Tineco A11 Cordless Vacuums - A11 Hero vs. A11 Master vs A11 Hero+ vs A11 Master+
Tineco A11 cordless vacuums are strong and durable, 2-in-1 convertible, cordless, bagless stick vacuum cleaners.
Tineco A11 cordless vacuums feature very strong suction, two lithium ion batteries, easy to empty dirt bin, washable air filters, broad range of cleaning tools and attachments for cleaning various surfaces from the floor to the ceiling. Thanks to their versatility, they may be used even as the main vacuums in smaller to medium size homes and apartments.
Updated: November 23, 2019.
Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master are somewhat 'older' models when being compared with Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ models.
According to the manufacturer, the main differences between Tineco A11 Hero/Master and Tineco A11 Hero+/Master+ models are size of the battery, type of charging dock, and the type and the list of available attachments.
So, let's start first with the Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master models.
On this page:
- Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master Features and Specifications
- Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ Features and Specifications
- Multifloor Motorized Brushroll vs. Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush
- Tineco A10 vs Tineco A11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Comparison Table
- Tineco A11 Master vs. Dyson V6, V7, V8, V10, V11 Cordless Vacuums
- Tineco A11 Master vs. Dyson V8 Absolute
- Tineco A11 Master vs. Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute vs. Dyson V11 Torque Drive
Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master Features and Specifications
Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master are powered via 2500 mAh lithium ion battery and are rated at 450 watts.
Suction power is excellent, and both units are providing 120 Air Watts of suction.
Operating time depends on the used suction mode. In Normal mode, using one fully charged battery, Tineco A11 can operate up to 30 minutes and in Max suction mode, Tineco A11 can operate up to 7.5 minutes.
Since both Hero and Master vacuums come with two batteries, their operating time is up to 60 minutes in Normal mode and up to 15 minutes in Max suction mode, using non-motorized cleaning attachments.
Tineco A11 Hero/Master are designed as convertible vacuums and can be used as lightweight stick cordless vacuums and as powerful handhelds.
Conversions is done quickly and easily, allowing them to be used as both main vacuums even in larger homes and apartments and as emergency vacuums, which can be very important for people with pets and kids.
The handheld body of Tineco A11 weighs just 3.26 lbs (1.48 kg), while actual weight of accessories varies. Regardless of it use, Tineco A11 is lightweight unit that can be used by elderly people and even kids (kids under supervision of adults, of course).
Dirt cups are transparent and their capacity is 0.6 liters, which is enough for most cleaning tasks.
Dirt cups feature bottom emptying system, enabling the user to empty the dirt cup directly into the trash can.
Note: Tineco A11 Hero/Master are simple to use and maintain vacuum cleaners. But, just in case, before the very first use, be sure to thoroughly read the manual.
One of the interesting features of Tineco A11 vacuums is Dual Charging Powerhouse which is used for charging both batteries at the same time and for storing the vacuum cleaner and all of its attachments.
Note: Tineco A11 comes with smart battery charger, allowing the batteries to be left indefinitely in the battery charger.
Main differences between Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master are in the color and the list of available attachments.
Both Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master come with: Multifloor Motorized Brushroll with LEDs, Mini Power Brush, Crevice Tool, 2-in-1 Dusting Brush, Hair Cleaning Tool, Filter Cleaning Tool, and Spare Pre-Filter.
Tineco A11 Master also comes with Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush, Soft Dusting Brush, Flexible Extension Hose, Flexible Multi-Angle Wand, and Long Flexible Crevice Tool.
Personally, the cleaning tools and attachments that come with Tineco A11 Hero are more than enough for most homes and apartments, except many homes with large bare hardwood floors which can benefit significantly from having Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush.
Note that Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush comes only with Tineco A10/A11 Master models, but if required later, it can be ordered separately.
Also, Tineco A10&A11 Accessory Kit can be ordered later and it comes with Soft Dusting Brush, Flexible Extension Hose, Flexible Multi-Angle Wand, Long Flexible Crevice Tool and nylon storage bag.
Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ Features and Specifications
Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ are almost the same models as Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master, except that:
- Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ are powered with two 2000 mAh lithium ion batteries and NOT with 2500 mAh - commonly new or newer models come with the batteries with larger capacity, but not in this case. Thus, Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ have shorter operating time when being compared with Tineco A11 Hero and Tineco A11 Master models - 50 minutes max. vs 60 minutes max. This is not a large difference, but it is definitely not an improvement.
- Tineco A11 Hero+ and Tineco A11 Master+ come with wall charging/docking station, which is used for charging both batteries, for storage of the vacuum it self and for storage of three cleaning tools - other cleaning tools must be stored elsewhere.
