Update: December 22, 2025: Since Dyson’s Berlin unveiling, more detailed information has become available across the 2026 product lineup. We’ve now published a full in-depth breakdown of the new vacuums, robotics, and purifiers based on our latest video coverage.
At a special Dyson Unveiled event in Berlin timed with IFA 2025, James Dyson revealed 11 new and upgraded products. The lineup spans cordless vacuums, robotic cleaners, wet and dry floor systems, and compact purifiers, alongside updates in personal care. Across all categories, Dyson emphasized smaller but more powerful Hyperdymium™ motors, AI-driven cleaning intelligence, hygienic filter-free systems, and expanded app connectivity.
Dyson V16 Piston Animal – Flagship Cordless Performance
The Dyson V16 Piston Animal is a premium cordless stick vacuum designed for powerful whole-home cleaning, featuring Dyson’s Hyperdymium™ 900 W digital motor producing up to 315 AW of fade-free suction and a Dynamic Cyclone separation system that adds extra cyclones in Boost mode to maintain strong airflow and dust separation. It uses a 7-cell removable lithium-ion battery providing up to 70 minutes of runtime, with a 3.5-hour recharge time and multiple power modes (Eco, Auto, Boost) that automatically adjust suction based on floor type and dirt levels. The vacuum includes an All-Floor Cones Sense cleaner head with dual conical brush bars designed to detangle long hair and pet hair, an auto-adaptive floorhead, and laser illumination to reveal fine dust on hard floors. Other features include a CleanCompaktor dust bin that compresses debris to increase capacity, hygienic wipe-clean bin emptying, whole-machine sealed HEPA filtration capturing 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns, an LCD screen displaying real-time runtime and maintenance alerts, quick-release attachments, and the ability to convert into a handheld vacuum, typically supplied with multiple cleaning tools and accessories for floors, upholstery, and tight spaces.
Price as of April 22, 2026
Automations: Auto Suction Adjustment
Cleaning Heads & Attachments: Dual Rollers | Anti-Tangle Rollers
Battery & Charging Features: Detachable Battery
Lighting & Display: Floor Laser | LCD Screen | Digital Battery Life Display | Particle Collection Display
Design & Build: Lightweight
Air Filtration: HEPA Filtration
| Scores | Dyson V16 Piston Animal | Average Cordless Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | TBD | 2.53 |
| Performance | TBD | 2.98 |
| Hard Floor | TBD | 1.91 |
| Carpet | TBD | 3.7 |
| Features | TBD | 1.85 |
| Battery | TBD | 2.4 |
| Attachments | TBD | 1.31 |
| Official Battery Life: 70 Minutes |
| Handle Weight: 3400 gr |
| Noise Level: unknown |
| Dust Bin Capacity: 1.3 L |
The new Dyson V16 Piston Animal is built for households needing maximum performance. Its 900W Hyperdymium™ motor produces 315 air watts of suction, supported by five additional cyclones that cut in during Boost mode.
Other highlights include:
- All Floor Cones Sense cleaner head that adapts to floor types.
- Dual anti-tangle brush bars that eject long hair directly into the bin.
- A CleanCompaktor™ system that compresses dust for up to 30 days of storage.
- A Submarine™ 2.0 wet roller head for wet and dry cleaning.
Like the V8 Cyclone, it will also support a self-emptying dock in 2026.
PencilVac™ – The World’s Slimmest Vacuum
The standout reveal was the Dyson PencilVac™, a cordless vacuum with a body just 38mm in diameter. Despite its slim size, it features Dyson’s new Hyperdymium™ 140k motor, a linear dust separation system, and dual conical brush bars that resist hair tangling. The PencilVac™ glides in all directions, including sideways, and fits easily under low furniture. Dyson says its compact bin can hold up to five times more dust than its 0.08L capacity suggests, thanks to built-in compression.
