A Dyson filter part number is one of the most useful details to collect before you buy a replacement. It gives you a more precise reference than a color or a short family name. It is still only one part of identification: the complete vacuum model, its specific version and the supported-model information on the replacement page also matter.
This guide organizes the main reference numbers used across Bee Filter’s listed vacuum filter families. It does not make every filter within a broad family interchangeable. Treat the table as a route to the correct product page, then verify the complete model before ordering. Bee Filter products are compatible replacements from a separate brand, not genuine Dyson parts.
Correct fit first, premium materials next
Once the part reference leads you to the correct Bee Filter family, there is more to compare than the pack count. Bee Filter specifies premium HEPA H13 filter media, ABS housing and washable, reusable construction for its replacement filters. The brand owner also supplies an up to 99.99% airborne-dust filtration figure for the media. That figure is a brand-stated material specification, with no particle size or test method supplied here; it is not an independent whole-vacuum result.
These features describe why a model-specific Bee Filter HEPA Filter can be an appealing maintenance purchase. The working filtration layers handle dust capture, the ABS housing supports the assembly, and a washable design allows proper cleaning and reuse while the filter remains undamaged. The useful combination is a premium material specification and the right physical application. A V12 filter with the stated HEPA H13 medium still belongs to the V12 family; its material grade does not make it a substitute for a V15 or Outsize assembly.
Keep material and fit information on the same order record
Beside the full machine name and comparison part reference, record the exact Bee Filter ASIN, the stated media, the pack quantity and the care instructions. This gives you an order record that answers both important questions: which machine is this for, and what product did I choose? Keep the original packaging or a saved product description with the spares so another person does not have to identify them from color or shape alone.
When the order arrives, check the supplied product against that record before putting every spare into storage. Inspect the filter layers for visible damage and the ABS housing for cracks, deformation or damage around the connection. Do not force a fitting that does not align naturally. Matching reference information is an aid to a correct purchase, while the condition and seating of the actual replacement still deserve a check. A premium material label cannot correct an incompatible connection.
The washable, reusable design is particularly useful when you buy a matching spare: one can be available for use while the other is cleaned and dried. Keep that rotation within the confirmed model family. This guide covers replacement filters; a brush bar or a motorized cleaning tool is a different component with its own compatibility and care requirements, and should not be described as a HEPA filter simply because it is sold beside filters.
Three identifiers that shoppers often mix up
The vacuum’s marketing name tells you which machine family you own. The original filter part number identifies a replacement component in the manufacturer’s catalog. An ASIN identifies a particular Amazon catalog item. These identifiers are useful together, but they do different jobs. Searching for an ASIN locates an offer; it does not independently establish that the offer fits your machine.
A machine may also have additional model or serial information used by the manufacturer. Record what appears on the actual machine rather than reconstructing it from a store photograph. Avoid treating a short number embedded in a longer code as the marketing name. If the naming seems inconsistent, use the manufacturer’s machine support route to resolve the identity before buying a part.
Reference map for the filter families in this store
| Starting family | Reference to investigate | Important boundary |
|---|---|---|
| Selected standard V11 and V15 models | 970013-02; 970013-03 for specified V15 applications | Check the exact variant; do not include Outsize by name association. |
| Selected V12 Detect Slim models | 971517-01 | Identify V12 Detect Slim explicitly; do not match a machine using a partial code. |
| Listed Outsize and V11 Outsize models | 970422-01 | Standard V11 and Gen5outsize belong to separate checks. |
| Listed Gen5detect and Gen5outsize models | 972352-01 | A name containing Outsize does not make it an earlier Outsize filter. |
| Specified V16 Piston Animal models | 974676-01 | Confirm the full model and market-specific support information. |
The references above are supported by the official Dyson pages linked at the end of this guide. Those sources identify original parts and their listed applications. Bee Filter’s own compatibility details must also match your machine when you choose a compatible replacement. A table can make navigation easier, but it should never override a specific exclusion on the item you intend to buy.
Standard V11 and V15: preserve the full model name
Dyson’s US page for 970013-02 lists selected V11 models, selected V15 Detect models and V15s Detect Submarine. Its 970013-03 page identifies specified V15 variants, including Detect Absolute, Detect Extra and first-generation Detect+. This is a good example of why a family-level search should lead to a detailed compatibility check rather than end it.