Wall mount that comes with Tineco A11 Hero+/Master+ models is more convenient, especially if you are in a hurry, which may be very important for vacuuming in emergencies - people with pets and kids will probably prefer wall mount charging/docking station.
List of the cleaning tools is very similar, but while cleaning tools have the same name, some of them are 'improved' versions - we say 'improved' because some changes are practically negligible.
The following table lists Tineco A11 most important features, specifications and available cleaning tools:
| Model | Tineco A11 Hero |
Tineco A11 Master | Tineco A11 Hero+ |
Tineco A11 Master+ |
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| Lithium Ion Battery | 2x 2500 mAh | 2x 2500 mAh | 2x 2000 mAh | 2x 2000 mAh |
| Normal Mode Operating Time | Up to 60 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 60 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 50 minutes (2 batteries) |
Up to 50 minutes (2 batteries) |
| Max Mode Operating Time | Up to 15 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 15 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 12 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 12 min (2 batteries) |
| Motor | 450 W | 450 W | 450 W | 450 W |
| Suction Power | 120 Air Watts | 120 Air Watts | 120 Air Watts | 120 Air Watts |
| Charging Station | Dual Charging Powerhouse | Dual Charging Powerhouse | Wall Mount | Wall Mount |
| Dirt Cup | 0.6 liters | 0.6 liters | 0.6 liters | 0.6 liters |
| Multifloor Motorized Brushroll with LEDs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mini Power Brush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crevice Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2-in-1 Dusting Brush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hair Cleaning Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Filter Cleaning Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spare Pre-Filter | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Soft Dusting Brush | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Flexible Extension Hose | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Flexible Multi-Angle Wand | No | Yes | No | Multi-Angle Folding Wand |
| Long Flexible Crevice Tool | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| Amazon Link | Tineco A11 Hero |
Tineco A11 Master |
Tineco A11 Hero+ |
Tineco A11 Master+ |
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As one can see, A11 Hero/Hero+ feature the same list of attachments, except that A11 Hero+ comes with the 'improved' models.
Similarly, A11 Master/Master++ feature the same list of attachments, except that A11 Master+ comes with the 'improved' models and instead of Flexible Multi-Angle Wand (Tineco A11 Master) it comes with Multi-Angle Folding Wand - both attachments perform the same function, allowing the user to easily clean elevated surfaces even under awkward angles.
List of the 'What's in the Box' items are almost the same, except wall mount (charging/docking station) and 'improved' cleaning tools.
Because of the all similarities among these models, price differences are not so large:
Multifloor Motorized Brushroll vs. Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush
Multifloor Motorized Brushroll is optimized for cleaning various floor types, including bare floors. However, it is optimized for cleaning carpeted areas and removing deeply embedded dust, hair and other dirt.
Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush (comes only with Tineco A11 Master and Master+ models, by default) features soft roller which is very gentle and can be used for vacuuming sensitive wooden floors - if you have really sensitive wooden floors, just in case, test it on a small area.
Both Multifloor Motorized Brushroll and Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush are not maintenance free cleaning tools and periodically they must be cleaned from tangled pet and human hair, lint and fibers.
Also, both Multifloor Motorized Brushroll and Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush features strong LED lights, which are very helpful when vacuuming in low light conditions, like under beds and sofas - and low profile of these cleaner heads allow the user to clean such awkward areas.
Tineco A11 Air Filtration
Tineco A11 (Hero, Hero+, Master, Master+) air filtration system is based on cyclonic action, pre-filter and two mechanical air filters - 4 stages fully sealed air filtration system.
Both pre-motor air filter and post-motor air filters are washable, but since both Tineco A11 Hero/Hero+ and Master/Master+ models feature Filter Cleaning Tool and additional pre-motor air filter (also known as just 'pre-filter') this filter should be cleaned using Filter Cleaning Tool.
Also, post-motor air filter is labeled as HEPA air filter, but Tineco doesn't state actual HEPA grade of this filter for A11 Hero/Master models, but claims 99.99% of air filtration for A11 Hero+/Master+ models.
Post-motor air filter is washable using cold running water. After washing, it must be thoroughly dried for at least 24-36 hours. Never use the unit with wet filters or no filters at all. This can void 2-year limited warranty of the Tineco A11 vacuums.
After some time, both pre-motor and post-motor filters have to be replaced. New filters can be ordered online, when required.
