Quick verdict
Tineco’s Floor One S9 line is the brand’s flagship wet-dry range in Australia, and both Pro models are currently on sale. The S9 Artist Pro is just $848 at The Good Guys — down from its $1,299 RRP — making it the pick for most households. The S9 Artist Steam Pro adds 230°C steam and a 110-minute battery for $1,199 direct from Tineco (RRP $1,499), and if your floors get genuinely grimy, the steam is worth the $350 gap.
Tineco S9 Artist Pro and Steam Pro: Australian price and where to buy cheapest
Here’s the current price picture (checked 8 October 2026):
Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Pro (RRP $1,299)
$848 — The Good Guys, in stock — this is the cheapest price in Australia right now.
$1,299 — Tineco online store (au.tineco.com), back to full RRP after the sale ended, with free delivery, 2-year warranty and 30-day money-back.
Tineco Floor One S9 Artist Steam Pro (RRP $1,499)
$1,199 — Tineco online store (au.tineco.com), in stock — the cheapest price anywhere by a clear margin.
$1,499 — The Good Guys, JB Hi-Fi and Bing Lee, all holding at RRP.
$1,498 — Mobileciti, a single dollar under RRP if you prefer that store.
A note on timing: Tineco ran the Steam Pro at $1,199 from 10 to 30 September 2026 across its own store, Harvey Norman, JB Hi-Fi, Bing Lee and Retravision. That promotion has ended, but the $1,199 price is still live on au.tineco.com — treat it as a current deal, not a guarantee. The Good Guys’ $848 Artist Pro price is likewise a sale figure, so confirm both before you buy.
Which one should you buy? Artist Pro vs Steam Pro
These are two different machines for two different households. The short version:
Buy the S9 Artist Pro ($848) for premium wet-dry cleaning at a mid-range price. It vacuums and mops in one pass with 22kPa of suction, runs up to 75 minutes, and self-cleans and dries its roller with 85°C hot air.
Buy the S9 Artist Steam Pro ($1,199) for steam as well. Its HyperSteam system heats to 230°C in the boiler, it adds a ReverseScrub mode that spins the roller backwards for 14 seconds on stuck-on stains, suction climbs to 25,000Pa, and the battery stretches to 110 minutes.
The price gap is currently about $350. For that you get steam, 35 extra minutes of runtime, stronger suction, and the ReverseScrub spot-cleaning trick. For everyday mess on mostly fine floors, the Artist Pro at $848 is the better value. For homes with kids, pets, or regularly sticky floors, the Steam Pro earns its premium.
Tineco S9 Artist Pro: key features and specs
The Artist Pro is Tineco’s design-led S9 flagship — the aurora-inspired finish genuinely looks different from every other wet-dry stick on the shelf. The numbers that matter (all specs per Tineco Australia): 22kPa suction, among the strongest in Tineco’s wet-dry range; up to 75 minutes runtime from a 3.5-hour charge (rated power 230W); a 180° lay-flat HyperStretch hinge at 13cm that slides under beds, sofas and low cabinets; and an 85°C hot-air FlashDry self-cleaning dock that flushes the roller and internals with heated water, then dries everything so there’s no damp-roller smell the next morning.
DualBlock anti-tangle uses a dual-layer scraper system — a comb scraper that catches hair and a straight scraper that wipes away dirty water and strands — so pet hair and long hair don’t wrap the brush. The iLoop smart sensor detects dirt in real time and adjusts suction and water flow automatically, while MHCBS continuously rinses the roller with fresh water as you clean. Add dual-sided edge cleaning, a HEPA filter, 1L clean-water and 750ml dirty-water tanks, an LED headlight for under-furniture runs, and an extra roller brush, replacement filter and cleaning solution in the box. Weight 5.5kg, 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.
Tineco S9 Artist Steam Pro: key features and specs
The Steam Pro is the flagship-with-everything version, launched in Australia in August 2026. The upgrades over the Artist Pro: 230°C HyperSteam from the boiler (outlet at least 99°C, boosted by electrolysed water for disinfection) — a big jump from the original S9 Artist Steam’s 140°C; 25,000Pa suction and up to 110 minutes runtime in Quiet mode from a redesigned lower-mounted battery — the longest claimed runtime in Tineco’s wet-dry range, so large homes skip the mid-clean recharge; and a new ReverseScrub mode that reverses the roller for 14 seconds of high-friction scrubbing in one spot, aimed at dried sauces, muddy footprints and other stuck-on mess.
The self-cleaning is hotter too: the dock cycle washes the internals with 110°C heated water, then dries with 110°C hot air (versus the Artist Pro’s 85°C cycle). A Quiet Mode cleans at around 69dB, and the SilentDry self-clean mode drops to about 40dB, so the dock cycle won’t wake the house. The rest carries the S9 playbook: HyperStretch 180° lay-flat at 12.85cm with a 3-chamber dirty-water separation system that keeps suction consistent when reclined, triple-sided edge cleaning, DualBlock anti-tangle, iLoop smart sensor, MHCBS self-rinsing brush, SmoothDrive wheels and an LED headlight. Tanks 0.88L clean / 0.8L dirty, 285W, charge about 3.5 hours, weight 6.2kg. Model SW201800AU, 2-year manufacturer’s warranty.
