Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine vs Gen5detect: Which Vacuum Is Better?

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Updated Nov 28, 2025 12:10 PM

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Wet Compatible No

Vacuum Type Stick/Handheld

Bagless Yes

Cordless Yes

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Yes

Wet Compatible Locked

Vacuum Type Locked

Bagless Locked

Cordless Locked

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) Locked

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Dyson Gen5detect

Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

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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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Iron/Purple

Gen5detect

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Black/Copper

V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Prussian blue/Copper

Gen5detect Absolute

Dyson

Black/Copper

V16 Piston Animal

Main Differences for

Bare Floor

Threshold

0.10

Bare Floor

8.0

0.0

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Bare Floor

8.0

0.0

Low-Pile Carpet

7.5

0.0

High-Pile Carpet

7.7

0.0

Pets

7.6

0.0

Stairs

8.6

0.0

Cars

8.2

0.0

Workshop

6.0

0.0

Design

Build Quality

7.0

N/A

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Vacuum Type

Stick/Handheld

Locked

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User Maintenance

7.5

N/A

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Recurring Cost

N/A

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Bag Part Number

No bag

Locked

Filter Part Number

Unidentified

Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number

Unidentified

Locked

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Storing

6.8

N/A

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Height

45.28" (115.0 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Width

9.84" (25.0 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth

10.24" (26.0 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing

Not Needed

Locked

On-Board Tool Storage

Locked

Vacuum Rack/Station

Yes

Locked

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Dirt Compartment

7.2

N/A

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Bagless

Yes

Locked

Volume

0.12 gal (0.45 L)

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Full Indicator

Yes

Locked

Bag Included

No Bag Needed

Locked

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In The Box

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Range

N/A

Cordless

Yes

Locked

Cord Length

N/A

Hose Length

N/A

Minimum Wand Length

1.18 ft (0.36 m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length

3.31 ft (1.01 m)

Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range

N/A

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Portability

7.6

N/A

Total Weight

7.56 lbs (3.43 kg)

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Weight In Hand

4.96 lbs (2.25 kg)

Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle

Yes

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Battery

6.8

N/A

Minimum Battery Life

7 min

Lock min

Maximum Battery Life

77 min

Lock min

Recharge Time

217 min

Lock min

Recharge Dock

Yes

Locked

Battery Life Indicator

Yes

Locked

Removable Batteries

Yes

Locked

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Quality Of Life Features

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Rotating Head

Yes

Locked

Power Adjustment

Yes

Locked

Self-Propelled

Locked

Headlights

Yes

Locked

Easy On/Off

Yes

Locked

Head Surface Type Adjustment

Manual

Locked

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Tools And Brushes

Tools And Brush Picture

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Brushroll

Yes

Locked

Brushroll On/Off

Locked

Removable Brushroll

Yes

Locked

Turbo Brush

Yes

Locked

Crevice Tool

Yes

Locked

Upholstery Tool

Locked

Soft Bristle Brush

Yes

Locked

Hard Bristle Brush

Locked

Extension Wand

Yes

Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool

Locked

Pet Grooming Tool

Locked

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Alternative Configuration

Alternative Configuration Photo 1

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Blower Mode

Locked

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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup

8.5

N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.5

N/A

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup

7.0

N/A

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Pet Hair Pickup

7.5

N/A

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Suction

7.9

N/A

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Maximum Hose Suction

98.9 inH₂O (24.64 kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction

10.3 inH₂O (2.57 kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction

3.0 inH₂O (0.75 kPa)

Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Setting Used For Normal

"Auto", (Fluffy Optic™ Cleaner Head)

Locked

Hose Diameter

1.3" (3.2 cm)

Lock" (Lock cm)

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Airflow

8.0

N/A

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Maximum Hose Airflow

75.0 CFM (2.1 m³/min)

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Noise

8.5

N/A

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Bare Floor

72.3 dBA

Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet

69.2 dBA

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Maneuverability

7.5

N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance

8.5

N/A

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Air Quality

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)

Yes

Locked

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Cracks

8.5

N/A

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Stains

3.0

N/A

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Water

0.0

N/A

Wet Compatible

Locked

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Iron/Purple

Gen5detect

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Black/Copper

V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Prussian blue/Copper

Gen5detect Absolute

Dyson

Black/Copper

V16 Piston Animal