Which is better for pet hair?

Both are marked for pets and share the V16 platform. The standard Animal lists conical anti-tangle brushes and a Hair Screw Tool 2.0, so its pet setup is the better documented of the two.

Is the Submarine worth the extra cost?

Only if you want to mop hard floors. If you already own a mop or only have carpet, the dry-only Animal does the same vacuuming for less.

Which has the longer runtime?

The standard Animal is rated at up to 70 minutes in Eco mode. Dyson has not published a separate runtime for the Submarine, and wet mode typically draws more power.

Which holds more dust?

The standard Animal, at 0.35 gallon versus 0.3 gallon. Its CleanCompaktor also compresses debris, which stretches time between empties.

Do both filter allergens the same way?

The standard Animal specifies sealed five-stage HEPA filtration at 99.99% down to 0.1 microns. The Submarine lists a HEPA filter but no capture figure.

Which is easier to carry upstairs?

The Submarine, at 7 lb versus 7.5 lb. The difference is small, and the Submarine's water tank adds weight when filled.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal vs Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine

Both are the same Dyson V16 Piston Animal platform, but the Submarine adds wet and dry cleaning while the standard Animal is dry-only. Buy the standard Animal if you only vacuum dry floors and want the lower price. Buy the Submarine if you also want to mop hard floors with one machine. The standard Animal's lowest recent price was $299.00 on November 6, 2026, against a high of $679.00 on November 4, 2026.

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