Dyson's latest stick vacuum is impossibly thin and lightweight - but is it worth it at $599?

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ZDNET's key takeaways

• The Dyson PencilVac goes on sale today for $599.
• It's the thinnest stick vacuum on the market, with a 1.5-inch-diameter handle.
• The motor inside is Dyson's fastest and smallest yet.

We haven't heard much from Dyson about the PencilVac since the company's showcase event in May 2025. Until now: The Dyson PencilVac has just gone on sale.

This is Dyson's thinnest vacuum to date. There's no protruding dust canister, as the PencilVac's dustbin is built into the vacuum's extension rod. The result: a vacuum that's lightweight, thin, and not visually cumbersome. 

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The PencilVac looks fairly easy to handle for people of different ages and abilities. The ...