Tineco Pure ONE S12 EX Smart Cordless Stick Vacuum Cleaner
Verdict
The Pure ONE S12 EX is a great value for shoppers who want smart features and near-flagship suction without Dyson prices; just know that max power drains the battery quickly and large hard-floor debris may need extra passes.
Pros
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Filtration / Dust Containment ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0Its four-stage HEPA filtration system keeps outlet air clean during flour and dust tests, appealing to users who prioritize fine-particle containment.
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Suction & Airflow ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 5.0High airflow with around 36.5 CFM unsealed and roughly 31 CFM sealed, paired with near-100 inches of suction for confident pickup.
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Carpet — Medium-Pile Pickup ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Deep-cleaning performance is strong, collecting about 82 of 100 grams of embedded sand across three passes.
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Overall opinion ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.5Overall impressions of the Pure ONE S12 EX are very positive, highlighting its strong suction, smart auto-adjust features and solid deep-clean performance at a lower price than flagship models.
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Crevice / Groove Pickup (Hard Floors) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Crevice pickup is very good, lifting around 18 grams of sand from a quarter-inch groove and trailing only the very best performers in this test.
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Hair‑Wrap / Tangle Resistance ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Handles long hair well with only a small amount left on the brush; most strands go directly to the dust bin.
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Noise level ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Noise levels stay in the low 80-decibel range on max, making it quieter than some high-powered rivals while still producing a steady, tolerable tone.
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Weight ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 4.0Its moderate overall weight and relatively light handle make above-floor cleaning and longer sessions easier than with heavier cordless sticks.
Cons
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Hard Floor — Large Debris Intake ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 3.0On hard floors the S12 handles rice well but can push bulky cereal pieces ahead of the head, sometimes needing extra passes to collect everything cleanly.
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Runtime (Measured, Boost/Turbo) ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 1 review 2.0Max-power runtime lands near nine minutes per battery; fine for quick trouble spots but expect frequent recharges on boost.
