Which of Dyson’s 2026 Vacuum Models Is the Best?

Dyson's vacuum lineup has a whole new look these days, but that doesn't necessarily make it easier to decide if you're looking to buy one. The Dyson V16 Piston Animal ($980), V10 Konical ($500), and V8 Cyclone ($400) arrived to change up Dyson's cordless vacuum options. The older V15 Detect ($650) and Gen5Detect ($800) are also still available and great vacuums, which raises the question: Should you upgrade? Which Dyson model is worth the cash with so many options (and widely ranging price points) to choose from? I tested all five of these vacuums against each other in a series of tests to see...