Which is better for pet hair?

The V11. Its Motorbar head has hair removal vanes and it ships with the Hair screw tool for pet beds and upholstery. The PencilVac listing does not name a pet-hair tool.

Which lasts longer on one charge?

The V11, at up to 60 minutes in its lowest power mode. The PencilVac listing gives no run time, so there is no figure to compare.

Is the PencilVac worth the extra money?

Only if low weight matters more than run time and bin size. At $449.00 at Amazon as of November 4, 2026, it costs about $200 more than the V11 at $249.99 at ShopSimon as of November 4, 2026.

Which is better for a small apartment?

The PencilVac suits quick floor touch-ups because it weighs 4 lb. The V11 still wins on bin size and run time if you clean the whole apartment in one pass.

Which is easier to store?

The PencilVac, as a 4 lb stick. The V11 is 49.4 in long and stores on a wall mount.

Do both clean carpets and hard floors?

Yes. The PencilVac uses its Fluffycones head, and the V11 uses its Motorbar head on both surfaces.

Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones vs Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum

The V11 is the better buy for most people. It costs $249.99 at ShopSimon as of November 4, 2026, versus $449.00 at Amazon for the PencilVac Fluffycones as of November 4, 2026. The V11 gives you 60 minutes of run time, 185 AW of suction and a 0.2-gallon bin. The PencilVac is a 4 lb stick with a 0.08-gallon bin, built for quick floor touch-ups rather than whole-home deep cleans.

Today the Dyson V11 Cordless Vacuum costs $199.01 less at its best price.

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