Tineco A10 vs Tineco A11 Cordless Vacuum Cleaners Comparison Table
The following table lists Tineco's most popular A10 and A11 cordless units - A10+ and A11+ models are omitted since they are very similar to A10 and A11 models:
| Model | Tineco A10 Hero Cordless Vacuum | Tineco A10 Master Cordless Vacuum (Orange) | Tineco A10 Master Cordless Vacuum (Grey) | Tineco A11 Hero Cordless Vacuum | Tineco A11 Master Cordless Vacuum |
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| Lithium Ion Battery | 2000 mAh | 2x 2000 mAh | 2x 2000 mAh | 2x 2500 mAh | 2x 2500 mAh |
| Normal Mode Operating Time | Up to 25 min | Up to 50 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 50 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 60 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 60 min (2 batteries) |
| Max Mode Operating Time | Up to 7 min | Up to 14 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 14 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 15 min (2 batteries) |
Up to 15 min (2 batteries) |
| Motor | 350 W | 350 W | 350 W | 450 W | 450 W |
| Suction Power | 110 Air Watts | 110 Air Watts | 110 Air Watts | 120 Air Watts | 120 Air Watts |
| Charging Station | Single Battery Charger + Storehouse | Dual Battery Charger + Storehouse | Dual Battery Charger + Storehouse | Dual Charging Powerhouse | Dual Charging Powerhouse |
| Charging Time | 3.5 h | 3.5 h | 3.5 h | 3.5 h | 3.5 h |
| Dirt Cup | 0.4 liters | 0.4 liters | 0.4 liters | 0.6 liters | 0.6 liters |
| Multifloor Motorized Brushroll with LEDs | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Mini Power Brush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Crevice Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| 2-in-1 Dusting Brush | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Hair Cleaning Tool | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| Filter Cleaning Tool | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Spare Pre-Filter | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Soft Dusting Brush | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Flexible Extension Hose | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Flexible Multi-Angle Wand | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Long Flexible Crevice Tool | No | No | No | No | Yes |
| Amazon Link | Tineco A10 Hero |
Tineco A10 Master (Orange) |
Tineco A10 Master (Grey) |
Tineco A11 Hero |
Tineco A11 Master |
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Main differences between Tineco A10 and A11 cordless vacuums are:
- A10 units use 2000 mAh batteries, while A11 vacuums use 2500 mAh batteries and A11+ vacuums use 2000 mAh batteries,
- despite larger batteries, A11 vacuums don't have much longer operating time due to the stronger suction motors: A10 are rated at 350W, achieving 110 Air Watts in Max Mode, while A11 are rated at 450W, providing 120 Air Watts in Max Mode. Nonetheless, in Normal Mode operating time on the single battery, using non-motorized cleaning tool, A10 can operate up to 25 minutes, while A11 can operate up to 30 minutes and A11+ can operate up to 25 minutes. In Max Mode, A10 can operate up to 7 minutes, while A11 can operate up to 7.5 minutes and A11+ can operate up to 6 minutes.
- A10 features 0.4 liters dirt bin, while A11 and A11+ feature 50% larger dirt bin (0.6 liters).
- Although both units features indicator lights that are turned off when the battery (batteries) are fully charged, Tineco states only for the A11 models that the batteries can be left in the charger after being fully charged - they say nothing for the A10 batteries. Thus for safety reasons, unplug the A10 batteries after they are fully charged.
- Tineco A10 Hero Cordless Vacuum is the only model that comes with the single battery. But, if required, batteries can be ordered later, too.
Another very important difference is in the list of available cleaning tools, which is given in the previous charts.
Note: the list of available attachments may vary over time, just like other features and specifications.
Tineco A11 Master vs. Dyson V6, V7, V8, V10, V11 Cordless Vacuums
Many people compare Tineco cordless vacuums with Dyson cordless vacuums, which are considered to be the best cordless units on the market (when not considering the price), despite huge competition.
