The Dyson PencilVac stick vacuum is finally available for purchase in the US after being revealed
. It costs $600. The company says this is the “world’s slimmest vacuum cleaner.” We haven’t broken out any rulers to confirm that statement, but it’s certainly a ridiculously thin stick vac.
It achieves this thinness by using a motor inspired by the company’s
. This is a small motor that can actually rest in the shaft, so there’s not a noticeable bulge where the components have been placed. This stick vacuum is actually, well, a stick. Just take a look at it.
A vacuum being emptied. (Dyson)
It does come with attachments that increase the size a bit. For instance, the conical brush bar cleaner head makes it resemble a traditional stick vacuum. However, everything else is in the long cylinder. This includes the bin, filter and motor.
Other attachments include something called the “Fluffycones” cleaner head. This has four cones in two brush bars that rotate in opposite directions to “strip and eject even long hair, preventing hair tangling around the brush bar.” There are also lights at both ends to help illuminate any lingering dust particles.
A cleaning head. (Dyson)
It weighs nearly four pounds and features the same diameter throughout. This makes it easy to grip anywhere along the body, which can help with overhead cleaning. It ships with a swappable battery pack that lasts for around an hour and there’s a magnetic charging dock to get things juiced up.
The vacuum works with the MyDyson app, which lets users check on battery life and adjust settings. Some of this information is also displayed on the LCD screen at the top of the handle.
We got a chance to try it out last year and came away impressed. The motor is plenty powerful, despite the diminished size, and the device was easy to maneuver. If you have $600 to spare and a dirty home, this could be a good purchase.
