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Dyson V15 Detect vs V16 Piston Animal Submarine

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    Main Differences
    Debris Pickup
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupPet Hair Furniture PerformanceCracks
    Design
      Build QualityIn The BoxStoringDirt Compartment SizeRuntimeBatteryUser MaintenanceRecurring CostQuality Of Life Features
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      SuctionAirflowNoise
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
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Dyson V15 Detect
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
No
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
No
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
Compatible Without Immersion
Cordless
Yes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
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Our Verdict

Dyson V15 Detect

Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

The Dyson V15 Detect is a better vacuum than the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine. The V15's bristled brushroll offers better carpet pickup than the dual conical roll floorhead on the V16. Though pet hair pickup is outstanding for both vacuums, the V16 leaves a strip of undisturbed hair down the center of its floorhead, requiring another pass. The V16 has a more powerful suction motor than the V15, but it doesn't deliver better performance on any floor surface.

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Variants

  • V15 Detect Animal (Blue/Nickel)
  • V15 Detect Complete+ (Blue/Nickel)
  • V16 Piston Animal Submarine (Black/Copper)
  • V16 Piston Animal (Black/Copper)

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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.4
7.9

Runtime 
 

6.3
7.7

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Full Comparison

Debris Pickup

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

8.0
6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.5
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

Pet Hair Pickup Post Test 
 

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

8.0
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
7.5

Build Quality Picture 
 

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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Brushroll On/Off 
 

No
No

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Yes

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Yes

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Storing 
 

9.0
8.4

Storing Picture 
 

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Height 
 

45.28" (115.0 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)

Width 
 

9.84" (25.0 cm)
10.31" (26.2 cm)

Depth 
 

10.24" (26.0 cm)
11.10" (28.2 cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Not Needed

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
No

Vacuum Rack/Station 
 

Yes
Yes
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Dirt Compartment Size 
 

6.9
6.8

Dirt Compartment Picture 
 

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Bagless 
 

Yes
Yes

Volume 
 

0.12 gal (0.45 L)
0.11 gal (0.42 L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
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Runtime 
 

6.3
7.7

Minimum Runtime 
 

8 min
13 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

75 min
144 min
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Battery 
 

7.3
8.3

Minimum Battery Life 
 

8 min
13 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
144 min

Recharge Time 
 

231 min
259 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

Yes
Yes

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
Yes
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User Maintenance 
 

7.0
7.0

Maintenance Picture 
 

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Recurring Cost 
 

10
6.0

Recurring Cost Picture 
 

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Bag Part Number  

No bag
No bag

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
Unidentified

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-03
Unidentified
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Yes

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Yes

Self-Propelled 
 

No
No

Headlights 
 

Yes
Yes

Easy On/Off 
 

Yes
Yes

Head Surface Type Adjustment 
 

Manual
Manual

Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

8.0
7.7

Total Weight 
 

6.46 lbs (2.93 kg)
7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

3.70 lbs (1.68 kg)
4.30 lbs (1.95 kg)

Carrying Handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

Alternative Configuration 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Range 
 

10
10

Cordless 
 

Yes
Yes

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
0.26 ft (0.08 m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.25 ft (0.99 m)
3.12 ft (0.95 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.9
9.7

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
0.5 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.1 μg/m³
0.4 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0
4.0

Emptying Video  

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Performance

Suction 
 

7.7
6.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

118.9 inH₂O (29.61 kPa)
116.5 inH₂O (29.01 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

6.9 inH₂O (1.72 kPa)
4.1 inH₂O (1.01 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.3 inH₂O (0.83 kPa)
1.5 inH₂O (0.37 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Laser Slim Fluffy Head)
"Auto", (Dual Conical Cleaner Head)

Hose Diameter 
 

1.3" (3.2 cm)
0.9" (2.4 cm)
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Airflow 
 

7.8
7.5

Maximum Airflow Video  

Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.9 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
64.5 CFM (1.8 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.6
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

70.5 dBA
69.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

71.0 dBA
70.5 dBA
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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

3.0
7.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

0.0
6.5

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Wet Compatible 
 

No
Compatible Without Immersion
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