Final month, Dyson unveiled the PencilVac – a brand new addition to model’s floorcare lineup, and apparently the world’s slimmest vacuum cleaner. Yesterday, I had an opportunity to attempt one out, and it seems this odd-looking vac is one heck of a clean mover.
The PencilVac appears nothing like your customary cordless stick vacuum. The motor, filters and mud cup are all hidden inside the broom-like deal with, which clocks in at a diminutive 1.5 inches / 3.8cm in diameter. The floorhead is equally stunning, with its 4 cone-shaped, fluffy rollers.
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Much less apparent from the press pictures is simply how maneuverable this cleaner is. The cleaner head can swivel on the spot and it cleans from the entrance and from the again sides. Like all the very best Dyson vacuums, it might probably lie flat to the bottom, and since the deal with is symmetrical, you may maintain it from any aspect, too. You are able to do figure-eights in your flooring if you will get your angles proper.
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The maneuverability is spectacular, however there are loads extra cool options apart from. The ‘QuadConical’ floorhead is new on this machine, and designed in order that if it encounters lengthy hair, it will make its method to the slender finish of the cone and come out as a bundle on the aspect, at which level it may be simply vacuumed up. The smooth materials is ideal for delicate laborious flooring, and the cones protrude out from the casing so you may clear proper into the corners, and even give your baseboards a little bit of a mud as you go.
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Dyson has added its distinctive inexperienced laser (which first appeared on the Dyson V15 Detect) to the cleaner head. This helps solid shadows on particles on the ground, so you do not miss even the tiniest speck of dust. Right here, it is situated within the heart of either side of the floorhead, and it is simply as helpful as ever.
Who’s the PencilVac for?
Whereas Dyson says the PencilVac can be utilized on carpet, it is actually specialised for laborious flooring. The fluffy rollers are good for laborious flooring and the laser actually comes into its personal on a stable floor.
Whereas it appears appears like a robust contender for TechRadar’s greatest vacuum for hardwood flooring roundup, the smooth rollers will not agitate the fibers sufficient to supply a deep clear on carpet. The suction can be a lot decrease than you may discover on the principle flagship vary – partly as a result of motor and partly as a result of extra open floorhead design.
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For a lot of, it’s going to be a complimentary machine quite than your foremost vacuum, however if you’d like one thing for fast cleanups on laborious flooring, the PencilVac appears good. Full assessment to observe once I’ve had an opportunity to place it by its paces correctly.
At time of writing, I haven’t got any pricing info for the PencilVac, however I do know it is scheduled to go on sale in Australia in August 2025, earlier than hitting the US and UK markets someday in 2026. If you cannot wait that lengthy, you would try the Dyson V12 Detect Slim, which is a – for our cash, underrated – scaled-down vacuum for smaller properties.
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