The Guardian - Life & Style • Feb. 2, 2026, 12:15 a.m.

Dyson’s latest hard-floor vacuum is an expensive indulgence you probably don’t need – but might still want • The best cordless vacuum cleaners, tested With the best vacuum cleaners perfectly capable of cleaning both carpet and hard floors, investing in a second device that specialises in one or the other might seem like an unnecessary luxury. While Dyson’s £429.99 PencilVac Fluffycones looks positively affordable next to its £749.99 V16 Piston Animal , it’s a hard-floor specialist that can’t tackle carpets or particularly big cleans, and it won’t replace your existing vacuum.

However, indulge me for a moment, because if you have any hard floor that needs regular sweeping for dust, hair and crumbs, it’s an accessible, flexible and friendly little cleaner. The PencilVac is small for a Dyson and comes with a free-standing charging dock rather than the usual wall mount.

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