Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene vs Dyson PencilWash
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Quick take: The Dyson PencilWash costs $150 less; the Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene runs longer per charge (45 vs 30 min).
| Spec | Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene | Dyson PencilWash |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ~$500 | ~$350 |
| Type | Hard Floor Washer | Hard Floor Washer |
| Suction | — | — |
| Battery | 45 min | 30 min |
| Navigation | — | — |
| Filtration | — | — |
| Cordless | Yes | Yes |
| Bagged | — | — |
| Noise | — | — |
| Dustbin | — | — |
| Water tank | 0.2 gal (clean), 0.14 gal (dirty) | 0.08 gal (clean), 0.09 gal (dirty) |
| Self-empty dock | No | No |
| Auto mop washing | Yes | No |
| Hot water washing | No | No |
| Obstacle avoidance | No | No |
| Carpet detection | No | No |
| Auto mop lifting | No | No |
| Multi-floor mapping | No | No |
| App control | No | No |
| Dimensions | 43.1 x 9.6 x 11 in | 45.5 x 10.5 x 7.8 in |
| Weight | 8.42 lbs | 4.6 lbs |
| Warranty | — | — |
Pros & cons
Dyson Clean+Wash Hygiene
- ✓Dock self-cleans the roller and then dries it with hot air
- ✓45 minutes of runtime
- ✓0.2 gal clean tank, more than double the PencilWash
- ✓Separate 0.14 gal dirty tank
- ✗Washing uses unheated water; only the drying is hot
- ✗8.42 lb, nearly double the PencilWash
- ✗$499.99 list, $150 more than the PencilWash
- ✗No suction, noise or warranty figure published
Dyson PencilWash
- ✓4.6 lb, light enough to carry one-handed
- ✓Rated to cover about 1,076 sq ft per tank
- ✓Runs 30 minutes per charge
- ✓$150 less than Dyson's Clean+Wash Hygiene
- ✓Slim 45.5 x 10.5 x 7.8 in footprint for storage
- ✗0.08 gal clean tank is small
- ✗30 minutes may not cover a large home in one charge
- ✗No suction, noise or warranty figure published