Is the V16 Piston Animal Submarine worth it over the V15?

It adds the Submarine wet head, the compressing bin and a stronger motor. If you only vacuum dry floors, the extra cost buys features you may not use.

How long does the battery last?

Dyson rates it at up to 70 minutes in Eco mode. Run time falls sharply in Auto and Boost, and floor type and attachments change it.

Can it really mop hard floors?

Yes. The Submarine 2.0 head washes hard floors and scrubs dried-on dirt. It is a wet cleaning head, not a full mop-and-bucket replacement.

Does it work on carpet and pet hair?

Yes. The All Floor Cones Sense head is built to resist tangling, and Dyson tested it with hair up to 25 inches.

What comes in the box?

The vacuum, battery and charger, the All Floor Cones Sense head, the Fully Optic head and the Submarine 2.0 wet head, plus two built-in tools.

Is it good for stairs and cars?

It converts to a handheld for cars and upholstery, but at 7.5 lb it is heavy for long overhead work.

Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine cordless wet and dry vacuum

Q: Where is the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine cordless wet and dry vacuum cheapest?

At Walmart, for $799.99, 18% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

Q: What do buyers say about the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine cordless wet and dry vacuum?

Rated 4.1 out of 5 from 25 ratings.

Q: Where can I buy the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine cordless wet and dry vacuum?

6 stores we checked sell it, including Walmart, Best Buy, Abt Electronics, Chewy, Lowe's.

Best price now

$799.99at WalmartChecked 18 h ago

18% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 6 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when.

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What reviewers say

4.1 / 525 ratings

Owners rate it around 4.1 out of 5. They praise the suction and the anti-tangle head, and many like the compressed bin. Complaints center on weight, battery life in Boost mode and the fuss of the wet cleaning head.

What people mention

SuctionPraisedOwners say it pulls more dirt out of carpet than earlier Dyson sticks.
Anti-tangle headPraisedLong hair and pet fur wrap far less around the Cones brush.
WeightCriticisedSeveral owners find it tiring to lift overhead or carry between floors.
BatteryMixedEco mode lasts long, but Boost mode drains the pack quickly.
Wet cleaningMixedThe Submarine head scrubs dried mess well, but rinsing and drying it is extra work.
Bin emptyingPraisedThe compactor packs debris and the bin wipes clean.

About the Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine cordless wet and dry vacuum

The Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarineᵀᴹ is the most powerful anti-tangle cordless vacuum.¹ Dyson's latest Hyperdymiumᵀᴹ motor delivers up to 315 Air Watts of powerful suction and 70 minutes of fade-free run time.³ It intelligently adapts for optimal cleaning performance for your floor type and amount of debris.⁴ The de-tangling All Floor Conesᵀᴹ Sense cleaner head deep cleans all floors and illuminates microscopic dust as you vacuum. The Fully Opticᵀᴹ cleaner head illuminates microscopic dust you can't normally see on hard floors. Wash hard floors and tackle dried-on dirt with the Submarineᵀᴹ 2.0 cleaner head. The CleanCompaktorᵀᴹ bin compresses dust for 3x more capacity⁶ and wipes clean for hygienic emptying.⁷ Dyson cordless convenience and handheld cleaning made even better by two built-in tools, remote-release cleaner head and smart attachments. Connect to the MyDysonᵀᴹ app for instant software updates, settings customization and maintenance guidance. ¹Suction tested to ASTM F558-21, at the inlet, in Boost mode. Anti-tangle performance tested with 25 inch hair, with the main cleaner head, in Boost mode. Versus cord-free vacuum cleaners claiming over 300AW. ²Suction tested to ASTM F558-21 in Boost mode at the inlet vs Dyson full range of vacuum cleaners. ³In Eco mode. Run time may vary depending on usage and floor type. ⁴Auto adapt to floor type in Auto mode. ⁵Tested with hair up to 25 inches in Boost mode. ⁶Based on Dyson test method with hair and fiber vs. V15 to bin full mark. ⁷Real life performance may vary. ⁸Filtration tested in accordance with ASTM F3150. In the box: All floors intelligent cleaner head, Fluffy optic cleaner head, Submarine cleaner head, Crevice tool 2.0, Hair screw tool 2.0, Wall dock, Charging cable.