Tineco PWRHERO 11 Vacuum Review

This vacuum is fairly well-built. It's made mainly from plastic, except for its lightweight metal wand. Like the similarly-designed Tineco PURE ONE S11, it rests in the hand comfortably and looks somewhat premium, but there are a few obvious weak points, and the overall build quality of the vacuum falls short of similarly-priced alternatives like the Shark Cordless Pet Pro+ or Samsung Jet 60. The connection between the body and wand does feel quite loose, and you can see some of the vacuum's internal wiring after removing the HEPA filter from its housing. Its metal wand also scratches somewhat easily.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 is pretty easy to maintain, with fewer parts needing to be cleaned regularly than the similarly-designed Tineco PURE ONE S11.

• Dirt Compartment: You can empty the dirt compartment by pressing the release latch at the front of the bin to open its bottom cover and unload its contents over a trash bin. It can be wiped out with a damp cloth whenever necessary, but make sure water doesn't get too close to the battery or penetrate any cracks in the body. If you want to clean it thoroughly, it's best to detach it from the main body by pressing the switch under the trigger, where you can wash it under cold running water. Let it air dry completely before reinstalling it.
• Mesh Filter: The mesh filter is located inside the dustbin. You can remove it by opening the dustbin door and then twisting it counterclockwise within its housing, but make sure not to turn the appliance upside down when removing the filter, as that could cause dust to enter the suction motor. You should clean it regularly with a damp cloth or by running it under cold water, but make sure to let it air dry before reinstalling it.
• Pre-Filter: The pre-filter is inside a central housing inside the mesh filter, and you can remove it by pulling on the small release tab. Unlike the Tineco PURRE ONE X, it doesn't come with a pre-filter cleaning attachment, allowing you to use the vacuum itself to clean the filter. Instead, the manufacturer advises washing the pre-filter under water.
• HEPA Filter: The HEPA filter is found in a compartment above the vacuum handle. You can access it by pulling off the top cover and pulling it from its housing. It comes loose very easily. You should wash it under running water regularly.
• Multi-surface brushroll: You can pull out the floorhead's brushroll by unlocking its brushroll cover using a coin. Its grooved surface makes it easy to remove hair. No specific maintenance interval is given, but you should clean it with the included tool whenever you notice a buildup of debris.

You must air dry any part that's washed with water or a damp cloth for at least 24 hours before using it again. The vacuum's companion app can also remind you when it's time to replace or clean its filters.

This vacuum incurs low recurring costs.

• HEPA Filter: You should replace the HEPA filter every year.
• Pre-Filter: You should replace the pre-filter after six months of use.

You can buy a replenishment kit from the manufacturer that includes:

• 1x HEPA filter
• 2x Pre-filters

Note: Tineco doesn't currently list replacement part compatibility for this vacuum. However, its HEPA filter and pre-filter are of an outwardly identical design to those used by the Tineco PURE ONE S11 and should be fully compatible with those parts.

This vacuum is fairly easy to store. It's about the same size as most conventional cordless stick vacuums, like the Dyson V8, and comes with a wall-mounted docking station with storage slots for its crevice tool and upholstery tool/soft bristle dusting brush.

This vacuum's dirt compartment is decently-sized, as it holds noticeably more debris than alternatives like the Dyson V8. It's made of clear plastic, so you can keep tabs on how full it is at all times.

• Tineco PWRHERO 11 cordless vacuum
• Vacuum body
• Dirt compartment
• Wand
• Battery
• 1x Pre-filter
• 1x HEPA filter
• 1x Mesh filter
• Manual
• Warranty/Registration Tag
• Various tools and brushes
  • Full-size LED Multi-tasker power brush floorhead
  • Full-size LED Multi-tasker power brushroll
  • Combination upholstery tool/dusting brush
  • Crevice tool
• Charging station
  • Dock station + Clip-on tool storage rack
  • Power adapter
  • 2x screws
  • 2x anchors

It's a cordless vacuum, so its range is limited only by the room left in its dustbin and its remaining battery life.

