Dyson V16 Piston Animal vs Dyson V8 Cyclone

The short verdict

V16 Piston Animal is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the V8 Cyclone yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

V16 Piston Animal

8.3

V8 Cyclone

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Choose the V16 Piston Animal if

Large homes, pet hair and long hair on carpet

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Choose the V8 Cyclone if

Budget-minded Dyson buyers

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

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Performance1 difference

Suction (air watts)

315 AW

150 AW

Battery & charging2 differences

Charging time

3.5 h

4 h

Runtime Min

70 min

60 min

Design4 differences

Depth Mm

10.2 in (25.9 cm)

9.84 in (25 cm)

Height Mm

51.1 in (129.8 cm)

45.67 in (116 cm)

Weight Kg

3.4 kg

2.6 kg

Width Mm

9.84 in (25 cm)

9.17 in (23.3 cm)

Connectivity1 difference

Filter Type

Advanced whole-machine HEPA, 99.99% to 0.1 microns

99.99% to 0.3 microns

General1 difference

Dust bin

1.32 L

0.53 L

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V16 Piston Animal vs V8 Cyclone

V16 Piston Animal is scored, the other is pending

Key differences

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