Tineco has always been considered the market leader in the vacuum mopping sector. However, the manufacturer has faced competition in recent years. And from other well-known brands such as Dreame and Roborock. It has become correspondingly difficult for Tineco to lead this increasingly popular sector. In the Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch test, we were able to put the manufacturer’s latest model through its paces. Can the former king of vacuum cleaners take its place on the throne again?
Technical data
| Model | Tineco Floor One Stretch S7 Ultra |
| weight | 4.5 kg |
| Water tank volume | – Dirty water: 720 ml – Fresh water: 1,000 ml |
| Suction capacity | 21,000 Pascal |
| Features | – display – iLoop sensor – 180° lay-flat design – Dual-Block Anti-Tangle |
| Self-cleaning | – Flashdry system after 5 minutes – Self-cleaning with heated water – Hot air drying (85°C) |
| Battery life | Up to 50 minutes |
| Price | € 499.00 * |
Scope of delivery
- Tineco Floor One Stretch S7
- docking station
- 2x replacement brush
- 2x replacement filter
- 1x cleaning tool
- 2x cleaning solution
- instruction manual
Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch Test: Familiar look
The Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch resembles the Floor One Stretch S6 (Review | € 379.05 *) that we have already tested. If Tineco hadn’t opted for a different color combination here, the devices would be virtually indistinguishable from one another. While the S6 uses a combination of black and white, the manufacturer has opted primarily for black here and only uses silver accents.
Apart from that, the design is identical. The handle and control unit are located in the upper area. The two buttons, which can be easily reached with the thumb, not only start the vacuum cleaner, but can also be used to change the cleaning mode. A third button starts the household helper’s self-cleaning function and can be pressed when the vacuum cleaner is in the station. The main body not only houses the system’s motor.
It also houses the display, which shows you the battery status, cleaning mode and degree of soiling during operation. Surprisingly, the manufacturer is holding back on the display. To be honest, I didn’t expect this, as the Tineco S7 series has always been known as a flagship manufacturer. The Tineco Floor One S7 Pro (Review | € 589.00 *) offered a high-quality, colorful display that even played animations.
For me, the display on offer is perfectly adequate, but I now find the screens of competitors such as the Dreame H15 Pro (Review | € 549.00 *) simply much more modern. However, Tineco now seems to have a different focus. The company is clearly focusing on large water tanks. In the main body we find the dirty water tank, which, with a volume of 720 ml, offers almost 240 ml more space for waste than the Dreame flagship.
Incidentally, the fresh water tank is not located in the main body, but is enthroned on the cleaning unit. With a whopping 1,000 ml capacity, this Dreame also puts you in the shade. Of course, the brush roll is also located in the cleaning unit. And this is where Tineco unfortunately has to admit defeat to Dreame again.
While an H15 Pro guarantees rimless cleaning, you will have to live with a few millimeters of uncleaned edge on the S7. Another thing that bothers me is the lack of LED lighting. This was not only present on the S7 Pro, but also on Flex models such as the Roborock Flexi Pro (Review).
Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch test: Getting started
It only takes a few minutes to get the Tineco Floor One Stretch S7 ready for use. Once you have unpacked everything, there are only a few steps to complete. This is not least due to the fact that the device is almost completely assembled at the factory. All you have to do is insert the handle into the main body and the vacuum cleaner is fully assembled.
Once you have assembled the vacuum cleaner, you need to think about a suitable place for the charging and cleaning station. This requires a power socket nearby. Once you have equipped the station with a suitable power supply via the mains cable, you can place the smart household helper here. It now takes just under three to four hours until the battery is fully charged and the vacuum cleaner is ready for use.
Before you get to work, fill the fresh water tank. You can either remove it and fill it conveniently at the tap or fill it using a watering can, measuring jug or similar helper while it is in the appliance. Now add a dash of cleaning solution and the first cleaning session can begin.
Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch test: ease of use
As a smart household helper, the Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch wants to make your life a little easier. To make this possible, ease of use is essential. We took a look at what the S7 has to offer here.
No motorized wheels
With a weight of 4.5 kg, the Tineco Floor One Stretch S7 is anything but a lightweight, but in the field of vacuum cleaners it is still a comparatively light appliance. As the fresh water tank is located on the top of the cleaning unit and not in the main unit itself, the appliance also has a good center of gravity. Nevertheless, I would have liked a little more comfort and smoothness when maneuvering.
When you move the vacuum cleaner forwards, the rotation of the brush roll supports the forward movement, which quickly makes you forget that the household helper is quite heavy. Unfortunately, this comfort disappears completely when moving backwards. After all, Tineco has dispensed with motorized wheels to help it roll backwards. This is a shame, as this is now common practice in the flagship class. In terms of smoothness, a Dreame H15 Pro therefore also outclasses the Tineco.
High flexibility
The headband is also very comfortable. Like the Stretch S6, you can also lay the Stretch S7 up to 180° flat on the floor. Its total height is then just 13 cm. This makes it possible to clean under flat furniture.
When you clean under flat furniture, it becomes clear that LED lighting would have been desirable. When moving sideways, I found that it lacked a bit of smoothness. In my opinion, the Roborock models have the edge here.
