Tag-team clean: Dyson’s PencilVac and Deebot’s T50 Max Pro Omni could be the vacuuming dream duo

The Dyson PencilVac (left) and the Deebot T50 Max Pro Omni. (Images: Supplied/Getty)

Sat, 06 Dec 2025

For years, the promise of “set and forget” floor cleaning has been just that – a promise. Robot vacuums have been trundling around like slightly confused pets since the debut of the iRobot over 20 years ago. They’ve improved significantly in recent years as sensor technology and artificial intelligence have given them a better handle on navigating our floors.At the same time, upright (stick) vacuum cleaners have come to predominate over bulkier canister vacuum cleaners, as their suction, battery life, and durability...

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