Dyson PencilVac vs Dyson V16 Piston Animal

The short verdict

V16 Piston Animal is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the PencilVac yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

PencilVac

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V16 Piston Animal

8.3

Choose the PencilVac if

Hard-floor apartments and quick pickups

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Choose the V16 Piston Animal if

Large homes, pet hair and long hair on carpet

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At a glance

Key differences

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Performance1 difference

Suction (air watts)

55 AW

315 AW

Battery & charging1 difference

Charging time

3.5 h

Runtime Min

30 min

70 min

Design4 differences

Depth Mm

8.11 in (20.6 cm)

10.2 in (25.9 cm)

Height Mm

45.71 in (116.1 cm)

51.1 in (129.8 cm)

Weight Kg

1.81 kg

3.4 kg

Width Mm

1.5 in (38 mm)

9.84 in (25 cm)

Connectivity1 difference

Filter Type

99.99% to 0.3 microns

Advanced whole-machine HEPA, 99.99% to 0.1 microns

General1 difference

Dust bin

0.08 L

1.32 L

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PencilVac vs V16 Piston Animal

V16 Piston Animal is scored, the other is pending

Key differences

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