Tineco S3 VS Tineco S3 Breeze

Tineco S3 and Tineco S3 Breeze are very similar, with just one slight dissimilarity and two exceedingly minor variations setting them apart.

Let’s take a closer look at them.

Highlighting the differences at first:

Floor One S3	Floor One S3 Breeze
Charge Base: Yes	Charge Base: No (Direct Machine Port)
Extra Accessories: One Brush Roller, One Dry Filter	Extra Accessories: One Brush Roller
Weight: 9.92 lbs	Weight: 9.26 lbs
Bottomline: Because of the charging base, the Floor One S3 is more convenient as you don’t have to plug and unplug it for each charging cycle. The other differences don’t hold much weight in selection.
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Pros and Cons – Floor One S3, Floor One S3 Breeze

Note: Since there’s only one difference, and everything else is the same, we’re putting the advantages and disadvantages of both models together in one section for your comfort.

S3 VS S3 Breeze Full Comparison Table

Difference 1: Floor One S3 Breeze Lacks Charge Base

What is a charge base? Is it true that you could not charge a vacuum cleaner without a power base?

No. That’s a misconception.

Floor One S3 comes with a charging base – Place the vacuum cleaner on the charging base in an assigned way, and the vacuum gets charged.

And with the S3 Breeze, a storage tray is included that helps put the vacuum in place but doesn’t serve to recharge. With S3 Breeze, there is a port option; you can directly connect the power source to the vacuum cleaner body.

We found a subtle charging time difference (Floor One S3 Breeze: 4 Hours, Floor One S3: 4.25 Hours) in our 14-hour analysis. Moreover, this difference is inconsistent, varies, and is similar at certain times, depending on a few factors.

Apart from that, we didn’t find any notable difference with and without a charge base.

We like the Tineco Floor One S3 because it doesn’t require endless plugging and unplugging, which is very convenient.

Difference 2: Accessories

When you buy either of these S3 series vacuums, they come with useful accessories. You’ll get a cleaning solution, an adaptor, a brush roller, a dry HEPA filter, and a handy cleaning tool.

Now, here’s where they differ:

With the S3, you would get a charging base with storage blocks for the accessories, as discussed in the first difference above.

For the S3 Breeze, you won’t get the charging base, but you do get a storage tray for the accessories, so you can keep them organized and handy.

Both S3 and S3 Breeze give you an extra brush roller. The S3 model includes an additional dry filter – a likable perk for maintenance.

Difference 3: The Design

The Floor One S3 and its Breeze version are roughly the same size, with only a slim difference in weight. The S3 weighs 9.92 lbs, while the Breeze weighs 9.26 lbs.

Both models have clean water and dirt water tanks with the exact capacities of 0.6 and 0.5 liters, respectively.

The S3 and Breeze feature an advanced self-propulsion system that helps the vacuum move forward. It means they can move with the slight effort you need to put in when cleaning your floors. This system differs from Tineco’s top-tier S7 Pro, which has bidirectional movement.

When pondering which model to pick, this design and the above accessories differences have no value in the decision-making process.

Suction Power

In a vacuum cleaner room, non-mopping vacuums commonly offer more heightened suction force than wet-dry cleaners. 

Wet-dry cleaners are primarily designed for use on non-carpeted, sealed floors like hardwood and tiles. So, comparing these machines to regular vacuums like Bissell’s is misguided.

In the realm of wet-dry cleaning, the Floor One S3 series excels with impressive suction power. These models feature a brush roller that spins at a rapid speed of 450 revolutions per minute, which means 7.5 revolutions per second. You can imagine the cleaning power this renders.

These models operate at a standard noise level (<78dB) during routine cleaning. When functioning at the highest suction to tackle stubborn dust, the S3 models can be a bit noisier.

The LED Display

Floor One S3 comes with an all-in-one LCD. The internal circuit is made to show all the working function icons on the LCD.

The display is divided into four sections for clear explanation:

1. External Circle: This round border circle dynamically changes color based on dirt detection. It turns red when there’s a substantial amount of dirt and green when the dirt level is low or none.
2. First Row: Three icons provide information about the vacuum’s self-cleaning mode (on/off status), the remaining battery percentage (pictured numerically), and Wi-Fi connection status.
3. Second Row: Another three other icons – From the left, there is a brush monitor icon that blinks if tangled. The remaining two icons show the dirt water and clean water tank statuses. 
4. Third Row: This row indicates the vacuum’s cleaning force, portrayed by a bar that varies depending on the cleaning power. Under it, you can also see the current cleaning mode the Floor One is operating.