How they compare to the competition at Australian prices
The obvious comparison is Tineco’s own line-up: the original S9 Artist Steam (non-Pro) is now $999 at the Tineco online store (was $1,499) — 75-minute runtime, 22,000Pa suction, 140°C steam. The Steam Pro costs $200 more at current sale pricing for hotter steam (230°C), stronger suction (25,000Pa) and a much longer battery (110 minutes) — the Pro is the better buy while both are discounted.
The Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 at $1,599 is the closest third-party rival — a cordless wet-dry with steam that the Tineco Steam Pro undercuts by $400 at $1,199. Read our Roborock F25 Ultra Steam Gen 2 first look for the full comparison.
The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai at $1,899 is a robot rather than a stick cleaner — nearly $700 more than the Tineco Steam Pro — so the comparison favours Tineco on cleaning muscle per dollar. See our Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai breakdown if autonomy matters more to you.
Both Tinecos are sealed-hard-floor machines (tile, sealed timber, laminate). Neither suits carpet or rugs — pair them with a separate stick or barrel vacuum for soft areas.
Who should buy them
The S9 Artist Pro at $848 is for: households with sealed hard floors wanting daily vacuum-and-mop convenience in one pass; pet owners and long-hair households (DualBlock anti-tangle is the standout feature at this price); anyone whose under-furniture areas never get cleaned (the 13cm lay-flat reach); and bargain hunters — $848 for a flagship-spec wet-dry is the best value in the category right now.
The S9 Artist Steam Pro at $1,199 is for: families with kids and pets whose floors get genuinely grimy; homes with sealed tile or timber where sticky spills are routine; anyone wanting chemical-free sanitising (230°C steam does the work); and larger homes — the 110-minute battery covers the whole house without stopping.
Neither is for: carpet-heavy homes (hard-floor-only machines), unsealed timber, cork or waxed floors, or anyone who wants a fully automated robot — at that end of the market see our Dreame Aqua20 Ultra Roller coverage instead.
Final verdict
At $848 from The Good Guys, the S9 Artist Pro is a flagship-spec wet-dry cleaner at a mid-range price — 22kPa suction, 75-minute battery, lay-flat reach, hot-air self-cleaning and anti-tangle everything. It’s our pick for most households. The S9 Artist Steam Pro at $1,199 direct from Tineco is the one to buy if steam matters: 230°C HyperSteam, 110 minutes of runtime, 25,000Pa suction and ReverseScrub spot mode make it the most capable wet-dry stick Tineco sells in Australia, at $300 off RRP. Both prices are sale figures — when they end, the maths gets a lot less exciting.
Frequently asked questions
Should I buy the Tineco S9 Artist Pro or the Steam Pro?
Buy the S9 Artist Pro for excellent everyday wet-dry cleaning at the lowest price — at $848 (The Good Guys, checked 8 October 2026) it’s the value pick. Buy the Steam Pro for 230°C steam sanitising, a 110-minute battery, 25,000Pa suction and the ReverseScrub stain mode — at $1,199 direct from Tineco it’s $350 more, and worth it for grimy households with kids or pets.
Is $848 a good price for the Tineco S9 Artist Pro in Australia?
Yes — $848 at The Good Guys (in stock, checked 8 October 2026) is the cheapest price in Australia right now, $451 below the $1,299 RRP. Tineco’s own store is back at the $1,299 RRP after its sale ended, so The Good Guys’ $848 is the deal to beat. Confirm the price before you buy.
How hot is the steam on the Tineco S9 Artist Steam Pro?
The HyperSteam boiler heats to 230°C (outlet at least 99°C), boosted by electrolysed water for disinfection — up from 140°C on the original S9 Artist Steam. It’s for sealed hard floors only; don’t use steam mode on unsealed timber, cork, waxed or water-sensitive flooring.
Can the Tineco S9 Artist Pro or Steam Pro be used on carpet?
No. Both are wet-dry cleaners for sealed hard floors — tile, sealed timber, laminate and similar. They’re not suitable for carpet, rugs or deep-pile flooring; pair them with a separate stick or barrel vacuum for soft areas.
How long does the battery last on the Tineco S9 Artist Pro vs Steam Pro?
The S9 Artist Pro runs up to 75 minutes per charge (3.5-hour charge), covering most homes in one session. The Steam Pro runs up to 110 minutes in Quiet mode — the longest claimed runtime in Tineco’s wet-dry range — with the same 3.5-hour charge, suiting larger floor plans.
