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Dyson V16 Piston Animal

#4 · Best Premium Pick for Heavy Shedders
7.3 /10 Our score
Lowest verified price $784.99 Amazon
Our verdict
A strong pick for big homes with heavy shedders and low-pile floors. The Amazon offer is from a marketplace seller, so check Dyson's own price before buying.

Pros

  • 94% on low-pile pet hair
  • Longest max-power runtime among the Dysons
  • Largest compacting bin at 1.32 L
  • Sealed HEPA system
  • Removable battery

Cons

  • Heavy
  • 56% on high pile
  • Premium price
  • Mixed tangle results

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Last reviewed October 25, 2026
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What to know about Dyson V16 Piston Animal

Dyson's 2026 flagship, with a 315 AW motor, a dual-cone anti-tangle head and a 1.32 L compacting bin. Vacuum Wars says it is essentially identical to the Submarine apart from the wet head. TechGearLab's test of the Submarine measured 94% low-pile pet hair and 16 min at max power. It's for big homes with heavy shedders.
Editorial notes

Why it stands out

Why we like it

Vacuum Wars says the Animal is essentially the same vacuum as the Submarine apart from the wet head, so TechGearLab's Submarine data applies. It measured 94% on low-pile pet hair, the best of 20 models, and 16 minutes at max power. Vacuum Wars measured 15.3 minutes and found a fully sealed HEPA system.

The CleanCompaktor bin means fewer dusty empties.

What to know

Skip it if weight or price is a concern. It is heavy, and tangle results are mixed: TechGearLab saw no wrap, but Vacuum Wars' long-hair test scored just below average.
Performance

Score breakdown

Pet hair pickup

Measured removal of embedded pet hair from low- and high-pile carpet, rugs and upholstery in independent tests (TechGearLab %, RTINGS scores, TechRadar and CNN hands-on tests).

8.3
94% low / 56% high pile on the Submarine variant (same dry head)
Hair-tangle resistance

How well the brushroll avoids hair wrap in testing, plus how easy it is to clear (removable or tool-free brushroll).

8.0
Zero wrap per TechGearLab, but Vacuum Wars scored 7 vs a 7.4 average
Versatility & pet tools

Hard-floor and edge cleaning, upholstery/stair tools (motorized pet tool or hair screw), and handheld conversion.

8.0
Cones head, soft roller and motorized upholstery tool
Battery & runtime

Tested runtime at max and low power, swappable battery, and charge time.

7.0
70 min low / 15-16 min max in independent tests
Ease of use & maintenance

Handheld weight, balance, bin size and hygienic emptying (auto-empty docks), and how often filters need washing.

6.5
Heavy (2,158 g handle per Vacuum Wars), offset by the 1.32 L compacting bin
Filtration, safety & repairability

Sealed or HEPA filtration that keeps dander and fine dust in, battery safety and recall history, availability of genuine batteries and parts, and warranty length.

7.5
Sealed HEPA passed Vacuum Wars' fog test; TechGearLab particle count 51; warranty not confirmed
Value

Pet-hair performance per dollar at typical street price.

5.0
$785 from a marketplace seller
Specifications

Dyson V16 Piston Animal specs

Tested performance

Pet hair removed, low-pile carpet (TechGearLab test)
94 %
Pet hair removed, high-pile carpet (TechGearLab test)
56 %

Battery

Runtime at max power (TechGearLab)
16 min
Claimed max runtime (eco mode)
70 min
Swappable/click-in battery
Yes

Design

Dustbin capacity
1.32 L

Performance

Claimed suction (max)
315 AW

Pet features

Anti-tangle/de-tangling floorhead (claimed)
Yes
Auto-empty dock included
No

Health & materials

HEPA filtration (manufacturer claim)
Yes
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