Which is better for carpet?

The Gen5outsize. Its Digital Motorbar XL head is built for carpet and pet hair, and it has the wider cleaning head. The V16 is aimed at wet and dry floor cleaning.

Which is better for hard floors?

The V16 Piston Animal Submarine, because it can wash hard floors as well as vacuum them. The Gen5outsize only vacuums, though its Fluffy Optic head lights up dust on hard floors.

Which is lighter to carry?

The V16 at 7 lb. The Gen5outsize is 9 lb, which you notice going up stairs.

Which holds more dirt?

The Gen5outsize, at 0.5 gal versus 0.3 gal. You empty it less often on big jobs.

Is the Gen5outsize worth the extra money?

It depends on the V16's price, which is not listed here. The Gen5outsize's case rests on two batteries, 140 minutes of runtime and a bigger bin. If you mostly clean hard floors, the V16's wet cleaning may matter more.

Do both have HEPA filtration?

Yes. The Gen5outsize uses whole-machine HEPA filtration rated at 99.99% down to 0.1 microns. The V16 is listed with a HEPA filter but no capture figure.

Dyson Gen5outsize Cordless Vacuum vs Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Buy the Gen5outsize if you want the longest runtime, the widest cleaning head and a second battery in the box. Buy the V16 Piston Animal Submarine if you need to vacuum and wash hard floors with one machine, or if 7 lb matters more than capacity. The Gen5outsize has tracked between $749.99 and $1,008.98 since October 28, 2026; no price is listed for the V16 here.

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