Shark
Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501
$99.99Cheaper
Released 2010
Best Steam Mops · head-to-head
Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 vs Tineco Floor One S5 Steam
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 is cheaper at $99.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Tineco
Tineco Floor One S5 Steam
$349
Released 2022
Which is better: the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 or Tineco Floor One S5 Steam?
On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 is the cheaper at $99.99.
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Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 | Tineco Floor One S5 Steam |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $99.99 MSRP per SharkNinja.com | $349 |
| Brand | Shark | Tineco |
| Released | 2010 | 2022 |
| Tank capacity (ml) | 450 | 750 |
| Heat up time sec | 30 | — |
| Steam levels | 1 | — |
| Cord length (ft) | 18 | 26 |
| Max run time min | — | 15 |
| Swivel steering | Yes | Yes |
| Washable pads | Yes | — |
| Release | 2010 | 2022 |
Sources — Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501: sharkninja.com (verified 2026-06-20). Tineco Floor One S5 Steam: store.tineco.com (verified 2026-06-20).
What's the difference between the Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 and Tineco Floor One S5 Steam?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (2 of 7). Matching specs are omitted.
- Tank capacity (ml): Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 450 vs Tineco Floor One S5 Steam 750
- Cord length (ft): Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501 18 vs Tineco Floor One S5 Steam 26
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
Shark Steam Pocket Mop S3501
Only one whitelisted tester, Reviewed (USA Today), hands-on tested this exact Shark S3501 Steam Pocket Mop, and the verdict was negative. The reviewer praised a fast ~30-second heat-up and easy swivel steering, but flagged a frosted water window, no on/off switch, distilled-water dependence, and stains that needed repeated back-and-forth pumping, concluding it is 'more work than it needs to be.' (1 sourced review, 1 lab-tested.)
Praised: Heats up fast, ready to use in about 30 seconds; Easy to maneuver with swivel steering and adjustable handle height; Long 18-foot power cord and safe on many sealed hard-floor types.
Flagged: No actual on/off switch, which is confusing at first; Frosted water window and tank are a hassle to read, fill, and drain; Requires distilled water to avoid mineral buildup, an ongoing inconvenience.
Tineco Floor One S5 Steam
No sourced tester review yet.