Assembly of the vacuum is quick, taking less time than pouring hot water for tea. The process involves clicking the wand into the floor head and then clicking the handle into the wand. Once assembled, the vacuum feels extremely well-balanced and has a premium feel due to its slim aluminium-style finish.
The handle houses the battery, motor, controls, and a small digital display beneath it that shows battery life and cleaning mode. A red power button switches the vacuum on, and a blue button cycles between eco, medium, and boost modes, with the display indicating how many minutes of cleaning time are left when switching between modes. The dustbin features a syringe-action system that compresses dust to hold more than expected, with a capacity of 80ml.
The cleaner head is equipped with four conical rollers and four tiny castor wheels. Additional specifications include a wand measuring 38mm in diameter, and the box includes a magnetic charging dock that holds the vacuum upright when not in use. Key unknowns remain, such as the exact battery life or runtime in each cleaning mode, how effective the PencilVac is at cleaning different surfaces like carpets or hard floors, and its price and weight compared to other models.