February 4, 2026 Update: The Dyson PencilVac FluffyCones has launched and is now available to order.
Dyson has today announced the PencilVac, its slimmest cordless vacuum to date. At just 38 mm in diameter and weighing under 4 lbs (1.8 kg), it’s also the lightest cordless model the company has ever produced. Dyson plans to launch the PencilVac in both the U.S. and U.K. markets in 2026.
The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones is an ultra-slim (38mm), sub-4 lb cordless vacuum designed for maximum agility, excelling on hard floors with its multidirectional fluffy cones head that allows side-to-side and under-furniture cleaning, while delivering excellent pickup in testing—fine debris was nearly perfect, cereal-sized debris showed minimal scatter, and large debris performed well. Its dual green lasers effectively reveal hidden dust, filtration captured 99.99% of 0.3-micron particles (validated by a passed fog test), and features like a removable battery, compacting bin, and sleek magnetic dock add convenience. However, it struggles on carpets (often stalling), has below-average runtime (30 minutes claimed, ~9 minutes on max vs. ~13.5 avg), and weaker airflow/suction metrics. Hair testing showed long strands being ejected rather than collected, handheld use is awkward, crevice pickup underperformed, and the tiny bin has a messy, overcomplicated emptying process. Ultimately, despite strong hard-floor performance, its limitations, niche use case, and $500+ price reduce overall value. See additional info
Price as of April 8, 2026
Cleaning Heads & Attachments: Four Conical Brush Bars | Soft Rollers | Anti-Tangle Rollers | Lie-Flat Cleaning | Edge Cleaning
Battery & Charging Features: Detachable Battery
Lighting & Display: Forward- and Rear-Facing Floor Lasers | LCD Screen | Digital Battery Life Display | MyDyson App Connectivity
Air Filtration: HEPA Filtration
| Scores | Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones | Average Cordless Vacuum Tested |
|---|---|---|
| Vacuum Wars Overall | 2.42 | 2.53 |
| Performance | 1.92 | 2.98 |
| Hard Floor | 2.40 | 1.91 |
| Carpet | 0.40 | 3.7 |
| Features | 2.70 | 1.85 |
| Battery | 2.32 | 2.4 |
| Attachments | 0.83 | 1.31 |
| Official Battery Life: 30 Minutes |
| Handle Weight: 924 gr |
| Noise Level: 81 dB |
| Dust Bin Capacity: 75.7 ml |
Fluffycones Brush Head with LED Illumination
The PencilVac builds on the Omni-glide’s dual-brush design with its new Fluffycones head, which uses four counter-rotating conical brush bars—two at the front and two at the rear—to lift and eject long hair before it can tangle. Integrated green LEDs at both ends of the head ensure even the finest dust is visible, while the vacuum’s slim profile makes it ideal for quick hard-floor touch-ups and reaching into tight or overhead spaces.
Hygiene and Maintenance
- No-Touch Emptying: A “syringe-style” bin-ejection mechanism plunges debris out while wiping the housing clean.
- Removable Filters and Shell: Both the outer shroud and filtration components can be detached for more thorough washing.
- App & Display Alerts: MyDyson connectivity provides filter-clean reminders, maintenance guidance, and battery monitoring; an LCD on the handle shows real-time power mode and remaining runtime.
Key Specifications
- Motor: 28 mm Hyperdymium motor spinning at 140,000 RPM
- Suction: 55 AW of sealed suction
- Filtration: Dual-stage system captures 99.99 % of particles down to 0.3 μm
- Weight & Dimensions: 38 mm diameter; under 4 lbs total weight
- Bin Capacity: 0.08 L with air-compression design to maximize debris volume
- Battery: Up to 30 minutes of run time in low-power mode; swappable battery module
- Charging Dock: Magnetic floor-mount dock for grab-and-go readiness
- Connectivity: First cordless Dyson vacuum with MyDyson app integration and handle-mounted LCD for mode and battery status
Availability
Dyson plans to launch the PencilVac in both the U.S. and U.K. markets in 2026. Pricing details have not yet been announced.
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