Dyson has officially launched their newest latest flagship cordless vacuum lineup, the Dyson V16 Piston Animal series. The launch includes both the standard Dyson V16 Piston Animal and the wet-and-dry Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine.
The V16 platform was first unveiled by Dyson last year at their Dyson Unveiled event, with the company positioning it as its most powerful cordless vacuum platform to date. Now that the products have reached retail availability, consumers can purchase the new models, which introduce several notable technologies, including a redesigned dual-conical cleaner head, a dust-compressing bin system, and a new 900-watt motor.
The Dyson V16 Piston Animal features a new 900W Hyperdymium motor that generates up to 315 air watts of fade-free suction and delivers up to 70 minutes of runtime on a single charge. Designed for homes with pets and long hair, it introduces the All Floor Cones™ Sense cleaner head with dual conical brush bars that actively detangle and remove hair while automatically adapting suction and brush-bar performance to different floor types. An advanced sensing system monitors dust levels and floor conditions in real time, adjusting power as needed for efficient cleaning. The vacuum uses a fully sealed HEPA-grade filtration system that captures and traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns, helping prevent allergens from re-entering the air. A built-in LCD screen displays power mode, maintenance alerts, remaining runtime, and cleaning performance data. Additional features include three cleaning modes (Eco, Auto, and Boost), a point-and-shoot hygienic bin emptying system, a removable battery, and a versatile accessory package that includes a Motorbar-style anti-tangle cleaner head, hair screw tool, combination tool, crevice tool, and wall-mounted charging dock. See additional info
Price as of June 25, 2026
Automations: Auto Suction Adjustment
Cleaning Heads & Attachments: Soft Roller | Active Hair Removal | Motorized Handheld Brush
Battery & Charging Features: Detachable Battery
Lighting & Display: Laser Light | LCD Screen | Digital Battery Life Display | Particle Collection Display | MyDyson App Connectivity
Design & Build: Lightweight
Air Filtration: HEPA Filtration
| Scores | Dyson V16 Piston Animal | Average Cordless Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 4.39 | 2.53 |
| Performance | 4.06 | 2.98 |
| Hard Floor | 3.80 | 1.91 |
| Carpet | 4.44 | 3.7 |
| Features | 3.94 | 1.85 |
| Battery | 4.36 | 2.4 |
| Attachments | 1.59 | 1.16 |
| Official Battery Life: 70 Minutes |
| Handle Weight: 2158 gr |
| Noise Level: 74 dB |
| Dust Bin Capacity: 1325 ml |
The Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine is a wet-and-dry cordless vacuum designed to vacuum and wash floors with a single system. Powered by Dyson’s latest 900W Hyperdymium motor, it delivers up to 315 air watts of suction and up to 70 minutes of fade-free runtime. The vacuum features Dyson’s All Floor Cones™ Sense cleaner head with dual conical brush bars that actively detangle long hair and pet hair while automatically adjusting performance to different floor types. Its Submarine™ 2.0 wet roller attachment applies clean water evenly across hard floors to remove spills, dirt, and dried-on stains, with adjustable hydration levels and a Max mode for tougher messes. An intelligent sensing system continuously monitors debris and floor conditions, automatically optimizing suction and brush-bar behavior for efficient cleaning. The fully sealed HEPA-grade filtration system captures and traps 99.99% of particles as small as 0.3 microns, helping keep dust and allergens inside the machine. Additional features include an LCD screen displaying runtime, maintenance alerts, and performance data; Eco, Auto, and Boost power modes; a removable battery; hygienic point-and-shoot bin emptying; and a comprehensive tool set that includes the wet roller head, anti-tangle floor head, hair screw tool, combination tool, crevice tool, and wall-mounted charging dock. See additional info
Price as of June 25, 2026
Automations: Auto Suction Adjustment
Cleaning Heads & Attachments: Soft Roller | Active Hair Removal | Floor Washing Attachment | Motorized Handheld Brush
Battery & Charging Features: Detachable Battery
Lighting & Display: Laser Light | LCD Screen | Digital Battery Life Display | Particle Collection Display | MyDyson App Connectivity
Design & Build: Lightweight
Air Filtration: HEPA Filtration
| Scores | Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine | Average Cordless Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 4.58 | 2.53 |
| Performance | 4.06 | 2.98 |
| Hard Floor | 3.80 | 1.91 |
| Carpet | 4.44 | 3.7 |
| Features | 4.46 | 1.85 |
| Battery | 4.36 | 2.4 |
| Attachments | 1.80 | 1.16 |
| Official Battery Life: 70 Minutes |
| Handle Weight: 2158 gr |
| Noise Level: 74 dB |
| Dust Bin Capacity: 1325 ml |
A New Flagship Cordless Vacuum
According to Dyson, the V16 Piston Animal is powered by a new Hyperdymium™ 900W motor capable of generating up to 315 air watts of suction in Boost mode. The company says this makes it the most powerful anti-tangle cordless vacuum in its lineup.
