Compare Dyson cordless vacuums: V8, V10, V11, V12, V15 and V16

Hesitating between the Dyson V8, V10, V11, V12, V15 or the new V16? In short: the higher the number, the newer, more powerful and more expensive the vacuum. The V8 is the most affordable, the V10 is the most popular middle ground, the V12 Detect Slim is the lightest, and the V15 Detect and V16 are the most powerful. In this guide we put all models that are currently for sale side by side, so you can quickly see which one fits your home.

The Dyson stick vacuums side by side

The figures come from the product data at bol (October 2026). Suction power is shown in air watts (AW), the unit Dyson itself uses. Battery life is for the lowest power setting.

Prices change often, so we don’t list them here. Use the buttons to see the current price at bol.

Dyson V8: the most affordable Dyson

The V8 is the oldest series Dyson still sells and therefore the cheapest entry point. According to bol, the current Dyson V8 Cyclone runs for up to 60 minutes on the lowest setting, much longer than the original V8 from 2016. It doesn’t have a display or laser light, but you can convert it into a handheld vacuum for the sofa, stairs and car. If you want something even cheaper, take a look at the Dyson V8 Origin.

Choose the V8 if you have a small house or apartment, or if you’re looking for a second vacuum for quick clean-ups.

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Dyson V10: the popular middle ground

On the V10, the cyclones and dust bin are in line with the wand. As a result, the dust bin is larger than on the V8 and, according to Dyson, it vacuums more efficiently. At bol, the V10 is the Dyson with the most reviews. There are several versions: the V10 Fluffy Cyclone with a soft roller for hard floors, the V10 Absolute with extra tools, and the V10 Cyclone Submarine that can also mop.

Choose the V10 if you have an average-sized home with a mix of hard floors and carpet.

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Dyson V11: hardly available anymore

The V11 introduced the display with remaining battery life and a floorhead that, according to Dyson, adjusts suction power to the floor type. As a separate, new product, bol hardly sells it anymore. If you want the same features, look at the V12 Detect Slim or the V15 Detect: they also have a display and automatically adjust the suction power. If you specifically want a V11, check what’s available at bol.

Dyson V12 Detect Slim: the lightest

According to bol, the V12 Detect Slim weighs only 2.2 kilos, making it the lightest in this comparison. The floorhead has laser light that makes fine dust visible on hard floors, and according to Dyson, a sensor counts dust particles and shows them on the display. According to bol it has a HEPA 13 filter, which is nice if you suffer from allergies.

Choose the V12 Detect Slim if you mainly have hard floors, or if you often vacuum stairs and high places.

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Dyson V15 Detect: the most powerful with laser light

The V15 Detect has the laser light and dust sensor of the V12, but with 240 AW it has much more suction power and a dust bin that’s twice as big. According to Dyson, hairs don’t wrap around the brush bar, because it moves them into the dust bin. Very handy if you have pets or long hair. If you also want to mop, there’s the V15s Detect Submarine with an extra wet roller.

Choose the V15 Detect if you have a lot of carpet or pets and want the best all-rounder.

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Dyson V16 Piston Animal: the newest

The V16 Piston Animal is the newest Dyson stick vacuum. According to bol, it has the most suction power (315 AW), the longest battery life (up to 70 minutes) and a 1.35-litre dust bin, almost twice as big as on the V15. Because of that it’s also the heaviest, at 3.5 kilos. Note: at bol it currently has a lower rating (3.1 from 12 reviews). So make sure to read the reviews before you decide.

Choose the V16 if you have a large home with lots of carpet and pets, and weight is not an issue for you.

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What do Absolute, Fluffy, Animal and Submarine mean?

There’s often an extra word after the model name. This tells you which floorheads and tools are in the box:

• Absolute: the most tools, for both carpet and hard floors.
• Fluffy: a soft roller that picks up fine dust and larger debris from hard floors.
• Animal: a brush that’s better at pet hair.
• Submarine: an extra wet roller for mopping hard floors.
• Origin: a simpler version with fewer tools, and therefore cheaper.

Which Dyson stick vacuum is right for you?

• Small home and tight budget: the Dyson V8.
• Average home with hard floors and carpet: the Dyson V10.
• Light and manoeuvrable, lots of hard floor or stairs: the Dyson V12 Detect Slim.
• Lots of carpet, pets or allergies: the Dyson V15 Detect.
• Large home and maximum power: the Dyson V16 Piston Animal.
• Also want to mop: a Submarine version, such as the V10 Cyclone Submarine.

What do buyers think?

The ratings at bol (October 2026):

• Dyson V8 Cyclone: 4.3 out of 5 stars from 214 reviews. Read the reviews at bol
• Dyson V10 Fluffy Cyclone: 4.4 out of 5 stars from 342 reviews. Read the reviews at bol
• Dyson V12 Detect Slim Absolute: 4.4 out of 5 stars from 59 reviews. Read the reviews at bol
• Dyson V15 Detect Absolute: 4.7 out of 5 stars from 32 reviews. Read the reviews at bol
• Dyson V16 Piston Animal: 3.1 out of 5 stars from 12 reviews. Read the reviews at bol

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Want to compare the Dyson models with other brands? On stofzuigervergelijk.com you can see all Dyson stick vacuums with today’s prices and compare them with Philips, Samsung and Bosch. Unsure between Bosch and Dyson? Then also read the differences between Bosch and Dyson stick vacuums.