Dyson V15 Detect vs Dyson V16 Piston Animal

The short verdict

V15 Detect edges it on score

The V15 Detect leads overall; pick the V16 Piston Animal if its strengths below matter more to you.

V15 Detect

9.0

V16 Piston Animal

8.3

Choose the V15 Detect if

Mixed-floor homes with pets and allergies

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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

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

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Performance1 difference

Suction (air watts)

240 AW

315 AW

Battery & charging2 differences

Charging time

4.5 h

3.5 h

Runtime Min

60 min

70 min

Design3 differences

Height Mm

49.61 in (126 cm)

51.1 in (129.8 cm)

Weight Kg

3.1 kg

3.4 kg

Width Mm

9.8 in (24.9 cm)

9.84 in (25 cm)

Connectivity1 difference

Filter Type

Advanced whole-machine HEPA, 99.99% to 0.3 microns

Advanced whole-machine HEPA, 99.99% to 0.1 microns

General1 difference

Dust bin

0.76 L

1.32 L

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V15 Detect vs V16 Piston Animal

V15 Detect edges it on score

Key differences

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