review with features, price and specifications

I’ve had the opportunity to try out what Dyson describes as its “lightest, most maneuverable” vacuum cleaner. Beyond the slogan, I wanted to see how much that focus on lightness and maneuverability really changes the cleaning experience at home. PencilVac Fluffycones It is not designed as a vacuum cleaner for everything, but as a very specific tool for hard floors, with a head of four conical brushes designed to reduce tangles from long hair and pets. With that clear premise, let’s see what it can offer for anyone in their daily life and is really worth the investment it entails.

The first contact begins even before turning it on. The box is surprisingly compact and consistent with the product’s own approach. When I opened it, I found several pieces and, for a moment, I had that slight moment of uncertainty that usually accompanies the first assembly. However, the feeling does not last long because on one of the internal sides of the packaging there is a clear and numbered guide with the steps to follow. There is no need to look for a separate manual or interpret complex diagrams: the process is there, visible and explained logically, and that is tremendously useful and practical.

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones technical sheet

A proposal with obvious advantages and defined limits

Once the basic assembly was completed, the next step was to start it up. The packaging itself invites you to download the MyDyson app via a QR code. The process is direct: scan, download and follow the instructions. After attaching the mast to the main body and fitting the handle where the battery is integrated, just turn it on to start the operation. Bluetooth pairing. In a few minutes, after selecting the language and confirming the connection, the vacuum cleaner is linked to the mobile phone. As soon as I connected it, a software update appeared that I decided to install before starting to use it, to evaluate the product with the most recent version available.

Once set up, the app proves that it’s not just there to show a battery percentage. From my mobile I can check the charging status and receive notifications when it is advisable to perform maintenance tasks, especially cleaning the filter. The most interesting thing is the didactic approach: it includes clear videos that explain how to use the accessories, how to install the charging base, how to properly clean the filter or how to resolve possible incidents. So I can say with some certainty that that digital layer simplifies the experience.

In hand, the first thing you notice is the weight contained. Beyond the official figure, which is 1.8 kg, the feeling is that we are looking at a vacuum cleaner designed to be used effortlessly, especially in short and frequent sessions. I think the narrow format favors a natural grip and the whole thing feels balanced when moving across the ground. Regarding materials, the plastics and adjustments convey a correct feel: They do not seek to impress for the sake of luxury, but they do not generate distrust either. The design is sober and functional, clearly oriented towards practicality.

The differential element is the Fluffycones head. Instead of a single roller, it incorporates four soft conical brushes whose shape responds to a specific logic. When hair comes into contact with the moving cones, it tends to move toward the ends instead of staying coiled in the center, reducing the tangles that often accumulate in other systems. In practice, this translates into fewer interruptions for manual hair removal and more continuous collection, something especially relevant in homes with long hair or pets.

Added to this proposal is the lighting integrated into the head. The green light located on the front and back projects a stripe that highlights fine dust above the floor, even in well-lit rooms. In my experience, it has been useful not only in low light conditions, but also in natural light, where certain particles blend into the reflection of the pavement. This additional visibility allows you to adjust the route and check with greater precision if the area has really been cleaned.

During cleaning, the set follows the natural movement of the hand well. The head moves freely and facilitates tight turns, allowing you to work around furniture without awkward maneuvers. The power can be adjusted in three levels, which introduces a balance between performance and autonomy. There is a “Boost” mode that offers the highest suction, but significantly reduces the time available; The screen shows a countdown with the estimated time remaining and, in my tests, it was around eleven minutes. At the opposite extreme, Eco mode offers longer use that approaches half an hour in normal conditions, sufficient for maintenance tasks in small spaces.

It is not, however, a vacuum cleaner designed to be left charging for a few minutes and immediately continue with full autonomy; Battery recovery requires time, specifically 3.5 hours for a full charge.

On a practical level, there are details that improve the daily experience. The LED located next to the battery visually informs about the charging process and, if we want to check the status before starting, the integrated screen offers the information by simply touching the corresponding button, without having to open the application. The accessory exchange system is also well resolved: Simply press the release button to detach the head and place the multifunction accessory, with a firm fit and virtually no play.

If we talk about that accessory, I have used it in corners, baseboards and cracks where the main head does not reach with the same precision, as well as in window tracks and in narrow joints where dust accumulates easily. It allows you to better direct the suction to specific points and facilitates more detailed cleaning in difficult areas without additional complications. It’s not magic, but it does its job.

Maintenance is acceptable for an average user. Basic cleaning consists of emptying the tank and removing accumulated lint or hair. If you want to perform deeper care, The filter can be removed and cleaned following the manufacturer’s instructions, respecting the necessary drying times (at least 24 hours) before reassembling it. And, as I pointed out above, the application also serves as support at this point, with clear guides that reduce the margin of error.

At this point, it is worth stating clearly: what this vacuum cleaner is and what it is not. It is a device designed for dry cleaning on hard floors, aimed at frequent and rapid use in environments where hair is part of everyday life. Therefore, its proposal focuses on facilitating that specific task with a lightweight format and a system designed to better manage tangles.

It is not designed for carpets or deep textile surfaces, and does not incorporate a scrubbing function. As is evident, it is neither an automated system with an emptying base nor a robot that works autonomously. It is a manual vacuum cleaner whose performance depends on the context in which it is used.

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones, Xataka’s opinion

In my case, the most logical way to integrate it into the home routine is to use it as the main tool for dry cleaning and then complement it with scrubbing when necessary. Deal with dust and hair quickly and, if I’m looking for a deeper finish, use a traditional mop or an electric mop designed for wet cleaning.

The Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones is officially priced at 499 euros. It is a figure that forces us to reflect and be very clear about what we are buying. It is not a vacuum cleaner for every type of home or for any surface, but it may fit well in homes with hard floors where long or pet hair is a recurring problem and where lightness and speed are valued over total versatility. In my experience, your proposal is coherent as long as it is understood as a specific tool and not as a comprehensive cleaning system.

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