Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones vs Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum
The V12 Detect Slim is the safer all-around pick: 150 air watts, up to 60 minutes of run time, a laser dust-revealing head, a de-tangling Motorbar head and a handheld conversion. The PencilVac Fluffycones is a lighter 4 lb stick with a Fluffycones head for carpet and hard floor, but it carries far fewer ratings and a smaller 0.08 gal bin. On November 3, 2026 the PencilVac is $248.99 at eBay versus $595.00 at eBay for the V12, so the price gap is large.
Today the Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones costs $346.01 less at its best price.
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Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones
4.7Choose the PencilVac Fluffycones if you want a light 4 lb stick for carpet and hard floor cleaning and want to spend about $249 rather than about $595.
- Light at 4 lb, easy to carry around the house
- Fluffycones head is built for both carpet and hard floor
- Bagless and simple to empty
- $248.99 at eBay on November 3, 2026, well under the V12
What separates them
| Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones | Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4 lb | Slim cordless format, heavier than the PencilVac |
| Bin capacity | 0.08 gal | 0.09 gal |
| Suction | Not stated | 150 air watts from a Hyperdymium motor at up to 125,000 rpm |
| Run time | Not stated | Up to 60 minutes with a 7-cell lithium-ion battery |
| Cleaner heads | Fluffycones head for carpet and floor | Fluffy Optic laser head plus de-tangling Motorbar head |
| Handheld conversion | Stick only | Converts to a handheld with one click |
| Filtration | Not stated | Sealed system captures 99.99% of particles down to 0.3 microns |
Price history
- Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones: lowest $414.69 on Oct 31 at eBay; $499.00 on Nov 4.
- Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum: lowest $87.00 on Oct 31 at shopsup.store; $504.99 on Nov 4.
Prices at every store
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones
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$499.00Observed at 10:54 PM - Williams-SonomaNew
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$599.95Observed Nov 3, 2026, 10:47 AM - Crate & BarrelNew
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$599.95Observed Nov 3, 2026, 10:47 AM - eBayNew
Availability unknownSold by paymore_shopton (99.9% positive, 6,300 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.
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Specs compared
| Spec | Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones | Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Stick | Stick |
| Bagless | Yes | Yes |
| Color | Black | Yellow |
| Capacity | 0.08 gal | 0.09 gal |
| Weight | 4 lb | — |
| Convertible | — | Yes |
What reviewers say
Dyson PencilVac Fluffycones
Owners rate it highly, with 4.7 out of 5 across 3,200 ratings. Praise centers on how light and easy it is for daily hard-floor cleaning, while complaints focus on the small bin and battery life.
- Feels almost weightless in the hand
- Picks up fine dust and hair well on hard floors
- Easy to store and grab for quick cleanups
- Simple to empty and rinse
- Bin fills fast and needs constant emptying
- Run time is short for larger homes
- Struggles on thicker carpets
Dyson V12 Detect Slim Cordless Vacuum
Rated 4.5 out of 5 from about 17,000 ratings. Owners mostly praise its hard-floor cleaning, pet hair pickup and light weight, though a minority would not recommend it and a share of ratings are 1 to 2 stars.
Questions and answers
- Which is better for pet hair?
- The V12 Detect Slim. Its Motorbar head has polycarbonate vanes that de-tangle hair, and buyers praise it for pet hair. The PencilVac lists a Fluffycones head but no de-tangling feature.
- Which is better on hardwood floors?
- The V12, because the Fluffy Optic head lights up dust you would otherwise miss. The PencilVac's Fluffycones head covers carpet and hard floor but has no laser.
- Is the V12 worth the extra money?
- If you want more power, longer run time and a handheld mode, yes. At $595.00 at eBay versus $248.99 for the PencilVac on November 3, 2026, you pay about $346 more for those features.
- Which is lighter?
- The PencilVac Fluffycones at 4 lb. The V12 Detect Slim is described as slim and compact but is heavier.
- Which has a bigger bin?
- The V12, at 0.09 gal versus 0.08 gal. The difference is small, so both need frequent emptying.
- Which lasts longer per charge?
- The V12, with up to 60 minutes of run time. Dyson notes actual run time varies by mode, dust level and floor type. The PencilVac does not state a run time.
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