The new motor is paired with what Dyson calls Dynamic Cyclone technology, which activates additional cyclones in Boost mode to increase suction when needed.
Dyson also claims the vacuum provides up to 70 minutes of runtime from its seven-cell lithium-ion battery, with a swappable battery system available for extended cleaning sessions.
New All Floor Cones™ Sense Cleaner Head
Perhaps the most significant change to the V16 platform is the introduction of Dyson’s All Floor Cones™ Sense cleaner head.
Unlike traditional cordless vacuum brush rolls, the new cleaner head uses two conical brush bars designed to move hair toward the narrower ends of the cones before directing it into the vacuum’s bin. Dyson says this design allows the cleaner head to eject even long hair directly into the dust bin, reducing the need to manually remove tangled hair from the brush roll.
The cleaner head also combines several functions previously handled by separate attachments. Dyson says it can automatically adjust both suction power and brush bar speed based on floor type, slowing the brush roll on hard floors and increasing agitation on carpets. LED illumination is integrated into the cleaner head to help reveal dust and debris during cleaning.
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New CleanCompaktor™ Bin System
Another notable addition is Dyson’s new CleanCompaktor™ bin. The system compresses collected debris inside the dust bin, which Dyson says allows it to hold up to three times more dust and debris than a conventional bin design. The company claims the compressed storage capacity can accommodate up to 30 days of dust under normal household use.
The bin also incorporates a new wipe-clean emptying mechanism that cleans interior surfaces as the bin is emptied, a feature Dyson says helps prevent dust and hair from remaining inside the container.
Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine
Joining the standard model is the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine, which adds wet floor cleaning capabilities. The Submarine version includes Dyson’s upgraded Submarine™ 2.0 wet roller head, designed to tackle hard-floor spills and dried-on messes using a combination of hydration, agitation, and extraction. The system includes a 300ml clean-water tank that Dyson says can cover up to 1,180 square feet of flooring.
The Submarine 2.0 cleaner head also features adjustable hydration settings and a Boost mode intended for more stubborn stains.
In addition to the wet-cleaning attachment, the Submarine package includes Dyson’s Fluffy Optic cleaner head and the new All Floor Cones™ Sense cleaner head.
Filtration, Connectivity, and Accessories
The V16 lineup features a fully sealed five-stage HEPA filtration system. Dyson states that the system captures 99.99% of particles as small as 0.1 microns.
Additional features include:
- LCD display with real-time cleaning information
- MyDyson™ app connectivity
- Maintenance alerts and filter-cleaning guidance
- Hidden onboard tools
- New remote-release cleaner head mechanism
- Hair Screw Tool 2.0
- Crevice Tool 2.0
- Wall dock charging system
Dyson has also announced plans for a future self-emptying docking station compatible with the V16 platform. According to the company, the dock will feature a 2.5-liter capacity capable of storing up to 60 days of dust.
Pricing and Availability
At the time of these releases, the Dyson V16 Piston Animal is now available with a retail price of $979.99, and the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine is also available and is currently listed at $1,099.99. Both models are available through Dyson, Amazon, and other online retailers.
Vacuum Wars has not yet independently tested the Dyson V16 Piston Animal lineup. As always, manufacturer performance claims should be considered preliminary until third-party testing can verify real-world performance.
If Vacuum Wars reviews these product, we will make our findings available in the Cordless Vacuum Reviews area of this website. Top ranking models are added to our Best Cordless Vacuums list.
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