The following table list basic features of Dyson V6, Dyson V7, Dyson V8, Dyson V10, Dyson V11 and Tineco A11 Master Cordless Vacuum:
| Vacuum Model | Dyson V6 Absolute | Dyson V7 Absolute | Dyson V8 Absolute | Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute | Dyson V11 Torque Drive | Tineco A11 Master Cordless Vacuum |
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| Operating Time | Up to 20 minutes | Up to 30 minutes | Up to 40 minutes | Up to 60 minutes | 60+ minutes | Up to 60 minutes (using two batteries) |
| Max. Power Mode | 6 minutes | 6 minutes | 7 minutes | 8 minutes | 12 minutes | 15 minutes (using two batteries) |
| Max. Suction Power | 100 Air Watts | 100 Air Watts | 115 Air Watts | 150 Air Watts | 185 Air Watts | 120 Air Watts |
| Bin Volume | 0.4 liters | 0.5 liters | 0.5 liters | 0.76 liters | 0.76 liters | 0.6 liters |
| Charging Time | 3.5 hours | 4 hours | 5 hours | 3.5 hours | 4.5 hours | 3.5 hours |
| Amazon Link | Dyson V6 Absolute Vacuum |
Dyson V7 Motorhead Vacuum |
Dyson V8 Absolute Vacuum |
Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Vacuum |
Dyson V11 Torque Drive |
Tineco A11 Master |
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Tineco A11 Master vs. Dyson V8 Absolute
As one can see, Tineco A11 Master Cordless Vacuum in terms of suction power is very similar to Dyson V8:
- suction power: Tineco A11 Master 120 Air Watts, Dyson V8 115 Air Watts,
- dirt bin: Tineco A11 Master 0.6 liters, Dyson V8 115 0.5 liters,
- Normal Mode operating time: Tineco A11 Master 30 minutes (single battery), Dyson V8 40 minutes,
- Max Mode operating time: Tineco A11 Master up to 7.5 minutes (single battery), Dyson V8 up to 7 minutes,
- battery charging time: Tineco A11 Master ~3.5h, Dyson V8 ~5h,
- true HEPA vacuum cleaner: Tineco A11 Master NO (it has pleated post-motor air filter that Tineco labels as 'HEPA', but they don't state certified HEPA grade - thus, it is not HEPA!), Dyson V8 YES.
Note: according to the Tineco, Tineco A11 Master+ model captures 99.99% of small particles, but they don't state the size of these particles.
- cleaning attachments: Tineco A11 Master comes with Multifloor Motorized Brushroll with LEDs, Mini Power Brush, Crevice Tool, 2-in-1 Dusting Brush, Hair Cleaning Tool, Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush, Filter Cleaning Tool, Spare Pre-Filter, Soft Dusting Brush, Flexible Extension Hose, Flexible Multi-Angle Wand, Long Flexible Crevice Tool, while Dyson V8 Absolute comes with Mattress Tool, Quick Release Extension Hose, Stubborn Dirt Brush, Fluffy Soft Roller Cleaner Head, Direct Drive Cleaner Head, Electric Wand Set, Mini Motorized Tool, Soft Dusting Brush, Combination Accessory Tool, and Crevice Tool.
Dyson V8 Absolute also can be found as the bundle with extra cleaning tools, expanding already long list of rather versatile and capable cleaning tools.
Tineco A11 Master and Dyson V8 price comparison? Well, prices differ over time and often depend if the item is on sale or not.
For more comparison and most up-to-date prices, check Dyson V8 Absolute Vacuum and Tineco A11 Master Amazon links (links open in the new windows).
Tineco A11 Master vs. Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute vs. Dyson V11 Torque Drive
Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute and Dyson V11 Torque Drive are two top of the line cordless, convertible, true HEPA vacuum cleaner.
They cost more than Tineco A11 Master, but they have longer operating time using single battery, they have stronger motors and thus they have stronger suction (185 AW (V11) vs 150 AW (V10) vs 120 AW).
Also Dyson V10/V11 have three operating modes (Low, Medium, Max), while Tineco A11 has two modes (Normal and Max).
Tineco A11 Master and Dyson V10 feature two cleaner heads: one multi-floor cleaner head and another optimized for bare floors and long list of very useful cleaning tools and accessories, while Dyson V11 features improved Torque Drive cleaner head and the list of very useful attachments.
Dyson V11 Torque Drive is in its own class regarding features and in the end, its price. But, if you are interested for more information about Dyson cordless vacuums, feel free to check our Dyson V6 vs V7 vs V8 vs V10 vs V11 Cordless Vacuums - Models Comparisons. Also, feel free to check Dyson Cyclone V10 Absolute Vacuum and Dyson V11 Torque Drive Amazon links (links open in the new windows).
Long Story Short: Tineco A11 Hero/Hero+ and Master/Master+ are very similar units featuring strong suction, convertible design, versatile cleaning tools, long operating time, good air filtration etc.
But, Tineco A11 Master/Master+ also feature Bare Floor Soft Roller Brush and the set of additional cleaning tools. Also, Tineco A11 Master/Master+ cost more than Tineco A11 Hero/Hero+, which are far from being cheap cordless unit - but what you pay is what you get.
Note: we have really tried to verify is there an error in battery sizing for 'Plus' models - no, at the moment they really come with 2000 mAh batteries.
If you are looking for a good and versatile cordless stick vacuums, consider A11 Hero or A11 Master models, unless you really like charging wall mount that comes with 'Plus' models.
For more reviews and recommendations, check Tineco A11 Hero/Hero+/Master/Master+ Amazon link (link opens in the new window).