Dyson PencilVac vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim

The short verdict

V12 Detect Slim is scored, the other is pending

We haven’t scored the PencilVac yet. Compare the measured differences and prices below.

PencilVac

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V12 Detect Slim

8.7

Choose the PencilVac if

Hard-floor apartments and quick pickups

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Choose the V12 Detect Slim if

Apartments and hard-floor homes

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At a glance

Key differences

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Performance1 difference

Suction (air watts)

55 AW

150 AW

Battery & charging2 differences

Charging time

3.5 h

4 h

Runtime Min

30 min

60 min

Design4 differences

Depth Mm

8.11 in (20.6 cm)

14.09 in (35.8 cm)

Height Mm

45.71 in (116.1 cm)

45.59 in (115.8 cm)

Weight Kg

1.81 kg

2.37 kg

Width Mm

1.5 in (38 mm)

9.84 in (25 cm)

General1 difference

Dust bin

0.08 L

0.35 L

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PencilVac vs V12 Detect Slim

V12 Detect Slim is scored, the other is pending

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