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Dyson V7 vs Simplicity S65
Side-by-Side Comparison
Products
Dyson V7
Simplicity S65
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Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Wet CompatibleNo
Vacuum TypeStick/Handheld
BaglessYes
CordlessYes
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)Yes
Variants
- V7 Animal Plus (Blue)
- V7 Motorhead Origin (Gray)
- V7 Motorhead (Gray/Purple)
- V7 Absolute (Grey)
- V7 Animal (Iron)
- V7 Fluffy (Iron/Blue)
- V7 Animal Pro (Pink/Gray)
- V7 Total Clean (Red)
- V7 Advanced Origin (Silver)
- V7 Allergy (White)
- S65S (Black/White)
- S65D (Black/White)
- S65P (Black/White)
Our Verdict
Dyson V7
Simplicity S65
The Dyson V7 and Simplicity S65 each have their strengths, and one may suit you better than the other depending on your needs. The Dyson has lower recurring costs, is easier to store, comes with more tools and brushes, and delivers better performance on low-pile carpets. The Simplicity has a larger dirt compartment, has a better battery performance, is easier to maintain, and delivers better performance on bare floors.
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V7 Animal Plus
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S65S
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V7 Motorhead Origin
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S65D
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V7 Motorhead
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S65P
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V7 Absolute
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V7 Animal
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V7 Fluffy
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V7 Animal Pro
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V7 Total Clean
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V7 Advanced Origin
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Main Differences forBare Floor
Bare Floor
Threshold
Bare Floor
7.2
7.8
Recurring Cost
10
7.0
User Maintenance
7.0
8.0
Cracks
6.5
7.5
Full Comparison
Design
Build Quality
6.5
6.5
Build Quality Picture
Vacuum Type
Stick/Handheld
Stick/Handheld
User Maintenance
7.0
8.0
Maintenance Picture
Brushroll Cleaning Video
Recurring Cost
10
7.0
Recurring Cost Picture
Bag Part Number
No bag
No bag
Filter Part Number
965661-01
SF65
HEPA Filter Part Number
967478-01
SF65
Storing
6.8
4.8
Storing Picture
Height
47.24" (120.0 cm)
35.24" (89.5 cm)
Width
9.84" (25.0 cm)
9.84" (25.0 cm)
Depth
8.27" (21.0 cm)
16.14" (41.0 cm)
Cord Storing
Not Needed
No
On-Board Tool Storage
No
No
Vacuum Rack/Station
Yes
Yes
Dirt Compartment
6.9
7.3
Dirt Compartment Picture
Bagless
Yes
Yes
Volume
0.09 gal (0.35 L)
0.13 gal (0.50 L)
Full Indicator
Yes
Yes
Bag Included
No Bag Needed
No Bag Needed
In The Box
In The Box Picture
Range
10
10
Cordless
Yes
Yes
Cord Length
N/A
N/A
Hose Length
N/A
N/A
Minimum Wand Length
0.98 ft (0.30 m)
1.64 ft (0.50 m)
Maximum Wand Length
3.38 ft (1.03 m)
3.35 ft (1.02 m)
Total Range
N/A
N/A
Portability
8.3
8.1
Total Weight
5.22 lbs (2.37 kg)
5.29 lbs (2.40 kg)
Weight In Hand
2.93 lbs (1.33 kg)
4.08 lbs (1.85 kg)
Carrying handle
Yes
Yes
Battery
5.6
6.7
Minimum Battery Life
7.5 min
8 min
Maximum Battery Life
33 min
35 min
Recharge Time
170 min
180 min
Recharge Dock
No
Yes
Battery Life Indicator
No
Yes
Removable Batteries
Yes
Yes
Quality Of Life Features
Picture Of Controls
Rotating Head
Yes
Yes
Power Adjustment
Yes
Yes
Self-Propelled
No
No
Headlights
No
Yes
Easy On/Off
Yes
Yes
Head Surface Type Adjustment
None
None
Tools And Brushes
Tools And Brush Picture
Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Brushroll On/Off
No
No
Removable Brushroll
Yes
Yes
Turbo Brush
Yes
No
Crevice Tool
Yes
Yes
Upholstery Tool
Yes
Yes
Soft Bristle Brush
Yes
Yes
Hard Bristle Brush
Yes
No
Extension Wand
Yes
Yes
Ceiling Fan Tool
No
