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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​ vs V16 Piston Animal Submarine

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    Main Differences
    Design
      Build QualityUser MaintenanceRecurring CostStoringDirt CompartmentIn The BoxRangePortabilityBatteryQuality Of Life FeaturesTools And BrushesAlternative Configuration
    Performance
      Hard Floor PickupHigh-Pile Carpet PickupLow-Pile Carpet PickupPet Hair PickupSuctionAirflowNoiseManeuverabilityPet Hair Furniture PerformanceAir QualityCracksStainsWater
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Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine 
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Wet Compatible
Compatible without immersion
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

Our Verdict

Dyson V15s Detect Submarine​

Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Full comparison details regarding individual product score sets can be found in the section below
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Variants

  • 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
Bare Floor

Threshold 

0.10

Bare Floor 
 

7.6
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Design

Build Quality 
 

6.5
N/A

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Vacuum Type 
 

Stick/Handheld
Locked
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User Maintenance 
 

6.5
N/A

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Recurring Cost 
 

8.0
N/A

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Bag Part Number  

No bag
Locked

Filter Part Number  

970013-02
Locked

HEPA Filter Part Number  

970013-02
Locked
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Storing 
 

8.2
N/A

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Height 
 

48.82" (124.0 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Width 
 

9.96" (25.3 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Depth 
 

10.75" (27.3 cm)
Lock" (Lock cm)

Cord Storing 
 

Not Needed
Locked

On-Board Tool Storage 
 

Yes
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)
Lock gal (Lock L)

Full Indicator 
 

Yes
Locked

Bag Included 
 

No Bag Needed
Locked
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In The Box 
 

In The Box Picture 
 

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Range 
 

10
N/A

Cordless 
 

Yes
Locked

Cord Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Hose Length 
 

N/A
N/A

Minimum Wand Length 
 

1.18 ft (0.36 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Maximum Wand Length 
 

3.41 ft (1.04 m)
Lock ft (Lock m)

Total Range 
 

N/A
N/A
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Portability 
 

7.7
N/A

Total Weight 
 

8.27 lbs (3.75 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Weight In Hand 
 

4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)
Lock lbs (Lock kg)

Carrying handle 
 

Yes
Locked
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Battery 
 

7.1
N/A

Minimum Battery Life 
 

9 min
Lock min

Maximum Battery Life 
 

75 min
Lock min

Recharge Time 
 

249 min
Lock min

Recharge Dock 
 

Yes
Locked

Battery Life Indicator 
 

Yes
Locked

Removable Batteries 
 

Yes
Locked
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Quality Of Life Features 
 

Picture Of Controls 
 

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Rotating Head 
 

Yes
Locked

Power Adjustment 
 

Yes
Locked

Self-Propelled 
 

No
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 
 

No
Locked

Removable Brushroll 
 

Yes
Locked

Turbo Brush 
 

Yes
Locked

Crevice Tool 
 

Yes
Locked

Upholstery Tool 
 

Yes
Locked

Soft Bristle Brush 
 

No
Locked

Hard Bristle Brush 
 

Yes
Locked

Extension Wand 
 

Yes
Locked

Ceiling Fan Tool 
 

No
Locked

Pet Grooming Tool 
 

No
Locked
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Alternative Configuration 
 

Alternative Configuration Photo 1 
 

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Blower Mode 
 

No
Locked
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Performance

Hard Floor Pickup 
 

8.0
N/A

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High-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
N/A

High-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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Low-Pile Carpet Pickup 
 

7.0
N/A

Low-Pile Carpet Pickup Video  

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Pet Hair Pickup 
 

9.5
N/A

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Suction 
 

7.7
N/A

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Maximum Hose Suction 
 

107.7 inH₂O (26.82 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Maximum Head Suction 
 

7.9 inH₂O (1.96 kPa)
Lock inH₂O (Lock kPa)

Normal Head Suction 
 

3.5 inH₂O (0.87 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 
 

7.8
N/A

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Maximum Hose Airflow 
 

71.3 CFM (2.0 m³/min)
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Noise 
 

8.5
N/A

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Bare Floor 
 

69.6 dBA
Lock dBA

Low-Pile Carpet 
 

72.0 dBA
Lock dBA
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Maneuverability 
 

7.5
N/A

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Pet Hair Furniture Performance 
 

8.0
N/A

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Air Quality 
 

Sealing Quality Video  

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Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA) 
 

Yes
Locked
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Cracks 
 

8.5
N/A

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Stains 
 

7.5
N/A

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Water 
 

6.5
N/A

Wet Compatible 
 

Compatible without immersion
Locked

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