfigure it into a handheld vacuum for cleaning furniture. Its attachments are also very easy to swap out. However, its floorhead doesn't pivot especially smoothly, and you'll have to twist your wrist to clean under low-lying tables and chairs. Neither its soft roller nor its multi-surface floorhead are well-suited to cleaning carpets, as they both tend to get stuck on rug tassels and shag-pile carpeting. Look at the Samsung Jet 75 if you want a more maneuverable cordless stick vacuum.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 does a great job handling pet hair on furniture when used with its mini turbo brush tool. It collects long and short strands without issue, and the vacuum automatically increases its suction power in areas where there's a high concentration of pet hair.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 has good air filtration performance. Its four-stage filtration system, comprised of its cyclone, mesh, pre-motor, and HEPA exhaust filter, lets it trap most small allergens.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11 does a great job dealing with debris in cracks and crevices when used with its soft roller floorhead. Its dirt detection system is really helpful for this sort of use case, as the vacuum automatically ramps up its suction power when navigating over crevices with a lot of debris.

The Tineco PURE ONE S11's soft roller floorhead has no impact on dried-on stains.