No
Pet Grooming Tool
No
No
Alternative Configuration
Alternative Configuration Photo 1
Alternative Configuration Photo 2
Blower Mode
No
No
Performance
Hard Floor Pick-Up
6.5
Hard Floor Pick-Up video
Hard Floor Pick-Up Post test
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.0
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
High-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up
6.5
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Video
Low-Pile Carpet Pick-Up Post Test
Pet-Hair Pick-Up
8.0
Pet Hair Pick-Up Video
Pet Hair Pick-Up Post Test
Suction
5.4
5.2
Suction Video
Maximum Hose Suction
43.3 inH₂O (10.79 kPa)
Maximum Head Suction
2.1 inH₂O (0.52 kPa)
2.2 inH₂O (0.55 kPa)
Setting Used For Maximum
"High Speed"
Normal Head Suction
1.0 inH₂O (0.26 kPa)
0.8 inH₂O (0.21 kPa)
Setting Used For Normal
"Powerful suction"
"Low Speed"
Hose Diameter
1.3" (3.2 cm)
1.3" (3.4 cm)
Airflow
6.6
Maximum Airflow Video
Maximum Hose Airflow
47.8 CFM (1.4 m³/min)
Noise
8.5
8.4
Noise Video
Bare Floor
70.5 dBA
72.1 dBA
Low-Pile Carpet
72.1 dBA
73.7 dBA
Maneuverability
7.5
7.5
Maneuverability Video
Pet Hair Furniture Performance
7.5
6.5
Sofa Pickup Video
Sofa Pickup Post Test
Air Quality
Sealing Quality Video
Anti-Allergy Filter (HEPA)
Yes
Yes
Bare Floor Performance (Hardwood, Laminate, Tiles)
8.3
Setting Used
"High Speed"
Bare Floor Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
89%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
83%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Bare Floor Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
99%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Cracks
6.5
7.5
Cracks Video
Wood Cracks Post Test
Stains
1.0
1.0
Stain Video
Stain Pickup Post Test
Water
0.0
0.0
Wet Compatible
No
No
Water Video
Water Pickup Post Test
Low-Pile Carpet Performance
7.3
Setting Used
"High Speed"
Low Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
92%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
83%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Low Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
40%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
49%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High-Pile Carpet Performance
8.4
Setting Used
"High Speed"
High Carpet Large Debris Graph
Large Debris at 0 gal (0L)
86%
Large Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
89%
Large Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Large Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Large Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
High Carpet Small Debris Graph
Small Debris at 0 gal (0L)
63%
Small Debris at 0.07 gal (0.25L)
61%
Small Debris at 0.2 gal (0.75L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.4 gal (1.5L)
N/A
Small Debris at 0.8 gal (3L)
N/A
Small Debris at 1.6 gal (6L)
N/A
Pet Hair Floor Performance
8.8
Pet Hair Graph
Bare Floor
92%
Low-Pile Carpet
93%
High-Pile Carpet
97%
Automation
Physical Automation
0.0
Automatic Recharging
No
Automatic Bag Emptying
No
Pathing Algorithm
No Pathing Algorithm
Physical Boundary Markers
No
Scheduled Start Buttons
No
Cycle Control Buttons
No
Navigation Control Buttons
No
Companion App Automation
0.0
Companion App Screen Grabs
App Name
No App
iOS Availability
No
Android Availability
No
Software Boundary Markers (No Go Zones)
No
App Scheduled Start
No
App Cycle Control
No
Navigation Control within App
No
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V7 Motorhead Origin
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V7 Motorhead
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S65P
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V7 Absolute
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V7 Animal
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V7 Fluffy
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V7 Animal Pro
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