Dirt detection with iLoop sensor
The display shows you important parameters such as remaining battery capacity and cleaning mode. Custom, Auto, Max and Suction modes are available. In Custom mode, you can clean according to parameters previously set in the app. In Auto mode, the S7 relies on the results of the built-in iLoop sensor. The tried-and-tested system analyzes the degree of soiling and adjusts the cleaning performance accordingly.
If you want uncompromising performance, you should select Max mode. Here, the appliance operates at the highest level in terms of both suction power and water flow rate. In Suction mode, no liquid is used at all. Instead, the S7 only vacuums.
This is perfect for pre-cleaning if you want to soak up liquids. You can read the results of the iLoop sensor on the display during cleaning. Here, Tineco once again uses the tried-and-tested color bar that outlines the display. This makes it easy to see how dirty the floor underneath you is while mopping.
Where are the innovations?
To be honest, I would have liked to see a few innovations in terms of ease of use. The S7 lacks these. I didn’t see any great leaps forward here compared to the S6. Although the large water tanks must be emphasized positively, as a technology fan I would have liked to see a more far-reaching innovation here. This is where the competitor Dreame once again shows how it can be done better.
The Dreame H15 Pro comes with an innovative rubber lip at the front, which automatically moves downwards when the vacuum cleaner is pulled back to reliably remove any remaining liquid from the floor. However, the Stretch S7 was able to convince me in one discipline. While many other devices like to leave small puddles of dirt on the floor when you lift them, I could hardly or not at all observe this with the S7.
Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch test: cleaning performance
Let’s move on to the supreme discipline – cleaning performance. And here the Tineco is beyond reproach. As with a Dreame H15 Pro, even stubborn stains are reliably removed. Of course, you will have to wipe over stubborn stains a few times.
But the Stretch S7 removes normal stains in no time at all. There are only deductions in the B grade. As the Dreame H15 Pro has an almost rimless design, the Tineco leaves a few millimetres uncleaned when you clean along furniture or skirting boards. Although this is unlikely to be noticeable in most cases, it’s still something to keep in mind.
If there is visible dirt in this area, you will have to rework it by hand, for better or worse. The good battery life is also noticeable in practice. According to the manufacturer, the Tineco can last up to 50 minutes. In practice, it was more like 30 to 40 minutes on auto mode, but that is still a really good value.
Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch test: self-cleaning and maintenance
The Tineco doesn’t give you much work. This is suggested by the fact that there is a self-cleaning function on board the household helper. To use this, you need the corresponding dock. Once you have finished cleaning, simply place the household helper back in the station and first check whether there is still enough space in the dirty water tank and whether the fresh water tank still has enough water on board.
If both are the case, you start the self-cleaning function at the touch of a button. As Tineco’s proprietary Flashdry technology is used here, the whole process is completed in just five minutes. First, the brush is thoroughly rinsed again – with hot water. The data sheet does not state how hot the water is. However, it is unlikely to be able to keep up with the MOVA X4 Pro (Review | € 599.00 *).
This offers water purification with 100°C hot water. After water cleaning, the Tineco is dried with 85°C hot air. Here too, MOVA has the edge and works at 90°C. Once the Tineco has finished self-cleaning, you can admire a wonderfully clean and bone-dry cleaning roller. So the self-cleaning works really well, preventing unpleasant odors and bacteria build-up. There are few tasks left for the user.
Regular cleaning of the dirty water tank is important and almost essential. As Tineco separates solids from liquids here, disposal is pleasantly uncomplicated. The liquid ends up in the toilet, the solids can be thrown in the garbage can. You should then use the enclosed cleaning tool to clean the pipe on the vacuum cleaner itself at regular intervals. This will ensure that you can enjoy your Tineco vacuum cleaner for as long as possible.
Conclusion
With the Floor One Stretch S7, Tineco is launching a powerful upright vacuum cleaner that impresses in many disciplines, but also reveals some weaknesses. The cleaning performance is – typically Tineco – excellent and leaves little to be desired in everyday use. The large water tank, the practical self-cleaning function with hot air drying and the ease of use during commissioning and maintenance are particularly praiseworthy. Less convincing is the lack of progress compared to the previous model.
While Dreame and Roborock score points with well thought-out innovations such as LED lighting, motorized wheels or rimless cleaning, Tineco remains conspicuously unimaginative with the S7. All in all, the Tineco Floor One Stretch S7 is an all-round good vacuum cleaner that shines above all with its cleaning performance, battery life and hygienic self-cleaning. However, anyone looking for innovative features and maximum ease of use will find more exciting alternatives from the competition.
VORTEILE
- Very good cleaning performance
- Large water tanks
- Effective self-cleaning
- Simple start-up
- Good battery life
- Practical flat design (180°)
- Separation of solids and liquid
NACHTEILE
- Lack of LED lighting
- No motorized wheels
Fazit
The Tineco Floor One S7 Stretch impresses with its powerful cleaning performance and sophisticated self-cleaning, but leaves room for improvement in terms of innovation.rn
