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Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Review | 52 Data compared

Avg. price:~£380Suction power (AW):55 AWBattery runtime:30 minutesCapacity:0.08 LWeight:1.8 kg

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Review: Compare 52 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Vacuum Cleaners category and whether it is worth buying.

6.5

Overall score

Score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An overall evaluation of the vacuum cleaner's quality, based on technical analysis and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference for identifying the best vacuum cleaners on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 72% of models
Score components

80%

6.5

Technical Score

20%

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User score

â–¼Worse than 72% of vacuum-cleaners
6.5

Technical Score

Technical score
6.5/ 10
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What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components

28%

4.8

Performance

22%

6.6

Battery

18%

6.8

Filtration

14%

7.8

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

â–¼Worse than 56% of vacuum-cleaners
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User score

User score
8.0/ 10
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What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Verdict

The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones is an ultra-slim cordless vacuum cleaner weighing 1.8 kg (4 lbs) with a 38 mm (1.5 in) handle, specifically engineered for hard floors. It is powered by a Hyperdymium 140k motor spinning at up to 140,000 rpm to deliver 55 AW of suction, and includes a sealed filtration system capturing 99.99% of microscopic particles down to 0.3 microns. Main characteristics and pros include its highly maneuverable, omnidirectional floor head with four conical brush bars that automatically detangle long hair, dual-direction LED illumination, a lie-flat design that reaches down to 95 mm, a syringe-action dust compression system, and a magnetic grab-and-go charging dock. However, major cons include a highly limited dust bin capacity of just 0.08 litres (0.02 gallons), a modest maximum battery runtime of 30 minutes requiring a 3.5-hour charge time, an inability to clean carpets, and a cumbersome length when used as a handheld unit.

Technical Specifications of vacuum cleaner Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones

Technical Score
Technical score
6.5/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the vacuum cleaner's technical performance across six key areas: performance, battery and power supply, filtration, attachments, design, and smart features.
When it matters
When you want to compare vacuum cleaners by cleaning performance, specifications, and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 56% of models
Score components:

28%

4.8

Performance

22%

6.6

Battery

18%

6.8

Filtration

14%

7.8

Attachments

10%

7.4

Design

8%

7.9

Smart features

6.5
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones has a technical score of 6.5 points, which is lower than 55.9% of vacuum cleaners.
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews with the total number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you want to know how a vacuum cleaner performs in everyday use and how reliable owners find it over time.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
Score components

70%

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User ratings

30%

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Number of reviews

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Popularity
Popularity
1.0/ 10
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What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the vacuum cleaner.
When it matters
When you prefer a vacuum cleaner that has been chosen and reviewed by many other buyers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
Popularity:
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
1.0
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones has a popularity score of 1 point, which is lower than 61.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Ratio quality/price
Value for money
7.1/ 10
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What it is
An indicator that combines the vacuum cleaner's overall score with its price.
When it matters
When you are looking for a vacuum cleaner with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Score components:

