The Ultimate Tineco S6 vs. S5 Comparison Review

The Tineco Floor ONE S6 comes in the traditional upright Tineco wet and dry vacuum design with three main components.

There is the cleaning head at the bottom, the main unit that holds the tanks and the handle. Despite being from a Chinese brand, it boasts a robust design courtesy of the premium materials used in the construction.

This is not the type that will crack with minor falls. The unit is sleek and stylish, finished in black and silver, and measures 11 x 10 x 43 inches.

The Tineco S6 is such a versatile vacuum cleaner. Like its predecessors, it offers wet and dry vacuuming. For the record, this is a hard floor cleaner suitable for hardwood, tile, linoleum, vinyl, laminate, etc.

It is not designed for carpets, but if you want a carpet vacuum, try any of the latest wet/dry robot vacuums, such as Roborock and Deebot OZMO.

With excellent suction, it picks up all debris, from fine to large debris, and wipes out wet messes effectively. Even though this model is among the latest models, it doesn’t have the Steam Cleaning feature.

The new S6 has improved vacuuming performance as it packs a powerful motor whose suction power averages 15AW and 30AW, depending on the set mode. Talking of modes, we have Auto Mode and Max Mode, alongside a clever mode dubbed Suction Mode, which lets you vacuum only without releasing water.

Another feature worth mentioning is iLOOP Smart Sensor, which detects areas with a lot of dirt and debris and adjusts suction accordingly.

When it comes to agitation, this vacuum comes with a new design. To start, it offers Dual-Edge Cleaning for better coverage, especially along baseboards and wall edges.

It also features a floating scraper that rotates at 450RPM, agitating embedded dirt. Last, it features a true-HEPA filter with 99.97% efficiency and filters down to 0.3 microns.

As mentioned earlier, the Tineco S6 can offer wet mopping, so if you constantly have to deal with sticky messes, stains, and other wet messes, this is your match.

It features a dual tank design, allowing you to clean with fresh water always. The clean water tank has a 0.8L capacity, while the dirty tank can hold 0.7L. We like the iLOOP Smart Sensor Technology that can detect the mess and adjust the water flow accordingly.

Expect more water dispensation on bigger messes and, of course, little water for small messes. One of the best features this cleaner comes with is MHCBS Technology, designed to ensure a steady and precise water flow.

It also blends an integrated edgeless scraper that eliminates much of the dirty water from the floating scraper, ensuring that no streak marks are left behind. You can add a cleaning solution for the best results.

The Tineco S6 excels when it comes to usability. To start, the main components come assembled. You only have to fix a few components and charge the battery.

Next, on handling and maneuverability, we like the fact that it is lightweight and has a unique design for an easy time when cleaning.

The handling and turning are excellent, courtesy of the swivel mechanism on the cleaning head. You will also love the positioning of the controls for easy access.

Regarding controls, this vacuum takes usability a notch higher with the 3.6-inch LED that displays crucial operational data and hooks up with the Tineco Mobile Assistant app.

The Tineco S6 is a cordless wet and dry vacuum, so you are not limited when it comes to where you can clean. But on the downside, you are not guaranteed continuous cleaning.

It packs a powerful 3,900mAh lithium-ion battery that offers up to 35 minutes of runtime, enough to cover up to 2,500ft2. 35 minutes runtime is when the cleaner is in low-power mode.

However, when you switch to higher suction modes, the runtime drops to around 20-25 minutes.

Tineco S6 is not as maintenance-intensive as most of its counterparts. Of course, it requires periodic maintenance. For example, you must clean the filter and deep clean the brushroll occasionally.

These components should also be replaced when worn out. For daily maintenance, the heavy lifting will be filling and emptying the tanks.

But at least we have a self-cleaning mechanism that flushes dirt and clogs from the liquid tubes and brushroll in just a single click. What’s more? A feature dubbed Centrifugal Air Drying dries the brushroll.

Tineco S6 is a solid cleaner that guarantees excellent durability. It is backed up by a generous 1-year warranty that covers you if the cleaner develops manufacturing defects within the first year of buying.

However, make an effort to read the Tineco warranty terms to avoid inconveniences. Support is readily available via the company’s live chat and the Support Center, which consists of troubleshooting guides, FAQs, and user guides.

Last, parts and supplies are readily available on Amazon.