The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones is an ultra-slim (38mm), sub-4 lb cordless vacuum designed for maximum agility, excelling on hard floors with its multidirectional fluffy cones head that allows side-to-side and under-furniture cleaning, while delivering excellent pickup in testing—fine debris was nearly perfect, cereal-sized debris showed minimal scatter, and large debris performed well. Its dual green lasers effectively reveal hidden dust, filtration captured 99.99% of 0.3-micron particles (validated by a passed fog test), and features like a removable battery, compacting bin, and sleek magnetic dock add convenience. However, it struggles on carpets (often stalling), has below-average runtime (30 minutes claimed, ~9 minutes on max vs. ~13.5 avg), and weaker airflow/suction metrics. Hair testing showed long strands being ejected rather than collected, handheld use is awkward, crevice pickup underperformed, and the tiny bin has a messy, overcomplicated emptying process. Ultimately, despite strong hard-floor performance, its limitations, niche use case, and $500+ price reduce overall value. See additional info
Price as of April 22, 2026
Cleaning Heads & Attachments: Four Conical Brush Bars | Soft Rollers | Anti-Tangle Rollers | Lie-Flat Cleaning | Edge Cleaning
Battery & Charging Features: Detachable Battery
Lighting & Display: Forward- and Rear-Facing Floor Lasers | LCD Screen | Digital Battery Life Display | MyDyson App Connectivity
Air Filtration: HEPA Filtration
| Scores | Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones | Average Cordless Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 1.80 | 2.53 |
| Performance | 1.83 | 2.98 |
| Hard Floor | 2.90 | 1.91 |
| Carpet | 0.40 | 3.7 |
| Features | 2.97 | 1.85 |
| Battery | 2.34 | 2.4 |
| Attachments | 0.83 | 1.31 |
| Official Battery Life: 30 Minutes |
| Handle Weight: 924 gr |
| Noise Level: 81 dB |
| Dust Bin Capacity: 75.7 ml |
Dyson V8 Cyclone – A Next-Gen Classic
Dyson updated its long-running V8 cordless vacuum with a new Cyclone model. It delivers 30% more suction than the original, up to 60 minutes of runtime, and supports a self-emptying dock coming in 2026. The V8 Cyclone also introduces a triggerless power button and three cleaning modes. Importantly, existing V8 owners can use their current attachments, while new buyers will have access to a wide tool set.
Best Cordless Vacuums – Vacuum Wars’ always up-to-date rankings of the best cordless vacuums.
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene – A Filter-Free Wet Cleaner
The Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene is a cordless hard-floor cleaner designed to vacuum debris and wash floors simultaneously using a filter-free system that prevents bacteria buildup, odors, and clogging while maintaining consistent performance. It uses an ultra-absorbent hybrid microfiber roller with 84,000 filaments per cm² and 1,400 embedded nylon bristles, spinning at 250 RPM to capture dust, hair, and debris while removing wet spills and stains in one pass. A 12-point hydration system continuously delivers fresh water to the roller, while a self-cleaning extraction mechanism with an anti-tangle comb removes dirty water and hair during operation to maintain hygiene and prevent wrap. The machine features three-sided edge cleaning for cleaning along walls and baseboards and a low-profile design that lies flat to 4.4 inches to reach under furniture. Additional specs include 45 minutes of runtime, coverage up to about 3,770 sq ft per fill, four hydration levels including Boost mode, and a self-cleaning dock that washes the system and dries the roller with 185°F hot air in about 30 minutes.
Price as of April 22, 2026
| 180° Lay-Flat | Yes |
| Hot Air Roller Drying | Yes |
| LCD Screen | Yes |
| Side Cleaning | Yes |
| Dirt Detect | No |
| Steam | No |
| Auto-Adjust Suction and Water | No |
| Self-Propelled | No |
| Cordless | Yes |
| Scores | Dyson Clean+Wash | Average Hard Floor Cleaner Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 2.51 | 2.42 |
| Features | 3.08 | 2.21 |
| Cleaning Ability | 2.42 | 3.27 |
| Online Ratings | 4.0 | 4.00 |
| Ease of Use | 3.70 | 2.43 |
| Usable Suction Score: -19.90 | Battery Life (Low Power): 70 Minutes |
| Water Tank Size: 0.53 L | Weight : 3852 gr |
| Stain Reduction Score: 89.49 |
Dyson also introduced the Clean+Wash Hygiene, a lightweight wet and dry cleaner designed to eliminate common hygiene issues with traditional floor washers. Instead of circulating dirty water through pipes and filters, the roller is continuously refreshed with clean water while waste is contained separately. Dyson claims this system prevents odors, clogging, and suction loss. Weighing just 3.8kg, it’s compact and easy to maneuver under furniture.