It's an impressively portable vacuum. At under six pounds, it's on the lightweight end of the scale for a vacuum of this type, weighing noticeably less than other cordless stick models like the Shark Anti-Allergen Pet Power.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 offers decent battery performance. When used in its high-power 'MAX' mode, it runs out of power in just over 10 minutes, which doesn't give you a lot of time to deal with stubborn debris, but this also isn't unusual for a vacuum of this type. In its default 'Low Mode', it can run for a maximum of 40 minutes, which is considerably shorter than the Tineco PURE ONE X's runtime of about 70 minutes. On the upside, this vacuum has a removable battery, so you can swap in a new one once the current battery pack is depleted. You can monitor the vacuum's charge status with the indicator light on the pack itself. It switches from solid blue to blinking red when the vacuum is out of power or if it's been clogged. While charging, it will switch from a blinking blue light to a solid blue light once it's been fully topped off. Unlike most conventional docking stations, there's no integrated charging slot. Instead, you need to plug the power adapter into a port on the battery itself.

There are quite a few quality-of-life features on offer. You can toggle between the default 'Low', more powerful 'Medium', and high-power 'MAX' using the power adjustment button at the top of the vacuum body. There's also a trigger lock, so you don't have to hold down on the suction trigger when cleaning for extended periods. Unfortunately, unlike the Tineco PURE ONE X, there's no onboard dirt sensor that would allow it to automatically increase its suction power in the presence of high amounts of debris.

This variant of the TIneco PWRHERO 11 has a somewhat limited set of attachments. It comes with a crevice tool for cleaning tight spots and a combination upholstery tool/soft-bristle dusting brush for cleaning fabric furniture and delicate surfaces. Unlike the Tineco PURE ONE S11, it doesn't come with a secondary soft-roller floorhead, a miniature turbo brush, or a dedicated pre-filter cleaning tool.

You can use this vacuum in a handheld configuration by removing its wand and floorhead.

This vacuum performs superbly on bare floors when used in its 'MAX' power setting. It easily clears away small debris like rice and bulkier debris like cereal. Better yet, suction power remains consistent as its dustbin fills up.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 has decent performance on low-pile carpet in its 'MAX' power setting. It's effective in handling fine debris like baking soda and larger material like sand on this surface type, though you'll probably need to make an extra pass to clear away everything.

This vacuum does an excellent job of handling messes on high-pile carpet in its 'Medium' power mode. It clears away the majority of fine material like baking soda and larger debris like sand. However, it's worth noting that this vacuum is quite hard to maneuver on high-pile carpet when used in its high-power 'MAX' mode, as its floorhead generates a tight seal with the contact surface. When cleaning high-pile carpet, it's best to leave the vacuum in its intermediate 'Medium' power setting.

This vacuum does a fantastic job of clearing away pet hair on bare floors as well as low and high-pile carpet. Its multi-surface brushroll isn't especially hard to clean either.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 has unremarkable real-world suction power. Despite using a similarly potent 450W motor to the Tineco PURE ONE S11, its advertised output of 120W falls slightly short of the latter's 130W max output. In practice, however, that difference in suction output isn't especially noticeable when it comes to real-world debris pickup performance.

This vacuum is very quiet. It's notably quieter than alternatives like the Dyson V8 and won't be too disruptive for people nearby, especially if you use it in an enclosed room.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 is reasonably maneuverable. Its lightweight construction makes it easy to pick up and carry, but there are a few obvious downsides. Its floorhead has a fairly limited range of rotation, and can be resistant to making sharp turns, partly due to its grippy, rigid wheels. The floorhead also creates a pretty tight seal with the surface that it's on, making it hard to push around on low-pile rugs and causing it to get bogged down on plush shag-pile carpeting. The limited selection of attachments also makes it hard to clear furniture. Its suction trigger lock can also be unlocked very easily if you have big hands, causing the vacuum to shut off unexpectedly.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 does a decent job cleaning pet hair on furniture using its combination tool with the soft bristle brush retracted. It does leave some shorter stands of hair behind, and unlike the Tineco PURE ONE S11, there's no miniature turbo brush to make it easier to clean larger areas. It's also easy to turn off the vacuum's suction lock while using it in its handheld configuration, especially if you have large hands, causing the vacuum to shut off.

This vacuum has good air filtration performance. Its four-stage filtration system, comprised of its cyclone, mesh, pre-motor, and HEPA exhaust filter, lets it trap most small allergens.

The Tineco PWRHERO 11 delivers impressive crevice-cleaning performance. Its multi-surface floorhead generates a tight seal with bare floors, enabling it to clear out debris in everything from shallow to deep cracks and crevices.

Since there's no mopping capability on offer, this vacuum's multi-surface floorhead has no impact on dried-on stains.