This Dyson V16 Piston Animal review finds Dyson’s new flagship earned a perfect 100% in a carpet deep-clean test where the cordless average is 93%, according to Vacuum Wars, a YouTube testing channel that bought both V16 models with its own money. The channel made the V16 Submarine its new pick for best cordless vacuum.
Vacuum Wars found the standard V16 and the Submarine virtually identical apart from the wet cleaning head. On Amazon on October 16, 2026, the V16 Piston Animal listed at $799.99 and the Submarine at $899.99.
Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: specs
Prices checked on Amazon Oct 16, 2026. I may earn a commission from links, at no cost to you.
| Dyson V16 Piston Animal | Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine | |
|---|---|---|
| Price (Oct 16, 2026) | $799.99 | $899.99 |
| Runtime | Up to 70 min listed; 24 min on max with a cleaner head (Vacuum Wars) | Up to 70 min listed |
| Floor head | All Floor Cones Sense head + soft roller with laser (Vacuum Wars) | Adds the Submarine 2.0 wet cleaner head |
| Bin | CleanCompaktor compressing bin | CleanCompaktor compressing bin |
| Smart features | Detects floor type and adjusts brush speed (listed) | Wet and dry cleaning |
| Buy | Check price | Check price |
What the Dyson V16 does well
- Power: above-average sealed and unsealed suction, and more usable suction at the head than Shark’s best, per Vacuum Wars.
- Battery: rated up to 70 minutes on low vs a roughly 45-minute average; Vacuum Wars measured 24 minutes on max.
- Hard floors: the soft roller head with a green laser reveals fine dust you’d otherwise miss, Vacuum Wars said.
- Quieter: Vacuum Wars found it noticeably quieter and easier to use than earlier Dysons.
Dyson V16 Piston Animal review: tips from the testers
- Vacuum Wars found the medium setting gave the best balance of cleaning and maneuverability with the All Floor Cones head.
- Just A Dad Approved recommends switching to the soft roller head if your home is mostly hardwood.
- Just A Dad Approved also notes the bin compacts hair and cleans its screens to keep airflow up.
- Just A Dad Approved found auto mode raises and lowers suction to save battery, while Boost makes the head harder to push on carpet.
Alternatives
Want a lower price? The Dyson V15 Detect ($649.99) made Vacuum Wars’ pet-hair top five. Want Shark’s best? See Dyson V16 vs Shark PowerDetect.
Video: Vacuum Wars: “Dyson V16 Piston Submarine Review — Our New Pick for Best Cordless Vacuum!”. Embedded with credit; the findings are the creator’s own.
Video: Just A Dad Approved: “Dyson V16 Piston Animal: Buy or Skip?!”. Embedded with credit; the findings are the creator’s own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Dyson V16 worth it?
Vacuum Wars named the V16 Submarine its new pick for best cordless vacuum after perfect carpet and crevice scores.
What is the difference between the V16 and V16 Submarine?
The Submarine adds a wet cleaning head; Vacuum Wars found them otherwise virtually identical.
How long does the V16 battery last?
Dyson lists up to 70 minutes on low; Vacuum Wars measured 24 minutes on max with a cleaner head.
Is the V16 good on carpet?
It scored 100% in Vacuum Wars’ carpet deep-clean test.
Sources
- Amazon product listings for the products linked above, checked October 16, 2026
- Vacuum Wars: “Dyson V16 Piston Submarine Review — Our New Pick for Best Cordless Vacuum!”
- Just A Dad Approved: “Dyson V16 Piston Animal: Buy or Skip?!”
Related: Dyson V16 vs Shark PowerDetect | Shark PowerDetect Cordless Review | Best Cordless Vacuum for Pet Hair | Best Cordless Stick Vacuum Under $300
Notes and disclosure
Note: Prices come from Amazon listings checked on October 16, 2026. Prices change often, so check the current listing. Suction, runtime and filtration figures are the manufacturers’ listed numbers unless a reviewer is credited. Listed runtimes are on the lowest power setting. Test results and tips quoted above come from the YouTube creators credited in each section; they are their findings, not hands-on claims from me.
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