Tineco Pure One S11 vs S15: Worth It or Not?
Naila Syifa
Updated November 2024
Tineco Pure One series offers a range of cordless vacuum cleaners for different cleaning needs and budgets. S11 is an older model with decent suction power and a more basic feature set compared to the newer S15 model.
In this article, we'll compare the Pure One S11 with Pure One S15 Essentials, the most basic model among the S15 series, to help you decide which one suits your needs better.
Key Takeaways
While the S15 Essentials offers a stronger suction, ZeroTangle brush, and more advanced 5-stage filtration, the S11 has a larger dustbin, smart app connectivity, and an extra mini power brush attachment. Other S15 models like S15 Pet and Pro offer app connectivity and the extra attachment but still have a smaller dustbin than the S11.
Tineco Pure One S11
Smart Cordless Vacuum
✓ All-in-one LED Display
✓ iLoop Smart Sensor
✓ 4-Stage Filtration System
✓ Works with Tineco App
Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials
High-Performing Cordless Vacuum
✓ All-in-one LED Display
✓ iLoop Smart Sensor
✓ 5-Stage Filtration System
✓ ZeroTangle Technology
Design & Display
Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials
The Pure One S15 Essentials still retains the overall design and appearance of the older S11 model, but now with a more informative LED screen. The S15's display has a bar to indicate the suction power level, Auto mode indicator, and battery level in percentage as compared to the simpler full/medium/low battery icon on the S11.
What remains the same between the two vacuums' displays is the dust monitoring loop that provides real-time feedback on the cleanliness of the area being vacuumed, as well as the three alert icons that indicate when the brush is tangled, the dust sensor malfunctioned, or a blockage is detected.
Unfortunately, the S15 has a smaller dustbin capacity of 0.47L, compared to the S11 with 0.6L. A smaller bin may require more frequent emptying, which can be annoying especially when cleaning larger homes, as it can interrupt the cleaning process more often.
Tineco Pure One S11
The Pure One S15 Essentials also comes with just 2 extra tools, including a crevice tool and a 2-in-1 dusting brush, as compared to the S11 which includes 3 extra tools - a crevice tool, a dusting brush, and a mini power brush.
The mini power brush can be particularly useful for cleaning pet hair on upholstery and mattresses. If you want this additional accessory, opt for the Tineco Pure One S15 Pet model.
Read also: Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials vs S15 Pet
Despite lacking the mini power brush attachment, the primary brush on the S15 Essentials is more advanced than that of the S11. The ZeroTangle technology with V-shaped bristles and dual-comb design helps prevent hair and debris from getting tangled in the brush roll.
The Pure One S15 Essentials also offers a freestanding charging base known as the FreeStnd, which requires no installation or drilling that the wall-mounted dock for the S11 requires.
Features
Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials
The Pure One S11 and S15 Essentials both offer 2 cleaning modes — Auto and Max. The former uses the iLoop Smart Sensor to automatically adjust suction power based on the detected dirt levels, while the latter provides maximum suction power for tougher cleaning tasks.
The S15 Essentials is powered by a more powerful 500W motor compared to the 450W on the S11, so the Max mode on the S15 Essentials delivers higher suction power than the S11, resulting in improved cleaning performance on carpets and stubborn debris.
Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials, just like other models in the S15 series, also has an advantage with its 5-Stage Filtration System, consisting of a cyclone separator, mesh filter, Tineco PureCyclone, pre-filter, and HEPA filter, effectively capturing fine dust particles and allergens.
The S11 uses a 4-Stage Filtration System, which is basically the same as the 5-Stage system on the S15 but without the PureCyclone component. PureCyclone technology allows the S15 to maintain strong suction power for longer periods of time, as it separates the air and dust to prevent the filter from getting clogged as quickly.
One thing that the S15 Essentials is missing out on is the connectivity with the Tineco app, which the S11 provides for real-time performance monitoring, settings adjustment, maintenance reminders, and more from the smartphone app.
The S15 Essentials lacks this as it is meant to be a basic model offering just core cleaning capabilities, but the higher-end S15 Pet and S15 Pro do offer app connectivity.
Read also: Tineco Pure One S15 Pet vs Pro
Battery
Tineco Pure One S11
Battery specifications on the Pure One S11 and S15 Essentials are similar. Their 2500mAh battery provides up to 40 minutes of runtime in the Auto mode and 10 minutes in the Max mode.
Charging time takes around 3-4 hours, but depleted batteries can be swapped out with an additional, fresh battery pack to extend the cleaning session without recharging.
Tineco Pure One S11 vs S15 Essentials
Final Thoughts
Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials
The Pure One S15 Essentials offers several advantages over the older S11 model, including a ZeroTangle brush, 5-Stage Filtration with PureCyclone technology, an upgraded display, a free-standing charging base, and a more powerful 500W motor.
However, as the most basic model of the S15 series, the S15 Essentials lacks some features that the S11 provides, such as the mini power brush attachment and Tineco app connectivity. The S15 also has a smaller bin capacity compared to the S11, requiring more frequent emptying.
When choosing between the two, the S15 Essentials may be the better option if you prioritize improved cleaning performance and advanced filtration, while the S11 could be a more suitable choice if you value the additional accessories and app connectivity.
If you like to read more about Cordless Vacuum Cleaner, check out our other relevant guides here:
Tineco A11 vs Pure One S11
Tineco Pure One X vs S11
Tineco Pure One S11 vs S12
Tineco Pure One S12 vs S15 Essentials
Tineco Pure One S15 Essentials vs S15 Pro
Author
Naila Syifa
Content Manager at Synced. She crafts insightful content on the latest trends in technology, consumer electronics, and smart home gadgets.
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