It’s the Dyson V16 Piston Animal, the newest offering from the world’s most popular vacuum maker. It launches into a very crowded market, under high expectations. Retailing at £750, this is vacuum cleaning company Dyson’s pet friendly, heavy duty cleaner enthusiast model. The gadget boasts some amazing specs. With a max suction of 315AW of powerful, cordless suction and a 1 hour and 10 minutes long battery life, potential buyers will be sure to measure what it is capable of against its price tag and performance. Plus, they’ll be comparing it to a variety of other models in Dyson’s lineup.
The V16 Piston Animal is 25 x 26 x 130 cm in dimension and weighs only 3.4 kgs. Enhance your floorcare. This compact size saves space and effort while offering powerful, professional level cleaning. And with a total dust capacity of 1.3 liters, users can clean up larger spaces without stopping to empty the dustbin. The vacuum is insured under a two-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. This provides consumers with greater confidence and peace of mind.
One of the best features we found on the Dyson V16 Piston Animal in extensive testing was its re-designed floor cleaning head. The industry’s first dual-tangle free combs, combined with 2 conical brush bars operating in tandem are just some features of this smart, groundbreaking component. One brush is intended for carpet, while the other works best on hard floors. This dual-brush system aims to enhance the vacuum’s performance across various surfaces, addressing one of the common challenges faced by pet owners: dealing with hair and debris on different flooring types.
When it comes to suction power, the V16 Piston Animal tops out at 21 kPa. This high level suction power is needed to tackle the daunting task of removing embedded pet hair and other unseen microscopic particles from carpets and upholstery. The vacuum features a full color, smart touchscreen that smartly informs you about your battery life, down to the minute and second. It shows you data about the microscopic particles it’s sucking up while you vacuum. Providing that level of transparency is critical in letting users understand how effective their cleaning is.
Battery performance is a major factor that distinguishes the Dyson V16 Piston Animal from its predecessors. Quoted battery life is 1 hr and 10 min. Real-world testing reveals that it’s shockingly good for 1 hour and 11 mins on the Eco setting. That beats the battery life of Dyson’s latest model, Gen5detect, which lasts 56 minutes. Though it’s technically a hybrid, the V16 Piston Animal still has a 100% charge time of 4 hrs 30 mins. If you’re interested in charging faster, do keep this in mind!
Though the vacuum has several praiseworthy aspects, it isn’t without its faults. For example, when the airway is clogged, the V16 Piston Animal terminates even earlier than the Gen5detect model. This can be very disruptive during cleaning operations, as it forces operators to deal with any clogging before they can continue their work.
The speakers Dyson are known for their aesthetic, engineering prowess and cleaning perfection for quite a long time. The V16 Piston Animal boasts a new design that makes it distinctly different from previous versions. Previous generations have scored very well on cleaning tests. As the first major redesign, some users might wonder if this public-facing update will meet the lofty legacy set by previous versions.