In the comparison between Tineco S12 vs Dyson V12, my tests showed that the first one won overwhelmingly.
If you are after a top-performing cordless stick vacuum that is versatile enough to be utilized all around your home, the Tineco Pure One S12 is a great investment. Its motorized brush head is compatible with both hardwood floors, but that is not the only great feature. It features a sleek design, a lightweight body, and various sports accessories that are easy to swap between, thanks to an easy press-and-click mechanism.
The Dyson V12 is a cordless vacuum built to be more compact but smaller. This means this model has slightly less suction and a smaller dustbin than many models, but it has many things that make up for it. It has two cleaning heads for excellent all-terrain performance and a great set of attachments to adapt to any vacuuming need.
Tineco S12 Vs Dyson V12: Comparison Chart
Tineco S12 Vs Dyson V12: Differences
The Tineco Pure One S12 wins 3-1 against the Dyson V12. The first one is an amazing cordless that I recommend to those who are on the hunt for a high-end smart vacuum cleaner. With two batteries offering nearly 100 minutes of runtime, it should be more than enough to vacuum most homes. Better yet, its great accessories allow you to tackle any cleaning task.
Cleaning Performance
Winner: Dyson V12
Suction Power And Cleaning Mode
The Tineco S12 vs Dyson V12 share a maximum suction power of 150 AW (air watts). So are they neck-and-neck in terms of cleaning performance? I tested these machines on both hard floors and carpets to answer that question. But first, let’s look at the vacuuming modes that are offered for each model.
The Dyson V12 has three cleaning modes, including Eco (which produces the weakest suction), Auto (which automatically adjusts suction power), and Boost (which produces maximum suction). There is a button on the LCD screen that is used to switch between these modes. Dyson equipped the piezo sensor on versions of the Dyson V12 and V15 lines to count sucked dust particles and automatically adjust the suction power.
On the other hand, there is a discrete touch-sensitive slider above the Tineco S12’s handle that is used to control the suction power, and next to this is a button that engages the auto mode. Once this mode is enabled, the vacuum will increase or reduce the suction level according to the amount of dirt.
Hard Floor
One of the two cleaning heads that come with the Dyson V12 is the Laser Slim Fluffy, which is specially designed for cleaning hard floors. It includes a removable and washable soft roller and a useful green laser. As expected, this soft roller was perfect on my hard floor, capturing all types of debris as easily as duck soup.
The Tineco Pure One S12, with its direct-drive cleaning head, easily picked up all the small-to-medium debris, like rice and sugar. However, it has struggled with larger ones like cereal since they couldn’t be swept under the floorhead. Instead, this type of debris was pushed forward. So I had to reconfigure it into a portable vacuum and use a soft dusting brush or crevice tool to deal with this.
The Tineco Pure One S12 mentioned here is the standard version. The Plus version comes with a soft roller head, similar to the Dyson V12’s Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head, which is expected to remove all the large debris from the floor. So if you prioritize cleaning hard floors but still want to stick with the Tineco S12, spend extra bucks to get the Tineco Pure One S12 Plus.
Carpet
With maximum power, the Tineco S12 can remove almost all debris from the low-pile carpet, except for the larger ones, in just one pass. Then I made an extra pass, and everything was collected. This model performed slightly worse when the auto setting was turned on. On my high-pile carpet, it worked better than ever. With the auto setting enabled, it could capture 100% of the debris.
As for the Dyson V12, I switched to the multi-surface Motorbar floorhead and turned on the auto mode, and I was glad that it had a super excellent performance on all types of carpets.
Hair Wrap Issue
I noticed a small amount of long hair got tangled around the Tineco S12’s roller, and that’s normal since it doesn’t have any anti-twist technology. Fortunately, the brush roll was easily removed from the floor head for cleaning.
On the other hand, the Dyson V12’s motorbar floorhead handles long hair with ease. With the anti-hair-wrap technology, it could send almost 100% of the vacuumed hair to the dust canister.
Design And Usability
Winner: Tineco Pure One S12
Weight And Maneuverability
The Dyson V12 weighs about 5.3 pounds, which is approximately 20% lighter than the Tineco S12 at 6.35 pounds, mainly due to a smaller dust bin. I generally found both extremely easy to pick up and lug around. They are comfortable to hold when vacuuming the floor or even reaching up high to clean the ceiling.
Maneuvering them is a breeze, thanks to the rotating head. They can even lay flat to go further under furniture, and I can turn a dime easily by twisting the wrist.
Attachments And Storage
The Tineco S12 vs Dyson V12 comes with many attachments and add-on tools that help you complete any cleaning task easily and efficiently. Here are all the attachments in the box:
| Tineco Pure One S12 | Dyson V12 |
| Extension wand. Direct-drive cleaning head. Mini power brush. Flexible crevice tool. Pre-filter cleaning tool (powered). Small cleaning tool (manual). Crevice tool. Combination tool (crevice tool and dusting brush). Soft dusting brush. Battery (x2). Wall mount. | Anti-tangle hair screw tool. Combination tool. Docking station. Wand clip. Wand. Laser Slim Fluffy cleaner head. Charger. Crevice tool. Motorbar cleaner head. |
Note that this is the Dyson V12 standard version, which comes with the fewest attachments. Its wall mount is a neater solution for storage and charging. The mount also provides storage slots for two accessories, while the wand clip can house two additional tools. If you want to store the vacuum and all the accessories together in one place, Dyson’s floor stand is the one to get.