Dyson Spot+Scrub™ Ai – Robotic Floor Cleaning with Stain Detection
The Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai is a premium robot vacuum-mop combo that introduces several firsts for Dyson, including a bagless auto-empty dock, AI obstacle avoidance, and a roller mop system, and overall it performs well with some tradeoffs. Its standout feature is the cyclonic bagless dock, which effectively separated heavy pet hair after nearly two weeks without cleaning and stayed completely dry, while the AI system avoided 20 of 24 objects versus a 15 average, making it top-tier for a first attempt. The roller mop scored 101 on coffee stain removal (above the 94 average) with a combined mopping score of 20.1, though it left 1.3g of water (slightly above average). Battery efficiency improved significantly to 1.38 minutes per percent, covering about 846 sq ft per charge, still below the 1,170 average. Vacuuming was solid but slightly weaker than its predecessor, with 76% carpet deep clean pickup (vs. 78 average) and 81% pet hair pickup (vs. 82 average), though crevice performance was excellent at 3.5 vs. 2.0. Downsides include slow navigation (0.57 vs. 0.71 average), poor anti-tangle (31% hair wrap), limited 20mm obstacle climbing, a basic app, and a large 4.3-inch height that can hinder maneuverability. See additional info
Price as of April 22, 2026
Auto Empty Station: Self Empties Debris | Washes Mop Roller | Washes Roller Pad with Hot Water | Dries Mop Pad | Dries Mop Pad with Heated Air
Mopping: Lifts Mop Roller on Carpets | Extending Mop Roller for Hard to Reach Areas
Hardware: 20mm Threshold Crossing
Performance: Carpet Boost Settings | Stain Detect
Mapping / Navigation: Multi Level Maps | Virtual Barriers and No Go Zones
Obstacle Avoidance: 200 Objects Recognized
Controls: Third-Party Voice Control Options
| Scores | Dyson Spot+Scrub Ai | Average Robot Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 3.46 | 2.58 |
| Features | 3.86 | 3.28 |
| Mopping Performance | 2.98 | 2.39 |
| Obstacle Avoidance | 4.17 | 3.39 |
| Pet | 4.12 | 3.42 |
| Navigation | 2.86 | 3.21 |
| Battery | 1.99 | 2.56 |
| Performance | 4.20 | 3.56 |
| Official Battery Life: 200 Minutes | Navigation Type: Embedded Dual-Line DToF Lidar |
| Official Suction Power: 18000 Pa | Dust Bin Size: 500ml |
| Obstacle Avoidance Type: Single AI Camera & LED | Objects Recognized: 200 |
| Multi Level Maps: Yes | Virtual Barriers: Yes |
| Detergent Capacity: unknown | 3L Bagless Dustbin |
A major step in robotics came with the Dyson Spot+Scrub™ Ai, a robot vacuum engineered for both vacuuming and mopping. It features:
- AI-powered stain detection with before-and-after image verification.
- Adaptive navigation that recognizes nearly 200 household objects.
- A 12-point hydration system to keep its roller fresh.
- A Cyclonic Dock that empties, washes, refills, and recharges automatically.
Dyson has worked on robotic cleaning since the 1990s, and this model marks its most advanced effort yet.
Dyson HushJet™ Purifier Compact
Expanding into air purification, Dyson launched the HushJet™ Purifier Compact (Amazon Link), designed to deliver whole-room purification with reduced noise. Its new HushJet™ nozzle smooths airflow to minimize turbulence, allowing it to run as low as 24 dB in Sleep mode. Dyson says it offers 80% of the capacity of its large-format Big+Quiet purifier in just a third of the size.
Dyson HushJet Purifier
Price as of April 22, 2026
Update October 2025: See our Announcement about the launch and availability of the Dyson HushJet Purifier Compact
Other Announcements
Dyson also refreshed its climate range with the Dyson Cool™ CF1 bladeless fan and Dyson Hot+Cool™ HF1 fan heater, both adding smart app control and quieter operation.
In hair care, Dyson unveiled the Supersonic r™ hair dryer, the Airwrap Co-anda2x™ multi-styler, and a new Omega™ nourishing range. While outside the scope of floor care, these additions reflect Dyson’s continued push in compact motor engineering and crossover innovation.
Final Thoughts
Dyson’s Berlin showcase highlights its intent to redefine multiple home technology categories at once. For floor care, the PencilVac™, V16 Piston Animal, Clean+Wash Hygiene, and Spot+Scrub™ Ai robot demonstrate Dyson’s continued focus on suction power, hair management, hygienic design, and increasingly intelligent automation.
As these products roll out into 2025 and 2026, it will be worth watching how consumers respond to Dyson’s bold new formats — particularly its first AI-driven robot vacuum and its ultra-slim PencilVac™.
Learn More from Dyson
For official press materials and product details, visit the Dyson website. You can also watch Dyson’s full Dyson Unveiled presentation on Dyson’s official YouTube channel.
For more announcements and product launches from Berlin, explore our complete IFA 2025 coverage.
