Dyson has unveiled its slimmest vacuum cleaner to date, the PencilVac—a stick vacuum with a design so slender it resembles a broom more than a traditional appliance. At just 38mm in diameter, the device shares its thickness with Dyson’s Supersonic hair dryer and weighs under four pounds. While the lightweight form factor may appeal to those prioritizing portability and aesthetics.
The PencilVac is positioned as the successor to Dyson’s Omni-glide, the 2021 release known for its dual spinning brush head and maneuverability on hard floors. Dyson has scaled things down even further this time, swapping in four smaller conical brush bars—branded as “Fluffycones”—designed to minimize hair tangles. The conical shape helps guide hair away from the brush and into the suction stream, while a slight extension on each side improves edge cleaning. Instead of laser guidance seen in other Dyson models, the PencilVac uses green LEDs to help spot fine dust and debris.
While its minimal design is its headline feature, the PencilVac still packs Dyson’s newest motor, which spins at 140,000 RPM within a 28mm housing to deliver 55 air watts of suction. That level of performance, however, is geared toward hard floors. There’s no carpet-focused cleaning head included, and despite attachment compatibility for furniture and corners, the device doesn’t convert to a handheld form like other Dyson stick vacuums.
Its dust bin is predictably smaller, though Dyson has attempted to offset this with a new compression system that compacts debris as it’s collected. A two-stage filtration system is also introduced here to reduce the chances of clogging and maintain suction as the bin fills. Battery life is modest, with up to 30 minutes of runtime on the lowest setting, but the battery is swappable—extra units will be sold separately. A magnetic dock allows for upright storage and charging, complete with room for spare accessories and the second battery.
Notably, the PencilVac is Dyson’s first model to sync with its MyDyson mobile app, offering notifications for filter maintenance and access to care instructions. A small LCD display on the handle shows runtime estimates and cleaning modes.
This ultra-slim vacuum is part of a broader shift toward smaller, more stylish home appliances, but the compromises are clear. Limited runtime, a fixed stick format, and its specialization for hard floors rather than carpet all mark the PencilVac as a niche option rather than a one-size-fits-all solution. Dyson has yet to announce its price, but with a launch scheduled for Japan later this year.
