Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam vs Tineco Floor One S9 Master

Quick take: The Tineco Floor One S9 Master costs $50 less; the Tineco Floor One S9 Master has stronger suction (23,000 vs 22,000 Pa); the Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam runs longer per charge (75 vs 65 min).

SpecTineco Floor One S9 Artist SteamTineco Floor One S9 Master
Price~$749~$699
TypeHard Floor WasherHard Floor Washer
Suction22,000 Pa23000 Pa
Battery75 min65 min
Navigation——
FiltrationHEPA—
CordlessYesYes
Bagged——
Noise——
Dustbin750 ml0.7 L
Water tank880 ml0.85 L
Self-empty dockNoNo
Auto mop washingNoNo
Hot water washingNoNo
Obstacle avoidanceNoNo
Carpet detectionNoNo
Auto mop liftingNoNo
Multi-floor mappingNoNo
App controlYesNo
Dimensions——
Weight——
Warranty2 years—

Pros & cons

Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam

  • ✓320°F steam system tackles dried-on grease and stains regular mopping mode won't touch
  • ✓22 kPa is among the higher published suction figures in Tineco's own lineup
  • ✓180° lay-flat design compresses to about 5 inches for under-furniture access
  • ✓FlashDry dock hot-washes and dries the roller automatically after each use
  • ✓DualBlock scrapers are built specifically to stop hair from wrapping the roller
  • ✓2-year warranty on a flagship-priced machine
  • ✗$949 street price is expensive for a single-floor-type cleaner
  • ✗Steam mode needs a 45-60 second warm-up before each pass
  • ✗Hard floors only — no carpet or rug capability
  • ✗Manufacturer doesn't publish a noise rating or full weight/dimensions
  • ✗Dirty water tank still needs rinsing after every session to avoid odor

Tineco Floor One S9 Master

  • ✓23,000 Pa published suction
  • ✓85°C FlashDry self-clean
  • ✓65 minutes in quiet mode
  • ✓250 W motor
  • ✓$150 less than the S9 Artist Pro
  • ✗Auto mode drops to 50 minutes
  • ✗0.85 L clean tank is smaller than the Artist Pro's
  • ✗Weight, noise and warranty are not published