Dyson Gen5detect vs Dyson V16 Piston Animal
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Quick take: The Dyson Gen5detect costs $63 less.
| Spec | Dyson Gen5detect | Dyson V16 Piston Animal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$917 | ~$980 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 280 AW | 315 AW |
| Battery | 70 min | 70 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | Captures 99.99% of particles to 0.1 micron |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.77 L | 0.35 gal |
| Water tank | — | — |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | — | 10.2 x 51.1 x 9.84 in |
| Weight | 7.6 lbs | 7.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Dyson Gen5detect
- ✓280AW Boost suction is the highest of any US cordless stick
- ✓Whole-machine HEPA sealing captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns
- ✓Single-press power button — no more holding a trigger for the whole clean
- ✓Laser dust illumination plus piezo particle counter that auto-boosts on dirty patches
- ✓70-minute max runtime, the longest of Dyson's mainline sticks
- ✓Built-in crevice tool stows inside the wand
- ✗At 7.6 lbs it's noticeably heavy for above-floor and stair cleaning
- ✗Expensive even on sale — reviewers call the gains over the V15 marginal
- ✗70-minute figure is Eco mode only; Auto on carpet drains much faster
- ✗4.5-hour charge time is long for a flagship
- ✗No app connectivity or smart features beyond the onboard LCD
Dyson V16 Piston Animal
- ✓Published 315 AW rating, where Shark and Bissell give none
- ✓70 minutes of rated runtime
- ✓Filtration rated to capture 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 micron
- ✓0.35 gal bin
- ✓Optional Floor Dok and Auto-empty Dok bundles
- ✗$979.99 with no everyday discount on Dyson's store
- ✗Dyson does not list a noise rating
- ✗2-year warranty, against 5 years on Shark's sticks
- ✗3.5-hour charge time