Both companies Dyson and Tineco have products that can be called the best cordless vacuum cleaners in the industry. The Dyson V11 and Tineco PURE ONE S12 are the smartest cordless cleaners on the market because of app compatibility, and sensing systems that are able to recognize dust or carpets. What makes the latest Dyson and Tineco one of the best cordless vacuum cleaners ever existed?
You can read the article or watch the video about the Tineco vs. Dyson from actual users who have both of the units what they think about each and which one they use the most.
Each vacuum has sealed HEPA filtration and is safe for very sensitive to dust people, is capable of removing pet hair even on high-pile carpets, also is suitable for hard floors and all types of carpets. Both are lightweight and have a display that shows how much time left before the cleaner is out of charge, current cleaning mode, and gives you infortmation about maintainance.
Cordless vacuums are convenient to use and always ready-to-go, you don't have to deal with cords. The Dyson V11 and Tineco PURE ONE S12 are the best on the market and it is hard to say which one is better but let's figure out what is the difference between the two and which would suit your needs.
Dyson V11 Absolute & Tineco PURE ONE S12 PLUS Comparison Table
| Specifications |  Dyson V11 Absolute |
 Tineco PURE ONE S12 PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life in low power settings | 70 min | 100 min |
| Battery life in max power settings | 8-14 min | up to 20 min |
| Battery in the box | 1 | 2 |
| Battery type | built-in | detachable |
| Battery capacity | N/A | 2,500 mAh |
| Dustbin capacity | 760 ml | 600 ml |
| Charging time | 270 min | 210 min |
| Suction power | 185 W | 150 W |
| Battery type | Nickel Cobalt Aluminum | Li-Ion |
| LED lights | no | yes |
| Carpet head | yes | yes |
| Soft roller | yes | yes |
| Noise level | 68 dB | 71 dB |
| Weight | 6.68 lbs | 6.6 lbs |
| Nozzle width | 9.8 in | 10 in |
| Length | 50.6 in | 47 in |
| App | no | yes |
| Dust Sensor | no | yes |
| Carpet Sensor | yes | no |
| HEPA filtration | yes | yes |
| Power suction control | no | yes |
| LED display | yes | yes |
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months |
| Price | £499.00 | $524.99 |
Before talking about the differences let's start with the similarities. Both vacuums can be transferred into a handheld mode, have extra accessories in the box, both are HEPA, the main machine is fully washable. Each has a display but the Tineco has a bigger screen. Since the Tineco and Dyson have strong suction, they are ideal for all types of surface and pet hair.
Both have a sealed HEPA filtration system which means the dust stays inside the dustbin as you vacuum
Dyson V11 vs. Tineco PURE ONE S12 the difference
For how long the Tineco and Dyson last
The Tineco cleaners have a detachable battery which helps to extend battery life if you get extra. The Dyson's battery is built-in and can not be removed manually but the manufacturer claims its battery lasts up to 15 years. The type of batteries is also different: Li-Ion (Tineco) and Nickel Cobalt Aluminum (Dyson). With two batteries, the Tineco works for up to 100 minutes while the Dyson can go for about 70 minutes on one charge.
The Dyson V11 Outsize has detachable batteries and provides 60 minutes of cleaning. It comes with two in the box.
The Dyson V11 and Tineco PURE ONE S12 modifications
The Dyson V11 has three main models: Absolute, Torque Drive, and Animal. The Absolute has an additional soft roller in the box and some extra accessories. The Torque Drive and Animal lack the soft roller. The Animal version is the cheapest and has a different type of display without a countdown timer. The specifications of the three of them are the same.
The Dyson V11 Outsize is also a part of the lineup but it is different from the other three. The cleaner is designed for big cleaning areas, has a wider cleaning head, longer battery life, it is the most powerful in the industry, and also has swappable batteries.
The Tineco PURE ONE S12 model line includes two modifications: S12 and S12 Pro EX. Both can be connected to the app, have a dust sensor, and a switch lock to keep the power button to the on position as you vacuum. Each has a cleaning head with LED lights to track dust and dirt in the dark.
The S12 and S12 Pro EX are equipped with a big display and have an adjustable suction control so you can set suction manually depending on cleaning tasks.
The PURE ONE S12 Pro EX is the only modification in the lineup that has an additional soft roller in the box
The Pro EX version comes with two cleaning heads, the standard, and the soft roller. One is great for carpets and suitable for solid floors, the other one is the best solution for bare flooring.
Other things
The Tineco cleaners have a cleaning head with LED lights. It helps to track dust in the dark and hard-to-reach places. The Dyson lacks this option.
Only the Dyson V11 Absolute and Tineco PURE ONE S12 PRO EX come with an additional soft roller for for hard floors
The Dyson has a bigger dustbin (760 ml vs. 600 ml). If you have pets that shed a lot, you probably would want to go with the Dyson but the Tineco's dustbin is relatively big too. We recommend emptying the bin after every cleaning as a clogged filter and full dust container cause suction loss.