In Bee Filter’s catalog, start with the purple V15/V11 two-pack or the blue V15/V11 two-pack and read the supported list for that item. These pages distinguish the standard application from V12, Outsize and Gen5 families. Do not expand the compatibility list simply because another product description includes a related Dyson name.
V12 Detect Slim: recognize the complete family
The official 971517-01 page lists V12 Detect Slim, Detect Slim Absolute and Detect Slim Extra variants. For this application, Bee Filter offers options such as the blue two-pack and purple two-pack. Use the full machine description and the current product details to select between them.
Do not choose a V12 replacement because you found the characters 12 in an unrelated code. If your purchase receipt, battery information and remembered model name seem to disagree, photograph the machine identification and ask for help. Correcting the uncertainty before ordering is much easier than comparing the shape of two wrong filters after delivery.
Outsize and Gen5outsize are separate decisions
Dyson lists 970422-01 for selected earlier Outsize applications, including named V11 Outsize and first-generation Outsize variants. Its 972352-01 page lists Gen5detect and Gen5outsize models. The shared word Outsize is not sufficient evidence that the same replacement fits both groups.
For a machine that matches the listed Outsize application, investigate Bee Filter’s blue Outsize two-pack or the corresponding purple option. For a confirmed Gen5detect or Gen5outsize application, investigate the separate Gen5 two-pack. Keep the original part reference beside the full model name while comparing product pages so the similar wording does not pull you into the wrong family.
V16: verify the exact Piston Animal application
Dyson Canada’s V16 Piston Animal support page identifies filter 974676-01, and Dyson Ireland’s page for that part names V16 Piston Animal and V16 Piston Animal Submarine. These official references provide a starting point for identification. They do not justify applying the number to any future machine or regional variation that happens to include V16 in its name.
Bee Filter’s listed V16 options include a two-pack and a three-pack. Check the model details and exclusions on those pages. If your version is not clearly named, ask about that precise version instead of interpreting the family heading as blanket approval.
How to compare your existing filter without guessing
With the machine safely switched off, consult its instructions for accessing the filter. Photograph any visible identifying information, the side profile and the attachment end. Keep the photographs clear and include the whole relevant component. These images are useful when a label is worn or a description is ambiguous, but they supplement model information rather than replace it.
Compare connection features, overall proportions and the location of the sealing surfaces with the relevant product images. Do not treat small visual similarities as proof of a match. If an item would need force, trimming, tape or an improvised adapter to fit, stop and check the application. A replacement intended for your machine should not require you to redesign its connection.
Build a reusable record for each vacuum
Create a note containing the complete machine name, the verified filter reference, the compatible item’s ASIN if you choose one, and a link to the relevant support page. Add the date you checked the information and retain the order record. This record is especially useful when a household has several vacuums or one person orders parts for another.
Label storage by machine family and part reference rather than by filter color alone. Two different filters can look similar in a drawer, and a remembered blue or purple cap is not a reliable identifier. Our blue versus purple filter guide explains how color can assist organization after fit has been established.
What to send when you need a fit check
Send the full vacuum model, the existing filter reference if readable, a clear photograph of the connection and the ASIN you are considering. Describe the uncertainty in one sentence, such as whether your Outsize version belongs to the listed family. This is more useful than asking whether a blue Dyson filter fits, because it gives support a specific product-to-machine comparison to resolve.
Once the match is clear, choose the quantity that fits your maintenance routine. The filter pack size guide compares the practical roles of one, two, three and four filters. Model identification comes first; pack size and color can then be selected without reopening the basic compatibility question.
Sources and further reading
- Dyson standard V11/V15 reference 970013-02
- Dyson V15 reference 970013-03
- Dyson V12 reference 971517-01
- Dyson Outsize reference 970422-01
- Dyson Gen5 reference 972352-01
- Dyson V16 Piston Animal support
- Dyson Ireland V16 filter reference 974676-01
Model-specific manufacturer instructions take priority. Product options refer to the Bee Filter catalog reviewed on October 16, 2026.