When it comes to cordless vacuums, weight can make a major difference in everyday usability. Whether you’re tackling above-floor cleaning, doing a quick pickup, or simply trying to avoid arm fatigue, a lightweight vacuum can be a game-changer. That’s why Vacuum Wars is awarding the Best Lightweight Cordless Vacuum of 2025 to the Dyson Digital Slim—a vacuum that delivers strong performance in an exceptionally light package.
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Weighing just 2.6 lb at the handle, the Dyson Digital Slim is purpose‑built for effortless, one‑handed cleanup: its compact frame slips around furniture and up stairs with ease, yet still delivers the strong suction, anti‑hair‑tangle brush, and fully sealed filtration you expect from a Dyson. While its 20‑minute medium‑power runtime and petite dustbin limit marathon sessions, the Slim excels at quick pickups and above‑floor jobs where agility matters most—making it an ideal fit for apartments, smaller homes, and anyone who finds full‑size cordless models unwieldy. That unmatched blend of feather‑light handling and “big vacuum” performance earned it Vacuum Wars’ 2025 Best Lightweight Cordless Vacuum award. See additional info
Price as of July 18, 2025
Cleaning Heads & Attachments: Active Hair Removal
Battery & Charging Features: Detachable Battery
Lighting & Display: LCD Screen | Digital Battery Life Display
Design & Build: Lightweight
Air Filtration: Whole Machine Filtration
| Scores | Dyson Digital Slim | Average Cordless Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 3.24 | 3.3 |
| Performance | 3.29 | 3.15 |
| Hard Floor | 1.84 | 2.3 |
| Carpet | 2.62 | 3.73 |
| Features | 2.15 | 2.19 |
| Battery | 2.18 | 3.39 |
| Attachments | 2.04 | 1.68 |
| Official Battery Life: 40 Minutes |
| Handle Weight: 1232 gr |
| Noise Level: 77 db |
| Dust Bin Capacity: 378 ml |
Unmatched in Handle Weight
If weight is your top priority, the Dyson Digital Slim is hard to beat. At just 2.6 pounds at the handle, it’s among the lightest full-size cordless vacuums we’ve ever evaluated. To put that in perspective, the handle of the Dyson Gen5 Detect—the brand’s current flagship—comes in at nearly double the weight at 5 pounds.
As you can see, the average cordless vacuum handle weight hovers around 3.5 pounds, which is still nearly a pound more than the Dyson Digital Slim!
The Digital Slim’s lightweight design makes it especially well-suited for handheld tasks and overhead cleaning, offering excellent maneuverability without compromising build quality.
Lightweight but Still a Strong Performer
Despite its ultra-light design, the Dyson Digital Slim delivers above-average performance. It earned a Sealed Suction (Max Power) score of 90, significantly higher than the cordless average of 74.
Its pickup score of 28 also beat the category average of 26.4. In short, it’s not just light—it’s effective.
The Digital Slim’s lightweight build also includes premium Dyson features like an anti-tangle roller, active hair removal system, and a digital display that shows battery life and real-time performance data.
Some Trade-Offs to Consider
Unsurprisingly, making a vacuum this light comes with trade-offs. The battery life on the Dyson Digital Slim is relatively limited, particularly on the medium power setting—the one most people use. You can expect about 35 minutes on low power, 20 minutes on medium, and just 8 minutes on max.
Another downside is its extremely small dustbin, which is the smallest of all Dyson’s offerings. At 378 ml, it’s nearly the same size as a typical robot vacuum’s bin (378 ml) and about half the size of an average cordless vacuum bin (761 ml), which means you’ll need to empty it frequently during larger jobs.
Price Considerations
Finally, there’s the price. The Dyson Digital Slim is on the more expensive side, especially given its limited runtime and small bin size. For a more budget-friendly lightweight option, vacuums like the Tikom V500 and Smoture VAC2 offer decent performance and are lighter than average—though not nearly as light as the Digital Slim.
Final Thoughts
The Dyson Digital Slim proves that you don’t have to choose between performance and portability. With strong suction, premium features, and an industry-leading light handle, it’s the best cordless vacuum we’ve evaluated this year for those prioritizing lightness and ease of use.
That’s why it earns our award for Best Lightweight Cordless Vacuum of 2025.
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