Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Review: Slim Design, Hard-Floor Focus

Dyson's PencilVac Fluffycones cordless vacuum breaks from the brand's traditional stick-vac design by housing all components—motor, battery, and dustbin—within a 38-mm-wide handle weighing 4 pounds. Announced last spring and initially launched in Japan and Korea, the PencilVac uses a 28-mm Hyperdymium motor producing 55 air watts, less than a quarter the power of the V15 Detect. Battery life maxes at 30 minutes (typically 24–25 on Eco mode), and the 0.08-liter dustbin compresses debris. The vacuum is limited to hard floors and includes a freestanding magnetic charging base requiring 3.5 hours for a full recharge. The Fluffycones head features four conical rollers designed to detangle hair, though larger hair clumps may be spat out before being sucked up. Green illuminating lights help spot debris. The PencilVac connects to Dyson's app for basic usage guides and session duration data. Dyson has also released a wet version called the PencilWash. The reviewer notes the vacuum is ideal as a companion to a robot vac-mop for quick daily cleanups, especially for cat litter, and highlights its accessibility benefits for users with mobility or strength limitations.