Tineco Floor One S5 vs Dyson PencilWash
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Quick take: The Tineco Floor One S5 runs longer per charge (35 vs 30 min).
| Spec | Tineco Floor One S5 | Dyson PencilWash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$350 | ~$350 |
| Type | Hard Floor Washer | Hard Floor Washer |
| Suction | Not disclosed | — |
| Battery | 35 min | 30 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | HEPA | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 78 dB | — |
| Dustbin | 0.7 L | — |
| Water tank | 800 ml | 0.08 gal (clean), 0.09 gal (dirty) |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | Yes | No |
| Dimensions | — | 45.5 x 10.5 x 7.8 in |
| Weight | 9.92 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
Pros & cons
Tineco Floor One S5
- ✓One-pass pickup of wet and dry messes — dried-on spills included
- ✓iLoop sensor visibly ramps power on dirt so you know when a spot is clean
- ✓Self-clean cycle flushes roller and tubing so maintenance stays tolerable
- ✓Regularly discounted to around $260, far below its original $450
- ✓Digital display shows battery and dirt level at a glance
- ✓Much lighter in use than it looks — the powered roller pulls it forward
- ✗Hard floors only — it will not touch carpet, not even area rugs
- ✗Leaves an uncleaned strip along baseboards and edges
- ✗Dirty water tank and filter smell quickly if not rinsed after each use
- ✗Some owners report float-sensor and battery failures around the one-year mark
- ✗Real runtime in normal use is closer to 25 minutes than the rated 35
Dyson PencilWash
- ✓4.6 lb, light enough to carry one-handed
- ✓Rated to cover about 1,076 sq ft per tank
- ✓Runs 30 minutes per charge
- ✓$150 less than Dyson's Clean+Wash Hygiene
- ✓Slim 45.5 x 10.5 x 7.8 in footprint for storage
- ✗0.08 gal clean tank is small
- ✗30 minutes may not cover a large home in one charge
- ✗No suction, noise or warranty figure published