Dyson V16 Piston Animal vs Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog
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Quick take: The Dyson V16 Piston Animal costs $19 less.
| Spec | Dyson V16 Piston Animal | Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$980 | ~$999 |
| Type | Cordless Stick | Cordless Stick |
| Suction | 315 AW | — |
| Battery | 70 min | 70 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | Captures 99.99% of particles to 0.1 micron | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | No | No |
| Noise | — | 74 dB |
| Dustbin | 0.35 gal | 0.5 L |
| 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 | 7.5 lbs | 8 lbs |
| Warranty | 2 years | — |
Pros & cons
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
Miele Triflex HX3 Cat & Dog
- ✓Same 70-minute ceiling as the base HX3
- ✓74 dB rated noise
- ✓Direct successor to the HX2 Cat & Dog
- ✓0.5 L dust bin, same as the base model
- ✗$999, $150 above the base HX3 with the same published specs
- ✗Electrobrush runtime drops to 38 minutes
- ✗Suction, warranty and the pet tools in the box are not published