Dyson V15s Detect Submarine vs Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene
Quick take: The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene costs $224 less; the Dyson V15s Detect Submarine runs longer per charge (60 vs 45 min).
| Spec | Dyson V15s Detect Submarine | Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$724 | ~$500 |
| Type | Hard Floor Washer | Hard Floor Washer |
| Suction | 240 AW | — |
| Battery | 60 min | 45 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Whole-machine HEPA-sealed | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | 81 dB | — |
| Dustbin | 0.76 L | — |
| Water tank | 300 ml | 0.2 gal (clean), 0.14 gal (dirty) |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | No | Yes |
| 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 | — | 43.1 x 9.6 x 11 in |
| Weight | 8.3 lbs | 8.42 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
Pros & cons
Dyson V15s Detect Submarine
- ✓One machine handles both wet mopping and dry vacuuming without switching appliances
- ✓Separate clean/dirty water tanks keep you from mopping with dirty water
- ✓Laser dust detection shows exactly where debris is on hard floors
- ✓Swaps back to a standard fluffy or Motorbar head for carpets and stairs
- ✓60-minute max runtime is competitive for a wet-roller stick
- ✗Wet roller head requires a self-clean/dry cycle after every use
- ✗Dry dustbin capacity (0.76L) is on the small side for whole-home cleaning
- ✗Significantly more expensive than dedicated hard-floor washers
- ✗Heavier to maneuver than a standard V15 with the wet head attached
- ✗Replacement rollers and filters add to long-term cost
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene
- ✓Dock self-cleans the roller and then dries it with hot air
- ✓45 minutes of runtime
- ✓0.2 gal clean tank, more than double the PencilWash
- ✓Separate 0.14 gal dirty tank
- ✗Washing uses unheated water; only the drying is hot
- ✗8.42 lb, nearly double the PencilWash
- ✗$499.99 list, $150 more than the PencilWash
- ✗No suction, noise or warranty figure published