As for the Tineco S12, it can be neatly stored when not in use or charging on the wall-mounted dock. I was also somewhat disappointed that this dock could only hold three of the attachments, and I had to put the rest in my cupboard.
Battery Life
| Tineco Pure One S12 | Dyson V12 | |
| Maximum battery life | ≈ 48 mins | ≈ 41 mins |
| Minimum battery life | ≈ 9 mins | ≈ 9 mins |
| Charging time | ≈ 3.25 hours | ≈ 4 hours |
The remaining battery life is displayed on the LED display on both. If you buy the Tineco S12, you’ll get two batteries, and the charging dock has a separate slot to charge or store the second battery. So you can basically double the running time of the machine.
The Dyson V12 only comes with a single battery. However, because it uses a click-in battery, which is detachable and replaceable, most users spend a little more to purchase an extra battery.
Dust Cup Capacity And Filters
Winner: Tineco Pure One S12
The Dyson V12 sports a 0.38-liter dust cup. So no matter how big or small your home is, you must visit the trash can a few times during the cleaning process to empty it. For those who put the trash can outside, this is quite annoying and time-consuming. Also, I had to use my hand several times to remove large debris and hair stuck inside the cup because of its small size.
The capacity of the Tineco S12 dust cup is 0.6 liters (0.13 gallons). It is still a bit small for a big cleaning task, but still bigger than average. To empty this dustbin, all I had to do was press a button, and most of the debris would fall out.
The Dyson V12 has a washable HEPA filter, which won’t need to be replaced as long as it is washed monthly or whenever the LCD screen sends you an alert. So this model incurs almost no recurring costs. The filter usually needs 24 hours to dry completely, so buying an extra HEPA filter can make a lot of sense.
The Tineco S12 has some filters, including a HEPA filter, and all of them are removable and washable. Rinsing these filters is extremely simple with a self-cleaning filter tool. Just put the filter inside this tool, mount it to the handheld unit, and turn it on for several seconds.
Utilities
Winner: Tineco Pure One S12
Display Screen
As with the Dyson V15, the Dyson V12’s LCD screen shows vacuumed particles in four sizes. So far, I have not seen any brand other than Dyson provide this information. Underneath the particle data, the LCD screen shows the estimated remaining battery life in minutes, which is better than a percentage. Better yet, the screen also shows you what to do if the machine gets blocked.
There is also a large round LED screen on top of the Tineco S12 that shows the battery level and the current vacuuming level. It also displays any faults via symbols. And as the unit detects more dirt, a loop around the display’s edge will change from blue to red.
On/Off Trigger
Like the Dyson V15, the Tineco S12 may be started by depressing a trigger, but it features a lock function. So it makes vacuuming for a long period of time more pleasant since you don’t need to press and hold down the trigger.
In the case of the V12, there is an on/off button on the body, which sets it apart from other Dyson stick vacuums. Personally, I love this change, as this button helps me avoid accidentally powering on the device when holding it.
App Connectivity
The Pure One S12 is Wi-Fi-enabled, allowing you to connect it to your smartphone to check the current power, battery status, alerts of potential blockages, and more. I found it not helpful while vacuuming, as everything I needed was displayed on the LCD screen.
Quick Rundown Of Tineco Pure One S12
- Features iLoop Smart Sensor Technology that senses hidden dirt and debris, automatically adjusts suction power in real time and extends runtime up to 100 minutes for complete cleaning confidence.
- Ultra-high performance 500W motor provides up to 6X more powerful suction compared to ordinary cordless vacuums.
- Lightweight, cordless design easily maneuvers through every room.
- Easily converts to a handheld vacuum with versatile attachments to reach corners, stairs and crevices.
- PURE ONE S12 includes: Direct-drive LED multi-tasker power brush, Mini Power Brush, Extra Pre filter, Automatic Pre-Filter Cleaning Tool, 2-in-1 Dusting Brush, Hair cleaning tool, Crevice Tool, Tube, Wall-Mounted Dock, Adapter.
Quick Rundown Of Dyson V12
- Dyson’s lightest intelligent cordless vacuum. Reveals invisible dust..Special feature: compact
- 30% more power.¹ 60 minutes of run time.²
- Power button operated for continuous cleaning.
- 24% lighter than the Dyson V15. Engineered to be ergonomic, effortless, and easy to use. Converts to a handheld vacuum for cleaning cars, stairs, and upholstery.
- Intelligently adapts power based on debris detected. LCD screen shows total picked-up particles on-screen as you clean.³ Also displays power mode, maintenance alerts, and remaining run time to the second.
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References:
- Tineco Pure One S12: https://us.tineco.com/products/pure-one.html
- Dyson V12: https://www.dyson.com/vacuum-cleaners/cordless/v12
Victor K. Giles is a leading consultant and expert in vacuum cleaner technology with over a decade of experience. As a mechanical engineering graduate in the University of Michigan, he specializes in product development, design optimization, and performance analysis. Victor collaborates with manufacturers and educates consumers, making her a sought-after guest speaker at industry events. His work has been featured in renowned publications, and he shares his expertise on his blog, “The Vacuum Teria”. Victor’s passion for cleaner, healthier living spaces drives his to help clients choose the best vacuum solutions for their needs.