Which is better for carpets?

The V11 Origin. It is built for carpets and hard floors with 185 AW of suction. The PencilVac is a hard-floor vacuum and reviewers say it is not meant for carpets.

Which handles pet hair better?

Both do well, but differently. The V11 Origin has strong suction and a de-tangling head for carpeted homes with pets. The PencilVac's conical brush bars strip long hair without tangling, which suits hard floors.

Is the PencilVac worth twice the price?

Only if hard floors are most of your home and you value the 4 lb weight and no-tangle head. For carpets or whole-home cleans, the V11 Origin does more for less.

Which lasts longer per charge?

The V11 Origin, at up to 60 minutes versus up to 30 minutes for the PencilVac. The V11 also has a removable battery, so you can swap in a charged one.

Which is easier on stairs and in tight spots?

The PencilVac. At under 4 lb with a slim handle and a head that flattens, it reaches under furniture and around legs more easily than the 7 lb V11 Origin.

How often will I empty each bin?

The PencilVac far more often. Its bin holds 0.08 gal against 0.2 gal on the V11 Origin, so it fills roughly two and a half times faster.

Dyson V11 Origin vs Dyson PencilVac

Buy the V11 Origin for whole-home cleaning, carpets and pet hair. Buy the PencilVac for hard floors, tight spaces and long hair that tangles other vacuums. The V11 Origin is $229.00 at ShopSimon as of November 7, 2026, and the PencilVac's lowest recent daily price was $440.00 on October 28, 2026. The PencilVac costs roughly twice as much and does far less of the heavy work.

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Dyson V11 Origin

Dyson V11 Origin Cordless Vacuum

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What separates them

	Dyson V11 Origin	Dyson PencilVac
Suction	185 AW	Lower than full-size Dysons; not published as AW
Weight	7 lb	Under 4 lb
Runtime	Up to 60 minutes	Up to 30 minutes
Bin capacity	0.2 gal	0.08 gal
Carpet cleaning	Designed for carpets and hard floors	Hard floors and flat rugs only
Hair tangling	De-tangling cleaner head	Four conical brush bars strip long hair without tangling
Maneuverability	Standard stick format, 49.64 in tall	1.5 in handle, head swivels and flattens under furniture
Price	$229.00 at ShopSimon as of November 7, 2026	$440.00 lowest daily price as of October 28, 2026

Specs compared

Spec	Dyson V11 Origin	Dyson PencilVac
Type	Stick	Stick
Bagless	Yes	Yes
Weight	7 lb	4 lb
Capacity	0.2 gal	0.08 gal
color	Bronze	Black
Surface Type	Hard floors, Carpets	—
Wet / Dry	No	—
Suction Power	185 AW	—
HEPA Certified	Yes	—
Filtration Type	Whole-machine filtration	—
Max Wattage	185000 Milliwatts	—
Power Source	Cordless	—

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Spec	Dyson V11 Origin	Dyson PencilVac
Voltage	25.2 V	—
Depth	10.28″	—
Height	49.64 Inches	—
Width	9.84″	—
Battery Life	Up to 60 minutes	—
Battery Type	Lithium-ion	—
Removable Battery	Yes	—
Vacuum Type	Cordless	—
Design Highlights	LCD Screen, Auto mode, Bagless, Boost mode, Eco…	—
Noise Level	70 Decibels

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