Dyson Gen5detect vs V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Dyson Gen5detect
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Our Verdict

Dyson Gen5detect

Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

The Dyson Gen5detect is a better vacuum than the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine. The Gen5detect's soft roller floorhead delivers better performance on bare floors than the V16's dual conical roll floorhead, and the Gen5detect also offers better performance on carpets. However, the V16's twin brushrolls lift pet hair off carpets better than the Gen5detect, which leaves more embedded hair behind.

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Variants

  • Gen5detect (Iron/Purple)
  • Gen5detect Absolute (Prussian blue/Copper)
  • V16 Piston Animal Submarine (Black/Copper)
  • V16 Piston Animal (Black/Copper)

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Main Differences for
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Threshold 

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Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

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N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Sofa Pickup Video  

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Cracks 
 

N/A
N/A

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Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

N/A
N/A

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Locked
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Locked
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Locked
Locked
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Storing 
 

N/A
N/A

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Locked
Locked

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Locked
Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Locked
Locked
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

N/A
N/A

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Locked
Locked

Volume 
 

Lock gal (Lock L)
Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Bag Included 
 

Locked
Locked
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Runtime 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Runtime 
 

Lock min

Maximum Runtime 
 

Lock min

Battery 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Battery Life 
 

Lock min
Lock min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

Lock min
Lock min

Recharge Time 
 

Lock min
Lock min

Recharge Dock 
 

Locked
Locked

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Locked
Locked

Swappable Battery 
 

Locked

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Locked
Locked
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Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Cordless 
 

Locked
Locked

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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User Maintenance 
 

N/A
N/A

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Locked
Locked
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Recurring Cost 
 

N/A
N/A

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

Locked
Locked

Filter Part Number  

Locked
Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number  

Locked
Locked
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Locked
Locked

Power Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Self-Propelled 
 

Locked
Locked

Headlights 
 

Locked
Locked

Easy On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Locked
Locked

Blower Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush Picture  

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Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Brushroll On/Off 
 

Locked
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

Locked
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Locked
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Locked
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

Locked
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

Locked
Locked
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

Locked
Locked
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Mobility

Portability 
 

N/A
N/A

Total Weight 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

Lock lbs (Lock kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Locked
Locked
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Maneuverability 
 

N/A
N/A

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Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

N/A
N/A

Cordless 
 

Locked
Locked

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

Lock ft (Lock m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

N/A
N/A

Operation Video  

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Particle Filtration  

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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

Lock μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

Lock μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Locked
Locked

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

N/A
N/A

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

N/A
N/A

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Suction 
 

N/A
N/A

Suction Video  

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Maximum Hose Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

Locked
Locked

Hose Diameter 
 

Lock" (Lock cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)
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Airflow 
 

N/A
N/A

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Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)
Lock CFM (Lock m³/min)
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Noise 
 

N/A
N/A

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Bare Floor 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

Lock dBA
Lock dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

N/A
N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

N/A
N/A

Sofa Pickup Video  

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Air Quality 
 

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Locked
Locked
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Cracks 
 

N/A
N/A

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Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

N/A
N/A

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Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

N/A
N/A

Wet Compatible 
 

Locked
Locked

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

N/A
N/A

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Water 
 

N/A
N/A

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Wet Compatible 
 

Locked
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Iron/Purple
Gen5detect
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V16 Piston Animal Submarine
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