How good is the filtration?
The Dyson's filter is sponge-like and can be washed with water. To start cleaning again, you have to wait for it to dry out. The Tineco has a rinse-free cleaning system that wipes the dust out dusting vacuuming. Because of this, the Tineco is always ready to be used.
The Dyson V11 and Tineco PURE ONE S12 are safe for allergy-sufferers
The Dyson V11 is the most powerful machine on the market (with the V11 Outsize having even more power). The Tineco is less powerful but still capable of deep carpet clean and can be used on medium-pile carpets.
Which one is better with pet hair?
Both have a similar design of the cleaning heads, however, the Tineco is slightly better at resisting hair tangling. Both doing well with pet hair, better than most cleaners on the market.
Smart sensors
Each has a smart sensing system that adapts battery life depending on the surface or dust.
The Dyson adapts battery numbers to a carpeted surface, while the Tineco does the same things on the dusty areas.
The smart sensing system makes battery life more efficient by boosting suction where it needs more power instead of running the vacuum on the highest settings all cycle.
The Tineco also can be connected to the app. Only a few vacuum cleaners have this option.
In short: what are the differences between the two?
- The Dyson is more powerful, has a built-in battery, a bigger dustbin, and adjusts suction to a carpeted surface. The Dyson V11 Outsize has detachable batteries, the biggest in the industry dustbin, the strongest suction, and a wider cleaning head.
- The Tineco modifications have detachable batteries, more accessories in the box, LED lights, can be connected to the app. They also adapts suction to big messes rather than to a floor type.
Dyson V11
Dyson V11 Torque Drive
The most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner
Senses carpeted surface to provide deeper cleaning. Suitable even for high-pile carpets, pet hair, big homes.
$567.99 on AmazonSafe for allergy and asthma sufferers.
So far, the Absolute modification is not available to buy in the US; however, it is on sale in the UK. Actually, there is also an Absolute+ version that is available to buy in some countries only. It has a few more accessories than the Absolute and also a standing charging dock.
The Absolute has the same accessory kit that the Torque Drive version does and in addition, it is equipped with a roller head that is more suitable for bare floor cleaning. The V11 Outsize does not have the soft roller in the box.
Only the Dyson V11 Absoute has a soft roller in the box that is ideal for hard floors
The Dyson is equipped with a LED/LCD screen depending on the model. The LED display (only in the Dyson V11 Animal) is basic, it shows battery level, and you can switch between cleaning modes, the LCD screen allows doing the same only it has an additional countdown timer.
The Dyson V11 Outsize is the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner in the industry
With a built-in battery, you get up to 70 minutes of runtime depending on the cleaning mode and the tool you're using.
The vacuum can sense carpets to provide deeper cleaning
The Dynamic Load Sensor (DLS) sensor recognizes carpeted surface and boosts up suction power to max level. When vacuuming a carpet, the battery level adapts to the surface draining faster but on hard floors returns to normal numbers.
With a wall-mounted docking station, the Dyson V11 can be stored on a wall. It also holds two more additional accessories.
Open the dustbin with one action
This vacuum is safe for allergies and asthma sufferers thanks to the sealed HEPA filtration. The dustbin can be emptied with one simple move.
Sealed filtration means the dust stays inside the dustbin as you vacuum
The Dyson V11 is the most powerful cordless vacuum cleaner, it performs flawlessly on bare flooring and provides deep cleaning on high-pile carpets handling even ultra-fine debris. With long battery life, the cleaner is perfect for bigger homes, it gives you enough power even on low and medium power settings.
The Dyson V11 Outsize is designed for big homes.
Tineco PURE ONE S12
Tineco PURE ONE S12 PLUS
The most-featured cordless vacuum
Has two detachable batteries that provide long battery life up to 100 minutes. Includes a soft roller for hard floors. Senses dust and boosts suction to ensure better cleaning. Has LED lights to track dirt. With a power suction control allows adjusting suction depending on cleaning tasks.
$524.99 on AmazonSafe for allergy and asthma sufferers.
The PURE ONE S12 models are HEPA with a sealed filtration system. The Pro EX version is the only modification that comes with a soft roller in the package. The Tineco's LED display shows battery level, estimated cleaning time, how much the brush roller is tangled, suction power, malfunction, etc.
Know estimated cleaning time with the LED screen
Two detachable batteries work up to 50 minutes each, when using one, the other one can be charged. In Max mode, the Tineco gives you the whole 20 minutes of cleaning (10 minutes each battery). The detachable batteries give you flex on cleaning time. If you need to cover a bigger area you don't have to wait until the vacuum is charged up, just swap the battery and get started. You can buy a third battery if needed.
The Tineco PURE ONE S12/S12 PRO EX are perfect for big households
The HEPA filtration of the Tineco is fantastic. With other filters, you have to wash it with water and let it dry. Tineco's filter does not need water. To make it clean, wipe it out, and it's ready to go.
