If you’re like me and do some version of household maintenance daily, or have kids and pets that you’re constantly cleaning up after, then a cordless stick vacuum is one of the best ways to help manage messes. It’s easy to carry, powerful enough to clean multiple floor types, and quick to store. However, the two biggest concerns with this style of vacuum are battery life and dustbin capacity.

The Tineco Pure One Station 5 Pro is trying to change that. It’s designed to run for up to an estimated 100 minutes, plus its dustbin is larger than even some of the upright vacuums we recommend, including models from Dyson.

But these aren’t the only ways that the Station 5 Pro one-ups the competition. The vacuum really takes cleaning to the next level with its automated features, namely its ability to detect floor type and change suction accordingly, along with its self-emptying and charging docking station. Add to that a dust-detection light on the main head, a HEPA filter, and thoughtful storage design for attachment tools.

The Station 5 Pro has more parts than what’s typical of most cordless vacuums, but it was quick and easy to put together. Everything pretty much just clicks into place.

The box included the docking station base, automatic dustbin, vacuum tube, a zero-tangle brush, a pet hair attachment, a crevice tool, and, of course, the main vacuum. I love that the attachments have their own compartments in the docking station tray, because a lack of onboard storage is one of my biggest complaints with a cordless stick vacuum.

The base station has a dustbin capacity of 2.5 liters, which is almost as much as the best robot vacuum we recommend, the Qrevo QV 35A, and larger than some upright vacuums we like, such as the Dyson Ball Animal 3 Extra. What does this mean for a cleaning routine? You’ll get plenty of vacuuming sessions in before having to empty the base station. The onboard dustbin held enough dirt to clean my entire 850-square-foot apartment (plus furniture) without skipping a beat.

Most cordless stick vacuums I’ve tried offer anywhere from 40 to 60 minutes of runtime. The Station 5, however, has enough battery power to last for up to an estimated 100 minutes. That translates to less downtime in between cleaning sessions. This is dependent on several factors, though, like how dirty your floors are and what power level you’re using.

I cleaned tile, carpet, and laminate floors for 25 minutes on its highest setting, and it lost a battery click at the halfway point. There was still plenty of power left over for more detailed cleaning of my furniture and upholstery, but just know that running at max power depletes the battery faster.

The Station 5 Pro offers 200 air watts of suction and has three power modes: Eco, Auto, and Max. Automatic suction adjustment is a huge plus because I don’t have to guess what power mode to use, and it helps the battery last a little longer.

I was able to move from laminate to carpet floors easily, and I could hear whenever the motor was giving the vacuum a boost. However, it did struggle a bit on a dense, high-pile area rug. Since this type of carpeting is tightly woven and fluffier, it might clog up the brush roll. When I was finished, I just returned the Station 5 Pro to the docking station where the system automatically starts pushing air up into the vacuum to clean out the dustbin.

Besides a carpeted bedroom and a few area rugs, my apartment is mostly gray laminate floors and tile. Because the floor is neutral with wood grain texture, dust, dirt, and pet hair often blend in.

The green light on the vacuum head brings attention (almost too much attention) to all the cat litter and crumbs strewn about. It isn’t very useful on carpet, but on hardwood, it was pretty clear where the messes were. It has a wide angle, too, so I was able to make multiple passes in one area without missing anything.

I use air purifiers throughout my home, but it gives me peace of mind knowing I have an added layer of protection, since the Station 5 uses a HEPA filter. The vacuum also comes with a crevice tool, which performs exactly as you’d expect of a standard attachment, and a pet tool.

The pet tool worked well on my polyester couch cushions, where hair easily collects and gets embedded. Additionally, transitioning from the main vacuum to the handheld portion is uncomplicated.

Tineco may be a less common household name than Dyson or Hoover, but it’s making its mark with the Station 5 Pro. A self-cleaning, charging docking station automates my usual cleaning process, making vacuuming a whole lot easier.

I do still have my upright vacuum on hand for thicker carpet and area rugs, but this cordless stick model performs extremely well for everyday maintenance. The green light illuminates hidden dirt and debris on most floor types for a more thorough clean whenever you need it.

Although the automatic suction does struggle on higher-pile carpet, I still think its versatility is unmatched given its dustbin capacity, automatic suction adjustment, and overall efficiency.