60%

6.5

Overall score

40%

8.5

Price

7.1
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones has a value-for-money score of 7.1 points, which is lower than 92.5% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (AW)
55 AW
Suction power (AW)
55 AW
â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
This vacuum cleaner has a suction power of 55 AW, which is lower than that of 87.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
Suction power (kPa)
21 kPa
Suction power (kPa)
21 kPa
â–² Better than 62% of models
Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
This vacuum cleaner has a suction pressure of 21 kPa, which is higher than that of 61.6% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 2.7% of vacuum cleaners.
Airflow
13.69 L/s
Airflow
13.69 L/s
â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
This vacuum cleaner delivers 13.69 L/s airflow, which is lower than that of 94.3% of vacuum cleaners.
Motor type
brushless
Power consumption
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Cordless
yes
Cordless
yes
â–² Better than 51% of models
This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly. 49.5% of vacuum cleaners offer cordless operation.
Battery runtime
30 minutes
Battery runtime
30 minutes
â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
This vacuum cleaner offers a battery runtime of 30 minutes, which is shorter than that of 89.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 6.4% of vacuum cleaners.
Charging time
3.5 hours
Charging time
3.5 hours
â–² Better than 69% of models
Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
This vacuum cleaner charges in 3.5 hours, which is faster than 69.1% of vacuum cleaners and equal to 16.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Battery capacity
?
Battery voltage
14.68 V
Battery voltage
14.68 V
â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
This vacuum cleaner uses a battery voltage of 14.68 V, which is lower than that of 96.5% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.2% of vacuum cleaners.
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Filter class
standard
Filter class
standard
â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses filter class standard, which is less advanced than the class used by 93.2% of vacuum cleaners and the same as the class used by 6.8% of vacuum cleaners.
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
Minimum overall efficiency
99.99%
â–² Better than 84% of models
Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
This vacuum cleaner reaches 99.99% minimum overall efficiency, which is higher than that of 84.3% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 9.6% of vacuum cleaners.
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
Suitable for allergy sufferers
yes
â–² Better than 18% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for allergy sufferers. 82.4% of vacuum cleaners are allergy-friendly.
Capacity
0.08 L
Capacity
0.08 L
â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
This vacuum cleaner has a dust capacity of 0.08 L, which is smaller than that of 99.9% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.1% of vacuum cleaners.
Bagless
yes
Bagless
yes
â–² Better than 21% of models
This vacuum cleaner uses a bagless design. 78.6% of vacuum cleaners use this setup.
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Main brush type
soft roller
Roller type
soft
Anti-tangle brush
yes
Anti-tangle brush
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush. 25.7% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
Mini motorized brush
no
Mini motorized brush
no
â–¼ Worse than 27% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a mini motorized brush. 26.9% of vacuum cleaners include this attachment.
Suitable for pet owners
yes
Suitable for pet owners
yes
â–² Better than 28% of models
This vacuum cleaner is suitable for pet owners. 72% of vacuum cleaners handle pet hair well.
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Vacuum type
stick
Weight
1.8 kg
Weight
1.8 kg
★ Better than 94% of models
Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
This vacuum cleaner weighs 1.8 kg, which is lower than the weight of 93.7% of vacuum cleaners and equal to that of 0.6% of vacuum cleaners.
2-in-1 design
yes
2-in-1 design
yes
â–² Better than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner offers a 2-in-1 design. 53% of vacuum cleaners offer this flexible format.
Self-standing
no
Self-standing
no
â–¼ Worse than 19% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not stand on its own. 18.9% of vacuum cleaners offer this convenience.
Adjustable tube height
no
Adjustable tube height
no
â–¼ Worse than 47% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include adjustable tube height. 47.4% of vacuum cleaners offer this ergonomic feature.
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Auto suction adjustment
yes
Auto suction adjustment
yes
â–² Better than 80% of models
This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment. 19.9% of vacuum cleaners support this feature.
Dust particle sensor
no
Dust particle sensor
no
â–¼ Worse than 8% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not include a dust particle sensor. 8% of vacuum cleaners include this feature.
LED display
yes
LED display
yes
â–² Better than 74% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display. 25.9% of vacuum cleaners include this interface feature.
Nozzle light
yes
Nozzle light
yes
â–² Better than 57% of models
This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light. 43.4% of vacuum cleaners include this visibility feature.
Mopping support
no
Mopping support
no
â–¼ Worse than 4% of models
This vacuum cleaner does not support mopping. 3.7% of vacuum cleaners support this multi-function feature.

