Tineco Floor One S5 vs Tineco Floor One S6 Master

Quick take: The Tineco Floor One S6 Master costs $1 less; the Tineco Floor One S6 Master runs longer per charge (45 vs 35 min).

SpecTineco Floor One S5Tineco Floor One S6 Master
Price~$350~$349
TypeHard Floor WasherHard Floor Washer
SuctionNot disclosed20000 Pa
Battery35 min45 min
Navigation——
FiltrationHEPA—
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise78 dB—
Dustbin0.7 L0.7 L
Water tank800 ml1 L
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlYesNo
Dimensions——
Weight9.92 lbs—
Warranty2 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

Tineco Floor One S6 Master

  • ✓$349 everyday price
  • ✓1 L clean tank, bigger than the S7 and S9 Masters'
  • ✓20,000 Pa suction
  • ✓0.7 L dirty tank
  • ✗45 minutes, 20 fewer than the S7 and S9 Masters
  • ✗20,000 Pa, below the S7 and S9 Masters' 23,000 Pa
  • ✗Hot-air drying, weight, noise and warranty are not published