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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​ vs V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Which Vacuum Is Better?

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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 SizeRuntimeBatteryRangeUser MaintenancePortabilityRecurring CostQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Mobility
      PortabilityManeuverabilityRange
    Air Quality
      Particle FiltrationAir Quality During Emptying
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
    Mopping Capabilities
      StainsWater
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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

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Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Bagless
Yes
Wet Compatible
Compatible without immersion
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

Our Verdict

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​

Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

The Dyson V15s Detect Submarine is a slightly better vacuum than the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine. The V15 offers marginally better performance on carpet, and the Submarine mopping floorhead performs a little better than the Submarine V2 mopping floorhead on the V16. On the other hand, the V16 offers about twice the battery life at low power than the V15.

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  • V15s Detect Submarine​ Absolute (Gold)
  • V15s Detect Submarine​ (Yellow/Nickel)
  • V16 Piston Animal Submarine (Black/Copper)
  • V16 Piston Animal (Black/Copper)

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Main Differences for
House

Threshold 

0.10

House 
 

7.9
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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 
 

7.0
6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
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  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Cracks 
 

8.5
7.0

Cracks Video  

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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 
 

No
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 
 

8.2
8.4

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Height 
 

48.82" (124.0 cm)
45.87" (116.5 cm)

Width 
 

9.96" (25.3 cm)
10.31" (26.2 cm)

Depth 
 

10.75" (27.3 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 
 

7.2
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 
 

7.7

Minimum Runtime 
 

13 min

Maximum Runtime 
 

144 min

Battery 
 

7.1
8.3

Minimum Battery Life 
 

9 min
13 min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
144 min

Recharge Time 
 

249 min
259 min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Yes

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Yes

Swappable Battery 
 

Yes

User-Serviceable Battery 
 

Yes
Yes
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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 
 

3.41 ft (1.04 m)
3.12 ft (0.95 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
7.0

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Brushroll Cleaning Video  

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Portability 
 

7.7
7.7

Total Weight 
 

8.27 lbs (3.75 kg)
7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)
4.30 lbs (1.95 kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Yes
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Recurring Cost 
 

6.5
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
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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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Tools And Brushes 
 

Tools And Brush 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 
 

No
Yes

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
No

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Yes

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
No

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
No
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Alternative Configuration Photo 2 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
No
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Mobility

Portability 
 

7.7
7.7

Total Weight 
 

8.27 lbs (3.75 kg)
7.72 lbs (3.50 kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.08 lbs (1.85 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 
 

3.41 ft (1.04 m)
3.12 ft (0.95 m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Air Quality

Particle Filtration 
 

9.7

Operation Video  

Particle Filtration  

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Average PM10 Concentration 
 

0.5 μg/m³

Average PM2.5 Concentration 
 

0.4 μg/m³

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes

Air Quality During Emptying 
 

4.0

Emptying Video  

Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
8.0

Hard Floor Pickup video  

Hard Floor Pickup Post Test 
 

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.5

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Post Test 
 

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
6.5

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
9.0

Pet Hair Pickup Video  

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Suction 
 

7.7
6.9

Suction Video  

Maximum Hose Suction 
 

107.7 inH₂O (26.82 kPa)
116.5 inH₂O (29.01 kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

7.9 inH₂O (1.96 kPa)
4.1 inH₂O (1.01 kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.5 inH₂O (0.87 kPa)
1.5 inH₂O (0.37 kPa)

Setting Used For Normal  

"Auto", (Fluffy Optic™ Cleaner 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 
 

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

8.5
8.6

Noise Video 
 

Bare Floor 
 

69.6 dBA
69.8 dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.0 dBA
70.5 dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
7.0

Maneuverability Video  

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
8.5

Sofa Pickup Video  

Sofa Pickup Post Test 
 

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

No
Yes
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Cracks 
 

8.5
7.0

Cracks Video  

Wood Cracks Post Test 
 

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Stains 
 

7.5
7.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

6.5
6.5

Wet Compatible 
 

Compatible without immersion
Compatible Without Immersion

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Mopping Capabilities

Stains 
 

7.5
7.0

Stain Video  

Stain Pickup Post Test 
 

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Water 
 

6.5
6.5

Water Video  

Water Pickup Post Test 
 

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Wet Compatible 
 

Compatible without immersion
Compatible Without Immersion
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