Tineco released its top-tier wet-dry floor mops, the S9 Artist Steam, which not only function as a mop but also utilize steam to remove tough stains. Roborock also pulled out its newest F25 Ultra Steam. Let's discuss.
Roborock F25 Ultra Steam vs FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam
| Specs / Model |  Roborock F25 Ultra Steam |
 Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam |
|---|---|---|
| Specs | ||
| Steam temperature | 180°C / 356°F | 160°C / 320°F |
| Battery life | 60 min | 75 min (30 min steam) |
| Power | 22k Pa | 22k Pa |
| Cleaning modes | Auto, Sponge, Steam, Hot-water | Auto, Max, Steam, Suction |
| Clean water tank size (CWT) | 1,000 ml | 880 ml |
| Dirty water tank size (DWT) | 750 ml | 750 ml |
| Detergent dispenser | yes | no |
| Weight | 12 lbs | 9.5 lbs |
| Appearance | ||
| Crystal IMD layer | no | yes |
| 3D dynamic display | no | yes |
| Display | yes | yes |
| Thumb screen | no | yes |
| Height when flat | 4.92 in | 5.06 in |
| Cleaning Mechanics | ||
| Enhanced Edge Cleaning | triple | triple |
| Steam cleaning | yes | yes |
| Hot water cleaning | 187°F | no |
| Wet-and-dry separation | yes | yes |
| Smooth Drive Support | yes | yes |
| Lay-Flat 180° | yes | yes |
| Saves cleaning performance in flat position | no | yes |
| Self-cleaning with heated water | 194°F | 185°F |
| Hot air drying | yes | yes |
| Water streak removal | yes | yes |
| Smart Features | ||
| Operation notifications | yes | yes |
| Flash charging | yes | yes |
| LED headlights | yes | yes |
| App integration & Voice assistant | yes | yes |
| Water flow & suction auto-adjust | DirTect | iLoop |
| Price | $549.99 | $949.0 |
To start the device, fill the water tank and press the Power button. The display alerts when something is happening and shows the current cleaning situation.
With a triple-edge design, the head reaches everywhere without missing spots.
A two-tank cleaning system separates clean and waste water, ensuring the roller is always clean. Both have similar self-cleaning technology.
Top-tier Steam cleaners
Roborock's best steam cleaner
Key features:
- The cleaning setting is adjusted for messy areas
- Cleans with hot water and hot steam
- Advanced self-cleaning technology
- Larger water tank
Roborock F25 Ultra Steam
Detergent dispenser for mopping mode | Reaches under furniture
Innovative hot water mopping and steam cleaning modes
$549.99 on AmazonThe Roborock features 2 cleaning modes, one uses hot water mopping, the other hot steam.
Innovative Steam Cleaning & Hot Water Cleaning
Switch between Auto, Steam, Hot-water, and Sponge modes.
Self-cleaning & other things
- The mode uses 356°F steam & 194°F heated water for self-cleaning
- Drying modes (203°F): fast and quiet drying.
Hot water cleaning is new to a Steam device
The cleaner connects to the app and alerts with a voice. The display shows the current cleaning job.
Performance features:
- 2 cleaning modes, hot water cleaning and hot steam cleaning.
- A larger water tank covers a bigger area.
- Auto cleaning intensity adjustment on dirty zones.
- AI assistant wheels help to maneuver.
- In a flat position, the cleaner is shorter.
- Detergent for the hot water cleaning mode to help with mopping.
- LED lights to help see in the dark.
- JawScrappers helps to reduce hair tangles.
- A 70° swivel lets you glide effortlessly around furniture and obstacles.
Compared to the Tineco, the Roborock lacks a unique design, full-path cleaning & drying, battery life, suction-only mode, 3D dynamic display, and thumb screen.
Innovative alternative to the Tineco
Tineco's best steam cleaner
Key features:
- New appearance with a crystal layer
- No suction loss when flat
- 3D dynamic display
- Longer battery life
- Full-path self-cleaning & drying
Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam
Steam helps to tackle tough stains | Unique design
Adjusts cleaning settings on messy areas
$299.0 on AmazonThe cleaner has a vivid display that shows the cleaning situation and alerts when something isn't right. A new cleaning head features swivel steering and is more maneuverable compared to the previous generation.
The longest battery life on the market
Flashdry technology completes a cleaning cycle in 5 minutes. The roller is fresh and dry, and is ready for another cycle.
Full-path self-cleaning washes and dries the whole machine after cleaning.
No need for manual maintenance.
Performance features:
- Doesn't lose suction when flat.
- SmoothDrive helps to run around furniture smoothly.
- Has a suction-only mode
- Full-path cleaning washes and dries the whole body
- Longer battery life
Cleans under furniture with no suction loss.
Appearance and other things
- A nice Crystal IMD layer
- New 3D dynamic display on the body
- Thumb screen
- Connects to the app
- Automatic water streak reverse to eliminate water residue after pressing the stop button.
A nice look makes the cleaner suitable for any modern house.
Compared to the Roborock, the Tineco lacks a hot-water mode, a different self-cleaning system, and a detergent dispenser.
Summing up
Editor's choice: Tineco FLOOR ONE S9 Artist Steam
The most aesthetic steam cleaner on the market with the longest battery life.
However, the Roborock has its features and is cheaper.
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