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones vs the average vacuum cleaner

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  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 50.3% lower weight
    Weight
    1.8 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 1 more power levels
    Number of speeds
    3
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >4
    This vacuum cleaner offers more speed levels than the average vacuum cleaner (3 vs 2).
    3 vs 2
  • 1 kPa higher suction pressure
    Suction power (kPa)
    21 kPa
    â–² Better than 62% of models
    Market range: <11 kPa – >30 kPa
    This vacuum cleaner has higher suction pressure than the average vacuum cleaner (21 kPa vs 20 kPa).
    21 kPa vs 20 kPa
  • Less operating noise
    Noise level (Min-Max)
    67.4-75.7 dB
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <65 dB – >83 dB
    This vacuum cleaner is quieter than the average vacuum cleaner (67.4-75.7 dB vs 77-77 dB).
    67.4-75.7 dB vs 77-77 dB
  • Cordless operation
    Cordless
    yes
    â–² Better than 51% of models
    This vacuum cleaner works cordlessly, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes removable battery
    Removable battery
    yes
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a removable battery, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.5 hours faster charging
    Charging time
    3.5 hours
    â–² Better than 69% of models
    Market range: <3 hours – >5 hours
    This vacuum cleaner charges faster than the average vacuum cleaner (3.5 hours vs 4 hours).
    3.5 hours vs 4 hours
  • Includes battery indicator
    Battery level indicator
    yes
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a battery level indicator, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 0.04 % higher filtration efficiency
    Minimum overall efficiency
    99.99 %
    â–² Better than 84% of models
    Market range: <95 % – >99.99 %
    This vacuum cleaner has higher filtration efficiency than the average vacuum cleaner (100 % vs 99.95 %).
    99.99 % vs 99.95 %
  • Includes anti-tangle brush
    Anti-tangle brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an anti-tangle brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes parquet brush
    Parquet brush
    yes
    â–² Better than 77% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a parquet brush, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 50.3% lower weight
    Weight
    1.8 kg
    ★ Better than 94% of models
    Market range: <2.15 kg – >7.1 kg
    This vacuum cleaner is lighter than the average vacuum cleaner (1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg).
    1.8 kg vs 3.62 kg
  • 39 mm narrower body
    Width
    226 mm
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <229 mm – >350 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is narrower than the average vacuum cleaner (226 mm vs 265 mm).
    226 mm vs 265 mm
  • Newer release date
    Release date
    2025
    ★ Better than 91% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This vacuum cleaner has a newer release date than the average vacuum cleaner (2025 vs 2021).
    Released in May 2025.
    2025 vs 2021
  • 39 mm shallower body
    Depth
    226 mm
    â–² Better than 70% of models
    Market range: <170 mm – >440 mm
    This vacuum cleaner is less deep than the average vacuum cleaner (226 mm vs 265 mm).
    226 mm vs 265 mm
  • Automatic suction adjustment
    Auto suction adjustment
    yes
    â–² Better than 80% of models
    This vacuum cleaner supports automatic suction adjustment, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes nozzle light
    Nozzle light
    yes
    â–² Better than 57% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes a nozzle light, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • Includes LED display
    LED display
    yes
    â–² Better than 74% of models
    This vacuum cleaner includes an LED display, the average vacuum cleaner does not.
  • 20 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (30 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    30 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 95 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    55 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (55 AW vs 150 AW).
    55 AW vs 150 AW
  • 0.92 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.08 L
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.1 L vs 1 L).
    0.08 L vs 1 L
  • 14.11 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    13.69 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (13.7 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    13.69 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 2.53x more expensive
    Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones is more expensive than the average vacuum cleaner (£380 vs £150).
    £380 vs £150
  • 7.8% worse value for money
    Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones offers worse value for money than the average vacuum cleaner (7.09 vs 7.6).
    7.09 vs 7.65
  • 95 AW lower suction power
    Suction power (AW)
    55 AW
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    Market range: <40 AW – >280 AW
    This vacuum cleaner has lower suction power than the average vacuum cleaner (55 AW vs 150 AW).
    55 AW vs 150 AW
  • 14.11 L/s lower airflow
    Airflow
    13.69 L/s
    â–¼ Worse than 94% of models
    Market range: <16.5 L/s – >52 L/s
    This vacuum cleaner delivers lower airflow than the average vacuum cleaner (13.7 L/s vs 27.8 L/s).
    13.69 L/s vs 27.8 L/s
  • No cyclonic technology
    Cyclonic technology
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 71% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not use cyclonic technology, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 20 minutes shorter runtime
    Battery runtime
    30 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 89% of models
    Market range: <30 minutes – >70 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter battery runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (30 minutes vs 50 minutes).
    30 minutes vs 50 minutes
  • 7.52 V lower voltage
    Battery voltage
    14.68 V
    â–¼ Worse than 96% of models
    Market range: <18 V – >28.8 V
    This vacuum cleaner has a lower battery voltage than the average vacuum cleaner (14.7 V vs 22.2 V).
    14.68 V vs 22.2 V
  • 3 minutes shorter turbo runtime
    Turbo mode runtime
    9 minutes
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <6 minutes – >20 minutes
    This vacuum cleaner offers shorter turbo runtime than the average vacuum cleaner (9 minutes vs 12 minutes).
    9 minutes vs 12 minutes
  • 0.92 L smaller dust container
    Capacity
    0.08 L
    â–¼ Worse than 100% of models
    Market range: <0.44 L – >4 L
    This vacuum cleaner has a smaller dust capacity than the average vacuum cleaner (0.1 L vs 1 L).
    0.08 L vs 1 L
  • Lower filter class
    Filter class
    standard
    â–¼ Worse than 93% of models
    This vacuum cleaner uses a lower filter class than the average vacuum cleaner (standard vs hepa).
    standard vs hepa
  • No upholstery nozzle
    Upholstery nozzle
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include an upholstery nozzle, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • No soft dusting brush
    Soft dusting brush
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 73% of models
    This vacuum cleaner does not include a soft dusting brush, the average vacuum cleaner does.
  • 60 mm taller body
    Height
    1,160 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 74% of models
    Market range: <290 mm – >1.2k mm
    This vacuum cleaner is taller than the average vacuum cleaner (1160 mm vs 1100 mm).
    1,160 mm vs 1,100 mm

