Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine vs Dyson V16 Piston Animal
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Quick take: The Dyson V16 Piston Animal costs $120 less.
| Spec | Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine | Dyson V16 Piston Animal |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$1,100 | ~$980 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 315 AW | 315 AW |
| Battery | 70 min | 70 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | — | Captures 99.99% of particles to 0.1 micron |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | No |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | 0.35 gal | 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 | 10.2 x 51.1 x 9.84 in |
| Weight | 7.5 lbs | 7.5 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
Pros & cons
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine
- ✓Vacuums with the full 315 AW rating and also mops with the Submarine head
- ✓70 minutes of rated runtime on the dry side
- ✓7.5 lb, the same as the standard V16
- ✓Direct successor to the V15s Detect Submarine
- ✗$1,099.99 list price
- ✗$120 premium over the V16 for the wet head
- ✗2-year warranty, against 5 years on Shark's sticks
- ✗Water tank capacity and noise level are not published
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