Dyson · Updated August 2026
Dyson V16 Piston Animal: price & specs
Dyson V16 Piston Animal. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: vacuumwars.com verified STALE · 2026-08-26 ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
The Dyson V16 Piston Animal is listed at $979.99 on vacuumwars.com as of 2026-08-26, #17 cheapest of 19 cordless vacuums (median $619.99); other retailers may be lower. It earns a Bronze Deskmark — 19/100 pay-blind standing, #25 of 28 in class.
Verified Aug 26, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
Is the Dyson V16 Piston Animal a good buy?
At $979.99, the Dyson V16 Piston Animal is #17 cheapest of the 19 cordless vacuums we track, where the median is $619.99. On the spec sheet, its runtime of 70 min is above the median of the 26, and its dustbin of 1.3 L is above the median of the 19.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $979.99 Base V16 Piston Animal (Hyperdymium 900W motor, 315AW); distinct from the pricier V16 Piston Animal Submarine which adds a wet-roller mopping head |
|---|---|
| Brand | Dyson |
| Released | — |
| Suction (Pa) | — |
| Runtime (min) | 70 |
| Dustbin (L) | 1.3 |
| Weight (lb) | — |
| Self empty | No |
| Display | LCD screen showing runtime and cleaning data |
| Filtration | 5-stage HEPA, captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns |
Source: vacuumwars.com (read 2026-08-26) STALE · 2026-08-26 · corroborated by forbes.com (read 2026-08-26).
How we checked
The non-Submarine V16 Piston Animal (900W Hyperdymium motor, 315AW, 1325ml bin, 5-stage sealed HEPA, 70-min claimed runtime) is a distinct model from the already-listed V16 Piston Animal Submarine. Existence and $979.99 MSRP confirmed via Vacuum Wars' launch page (currently discounted to $825). release date removed: an earlier version's '2025-09' is unsupported and contradicted by its own corroboration — Forbes' roundup dates the announcement to June 2, 2026 while Vacuum Wars implies a 2025 unveiling, so the month cannot be verified. suction (Pa) null (Dyson publishes air watts, not Pascals); weight (lb) null (only ~4.76lb handle weight found, which excludes wand/head).
Is the Dyson V16 Piston Animal worth it vs cheaper cordless vacuums?
Dyson V16 Piston Animal against its closest cheaper and pricier cordless vacuums on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 19 ranked
| Product | Price | Runtime (min) | Dustbin (L) | Self empty | Display | Filtration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dyson V16 Piston Animal this | $979.99 | 70 | 1.3 | No | LCD screen showing runtime and cleaning data | 5-stage HEPA, captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns |
| Dyson V16 Piston Animal Submarine | $949.99 | 70 | — | No | LCD | Sealed HEPA |
| Samsung Bespoke AI Jet Ultra | $1099.99 | 100 | 0.5 | Yes | LCD Display | HEPA Filtration System |
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Dyson V16 Piston Animal cost?
The Dyson V16 Piston Animal has a US price of $979.99 (Base V16 Piston Animal (Hyperdymium 900W motor, 315AW); distinct from the pricier V16 Piston Animal Submarine which adds a wet-roller mopping head), as of 2026-08-26.
How does the Dyson V16 Piston Animal compare on price?
At $979.99, the Dyson V16 Piston Animal is #17 cheapest of the 19 cordless vacuums we track, where the median is $619.99.
What are the Dyson V16 Piston Animal's key specs?
Dyson V16 Piston Animal (Dyson): Runtime (min) 70, Dustbin (L) 1.3, Display LCD screen showing runtime and cleaning data, Filtration 5-stage HEPA, captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.1 microns. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-08-26.
Price of record: $979.99 at vacuumwars.com, 2026-08-26. Other retailers may be lower — check the current price:
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