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Third-party reviews

What customers like about Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones?

  • Incredibly lightweight and agile design, weighing less than 4 pounds (1.8 kg)
  • Exceptional multi-directional maneuverability and smooth swiveling around furniture legs
  • Fluffycones floorhead effectively detangles and strips long pet and human hair without clogging
  • Dual-direction LED lights clearly illuminate microscopic dust and fine debris on hard floors
  • Lies completely flat to easily reach under low sofas and tight gaps
  • Hygienic syringe-action emptying system pushes compressed dust out without creating a dust cloud
  • Relatively quiet motor operation compared to traditional stick vacuums

What customers dislike about Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones?

  • Strictly engineered for hard floors and lacks the suction power or brush bristles needed for carpets
  • Very small dustbin capacity (0.08 litres) that requires frequent emptying
  • Short battery life maxing out at roughly 20 to 30 minutes depending on the suction mode
  • Uncomfortable, straight-stick ergonomics that can strain the wrist during extended use
  • Angled floorhead design struggles to reach fully flush into sharp room corners
  • Prone to scattering larger debris like cat litter instead of cleanly picking it up
  • High price point makes it an expensive luxury considering it is only a secondary, quick-clean vacuum

Expert reviews

In-depth analysis and verdict from leading tech publications

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theguardian.com
01/02/2026
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nytimes.com
25/03/2026
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vacuumwars.com
01/04/2026
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independent.co.uk
15/04/2026
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mashable.com
27/05/2026
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Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones review: It weighs nothing and fits everywhere
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apartmenttherapy.com
27/05/2026
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I Tried the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones Vacuum (Review)
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revistagq.com
17/03/2026
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20minutos.es
13/04/2026
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elconfidencial.com
22/03/2026
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