Now, coming to the Floor One S3 Breeze model, the LED display is identical to the S3.

Charging Time & Run Time

Unlike the Tineco junior iFloor series, the Floor One S3 models are more advanced because they have a smart battery management system that makes them run longer. Both devices take around 4 hours to charge from 0% to 100%. With full battery charge, they work for up to 35 minutes, 10 minutes longer than the iFloor models.

But here’s the thing: the actual battery life can vary in different houses. If the floors are super dirty, the iLoop smart sensor in the vacuum makes it work harder by using more suction. It uses the battery quicker, so you might get less than the said run time.

iLoop Smart Sensor

Both the Tineco S3 series vacuums feature iLoop smart sensor technology. This iLoop smart sensor is located on the front side of the cleaner under the dirt water tank.

What is its objective? 

This front-facing advanced sensor detects the dirt load using the intelligent algorithm and makes the vacuum revise its suction power and water flow supply into the brush roller.

For instance, when there is spilled baby oatmeal cereal on the floor, the Floor One S3 models automatically increase their cleaning power. The brush roller would spin faster and release more water onto the roller for better cleaning.

Taking into account common spills, here is the suction power percentage adjusted by the iLoop system:

Basic models usually have only two methods: strong suction or gentle cleaning. More promising models let you choose the mode. Advanced models like the Floor One S3 series go even further – they automatically change the suction force and water flow, resulting in efficient cleaning.

Self-Cleaning With Centrifugal Air Drying

Gone are the days when households used to clean the vacuums by disassembling the parts and flushing with a normal household water supply. 

Even though it guarantees ultimate wash up, Cleaning the vacuum after every use used to be challenging and time-consuming, and if left uncleaned, it could lead to bad odors.

In the past two years, manufacturers have solved this issue. Most mid-range and top-tier wet-dry vacuum cleaner models today have a self-cleaning feature. With just one click, these vacuums flush clean water through the internal parts that tend to collect dust.

But does this self-cleaning make the cleaner as neat as our hands-on cleaning?

In most cases, Yes.

However, having self-cleaning doesn’t mean you can skip manual hands-on cleaning altogether. We recommend cleaning the brush rollers, and water tanks and wiping the vacuum body surface every week or twice a week to further enhance the cleaner upkeep.

Now, speaking of a unique feature that Tineco’s base-level wet-dry cleaners don’t have -centrifugal air drying. After self-cleaning, most water is squeezed back into the dir tank. But a small amount may remain with the brush roller roller.

The equipped centrifugal air drying feature in the Floor One S3 series makes the brush roller spin at high speed without water flow, generating the heat that dries the roller and prevents foul smells.

App & Voice Prompts

The Tineco S3 series wet-dry cleaners come with a convenient mobile app feature. With this app, you can check on how your cleaning is going, receive alerts about the tanks (CWT & DWT) and brush, change how strong the suction is, control how much water is sprayed, and even reach out to Tineco’s tech support if you need assistance.

Except few alerts, in everyday use, you might not use the app much. Most of what the app is capable of can also be done using the buttons right by your thumb while you’re cleaning.

On top of that, the vacuum will tell you when it’s time to do things like recharge, replace the dirty water, or refill the clean water tank. It does this with audio prompts, so you’ll always know what to do without needing the app.

Enhanced Edge Cleaning is Missing in the S3 Series

The Floor One S3 and Breeze can clean edges but are not as effective as the top-of-the-line Tineco series.

You can see the above image that says how the brush roller design differs in each of the Tineco Floor One series. 

Both sides of the S3’s brush roller are cased with a vacuum body, making it tough to cover corners and edges.

The Verdict

Breeze versions typically represent the more basic version of the standard models, often lacking one to two developed features and with slight design variations. 

When we compare a few Tineco series models, we see the primary difference between the standard and breeze variants is how they get charged.

Breeze model does not offer the option to charge via a base. Like most electric devices, you plug them directly into the machine.

In general, direct charging is faster. But here, the Tineco S3 has a 30W higher power rating than the Breeze model, so balancing the both, charging time remains the same.