So unlike the Dyson V11 that detects carpets, the Tineco has the iLoop Dust Sensor that senses debris and boosts suction power to provide deeper cleaning. It is more efficient, the battery lasts longer since you don't have to set max power settings. If your hard floors are dirty, the Tineco will boost suction, and if your carpet is not that dirty, the Tineco will save battery energy by not giving extra power when it's not needed.
The Tineco senses dirty spots and provides deeper cleaning on those areas
Another thing we have not seen before - is power suction control. The slider allows you to switch between Manual and Auto modes, with a capacitive touch bar, easily swipe up and down to adjust power. In Auto mode, the vacuum adapts battery life to dirty areas by increasing suction on those spots. In Manual mode, you adjust suction power depending on cleaning tasks.
Adjust suction power whether you need to clean big messes or use the Tineco for quick cleanups
The Tineco is the first cordless vacuum cleaner that can be connected to an app. The app allows you to receive real-time updates and keep track of your cleaning report, also easy to check malfunction, etc. You can ask Alexa for cleaning status, battery levels, reminders, etc.
The Tineco is one of a few cordless vacuum cleaners that have an app & integrates with Alexa
The Tineco has a Dual charging wall mount that holds the vacuum and 3 additional accessories onboard.
The Tineco PURE ONE S12 is a powerful vacuum cleaner that works well on carpet or bare-flooring. By adjusting suction power, you save battery life if you don't need extra power when vacuuming bare flooring or thin carpets. 100 minutes of battery life makes the Tineco perfect for big homes. A smart sensing system knows where bigger messes are and provide deeper cleaning on those spots.
Cleaning performance
Video made by Vacuum Wars
The Tineco PURE ONE S12 PLUS comes with two cleaning heads: one for bare floor and the second one for carpet. The Dyson V11 Absolute is equipped with two rollers as well, but the Absolue version does not come to the US market anytime soon, however, you can get the soft-roller on Amazon separately.
The Tineco has an airflow of 26 CFM to 43 CFM depending on the power setting which is more than the Dyson V10 on low power delivers (26 CFM vs. 18 CFM) but is higher on high power settings (43 CFM vs. 41 CFM).
The Dyson V11 delivers 30 CFM on low power and 59 CFM on high power. We should mention that even 43 CFM is a lot for a cordless vacuum, only the Dyson V11 shows more.
In a deep carped test made by Vacuum Wars, the Tineco S12 got 99% and the Dyson V11 got 102% and these are extremely high results even for corded vacuums.
The human hair test shows that the Tineco does a good job of transferring almost all hair straight into the dustbin. The Dyson also was good at this test, but the Tineco has a better anti-tangle system.
The pickup test shows mainly that both of them do a superb job at picking up different sized things from ultra-fine to large debris on carpet. Due to lack of the soft roller, the Dyson needs the gate to be open when picking up large stuff like cereals but it the end, it did well even with the carpet head. The Tineco though struggles with large debris on hard floor when the carpet roller is attached but has no issues when you switch it with the soft roller head.
Battery life is something to consider. The Dyson V11 has one built-in battery that lasts up to 74 minutes at 30 CFM on low and up to 8 minutes at 56 CFM on high power settings.
The Tineco has two detachable batteries that allow using the vacuum longer. One battery gets 50 minutes at 26 CFM on low and 10 minutes at 43 CFM on high power settings. Remember, if you use the second battery, cleaning time will double-up. Also, there is the Auto mode that optimizes battery life depending on the settings you set.
Tineco or Dyson?
The Tineco PURE ONE S12 V costs $399.99, the most-featured Tineco PURE ONE S12 PLUS will cost you $524.99.
The Dyson V11 Animal has an $581.0 price tag, the Torque Drive would be $567.99, and the Absolute version is on sale for about $800.
When the price is about the same, we have to look deeper at the advantages of each. Both vacuums are premium models and are great at picking up pet hair, handling ultra-fine debris even on high-pile carpets, and performing well on bare flooring.
The Tineco has detachable batteries, longer runtime, dust detection, power control, easy-to-clean HEPA filter, LED light heads, and the app. If your surface is mixed, you don't want to spend more time on maintaining, need the ability to adjust suction power the way you need, you have pets or long hair, consider getting the Tineco PURE ONE S12. The Tineco also handles hair a little bit better than the Dyson so if your hair is long or you have pets, keep that in mind. If you don't have carpets, we would either recommend getting the S12 PLUS model or any of the other models and buy a soft roller separately.
On the other hand, the Dyson V11 has a stronger motor and would be more suitable for homes with thick shaggy carpets, it has a bigger dustbin, which might be better for those who have pets. If your home is mostly about carpets or you have more than one pet and need extra cleaning power, get the Dyson V11. If you are looking for a decent cordless vacuum to clean carpets - any of those two would be ideal to get. The Torque Drive version though does not have a soft-roller head but it might not make a difference if you don't have a big area of hardwood flooring. You can also buy the soft roller additionally if needed.
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