Let me tell you, reader, this vacuum is a dream. Often compared to Dyson's V10 model, the Tineco A11 Hero is way less expensive and every bit as good. Having had the opportunity to use both, I can tell you that I could not tell a difference between their power levels. What I could see was that Dyson's battery cannot be removed, and their filter needs to be hand-washed. I simply don't have the patience for that.

This vacuum does come with quite a few tools and parts, but that doesn’t necessarily mean more maintenance. The primary maintenance tasks for the Tineco A11 vacuumcan be broken down into the following to-do list:

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As a handheld, you can attach a variety of accessories and toolsto help clean hard-to-reach areas. Tineco A11 Maintenance Want a large dust bin: The Tineco A11 cordless has a decently sized dust bin, especially considering its small size. While it doesn’t quite beat the capacity of the Dyson V10 Absolute or Animal, it is a close second. There are a lot of cool things out there that make us wonder — do they really work? In our I Tried It series, we set out to use them in the real world and have determined that, in fact, they really do.

On Trial: The Tineco A11 Hero vacuum, a rechargeable and convertible vacuum with three levels of suction When choosing the best vacuums in various categories we considered other factors associated with each. We noted any vacuums with especially short battery life or a particularly heavy weight that might make them a less desirable option. Cordless vacuum battery life and runtimeSo, when I finally fried our handheld vac, I went on a search for a replacement and came across the Tineco A11 Hero vacuum in the unlikeliest of all places. For more great vacuum cleaning tests, see our complete vacuum cleaner review series here. Hardwood Floor Cleaning Want a good value: If you’re looking for lots of features, but want to cash out at a lower price, the Tineco A11 could be right for you. The Brief: I can't stand dust, dirt, or pet hair. But unfortunately, those are all found in abundance in a home with two kids, two cats, and a dog. Living with a combination of hardwood, stone floors, and various vintage rugs, I spend a disproportionate amount of time vacuuming, sweeping, and lint rolling. I was growing tired of switching from the handheld vacuum to the regular vacuum to the broom and dustpan just to maintain a basic level of cleanliness.