The Dyson Digital Slim is a mid-range cordless stick vacuum. Originally released in 2020 in Asian markets and designed for small living spaces, it began distribution in the United States in late 2024. It sits below the Dyson V8 Absolute in the manufacturer's line-up and features a similar 100 AW suction motor as the Dyson V7. Its design is also shorter than other Dyson stick vacuums, and it comes with fewer accessories than most, including a Motorbar floorhead, Combination tool, and Crevice tool.
Our Verdict
The Dyson Digital Slim isn't the best choice for bare floors. Its pickup performance is generally bad on bare floors, as its floorhead sits too low to the floor, pushing a lot of debris around rather than clearing it. That said, its lightweight design makes it relatively easy to maneuver, and it won't get caught on electrical cords or cables. Its user maintenance is straightforward, although you'll have to empty its dirt compartment frequently if you vacuum often or have a lot of debris to clear. Recurring costs are also a nonissue. Unfortunately, the vacuum feels fragile in places.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Floorhead pushes debris around.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
The Dyson Digital Slim is a good choice for dealing with low-pile carpets. It offers solid pet hair pick-up on this surface type and does a decent job clearing away debris of all sizes. That said, its floorhead sits too close to the ground, causing it to push around a bit of debris rather than picking it up, which is a minor annoyance. Its user maintenance is simple, although its tiny dirt compartment means you'll have to empty it often if you vacuum frequently or have a lot of debris around. The vacuum's recurring costs are not an issue; however, the vacuum feels flimsy in places.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Good at clearing pet hair.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
The Dyson Digital Slim is a fair option for homes with lots of high-pile carpets. It can easily clear most medium debris, like rice, but it struggles with fine and large debris, like sand or cereal, on this surface. By contrast, pet hair pick-up is no problem. Besides frequently emptying the dirt compartment due to its small size, there are infrequent maintenance requirements. Recurring costs are also virtually nonexistent, thanks to the use of reusable filters. Unfortunately, the build quality is hit or miss, as some parts feel flimsy and fragile.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Poor suction performance.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
The Dyson Digital Slim is okay for pet owners. It performs well at clearing pet hair from low-pile carpeting and from fabric furniture when using the Combination tool. Just know that the tools' narrow opening and the vacuum's small size can make using its handheld configuration tedious for larger tasks like cleaning a fabric couch. Without mopping capabilities, it can't deal with stains or liquid spills. Otherwise, maintenance tasks are straightforward and infrequent, and this vacuum incurs virtually no recurring costs due to the use of reusable filters.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Good at clearing pet hair.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Poor suction performance.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
The Dyson Digital Slim is a great choice for homes with stairs. Its lightweight and cordless design makes it easy to carry around and use on stairs. Just know that pick-up performance can vary quite a bit depending on the surface type. It's also highly maneuverable, and you can use it as a handheld for tough-to-reach spots like between banister posts.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Cordless design is ideal for stairs.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Poor suction performance.
Floorhead pushes debris around.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
As the Dyson Digital Slim is configurable as a handheld vacuum, it's a decent option for car cleaning. Its lightweight design makes it easy and comfortable to use with one hand, and its Crevice and Combination tools can handle most surface types. That said, without a turbo brush attachment, it won't be as efficient.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Poor suction performance.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
The Dyson Digital Slim is poor at handling a workshop environment, but this isn't what its design is for. It has poor suction, can't mop up liquids, and performs poorly on bare surfaces. You shouldn't use it to clear debris like metal, wood shavings, or drywall dust, as this can damage its cyclone.
Low maintenance requirements.
Lightweight design results in great portability.
Virtually no recurring costs.
Tiny dirt compartment.
Poor suction performance.
Some parts like the dirt compartment feel fragile.
Not suited for liquid spills.
Changelog
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Updated Mar 13, 2026:
We've updated the Recurring Costs and Air Quality sections of the review and removed any mention of this unit having a HEPA filter, as the filter found in our test unit doesn't carry HEPA certification.
- Updated Jan 17, 2025: Review published.
- Updated Jan 14, 2025: Early access published.
- Updated Jan 09, 2025: Our testers have started testing this product.
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Differences Between Sizes And Variants
We tested the Dyson Digital Slim. There's one regional variant in certain parts of Asia, the Dyson Digital Slim Fluffy, but it's been discontinued in certain regions and availability seems sparse overall; you can read more about it on Dyson Singapore's website. It trades the Motorbar brushroll for a Slim Fluffy Cleaner Head ideal for dealing with bare floors and also includes a Mini motorized tool for use on fabric and upholstery.
See our unit's label. Let us know if you come across a different variant of this vacuum in the comments, and we'll add it to the review.
Popular Vacuum Comparisons
The Dyson Digital Slim is a mid-range stick vacuum sitting towards the bottom of Dyson's line-up. This vacuum sits below the Dyson V8 Absolute in Dyson's product stack, but its lackluster performance sees it fall behind the Dyson V7 in debris pick-up performance across almost all surface types. Its dirt compartment is tiny, much closer to a handheld vacuum than a cordless stick vacuum. Its short stature will also be divisive, as it can be uncomfortable to use depending on your height. That said, its lightweight design makes it highly portable, and it uses reusable parts with low maintenance requirements and virtually no recurring costs. Overall, this won't be Dyson's most compelling offering for most people.
For other options, check out our recommendations for the best Dyson vacuums, the best cordless vacuums, and the best stick vacuums.
Although the Dyson Digital Slim and the Dyson V12 Detect Slim both occupy the mid-range of Dyson's cordless stick vacuums, the V12 is much better. It performs better on every surface type, has more accessories, and offers vastly superior battery life. It also has features like an automatic power adjustment system and an onboard piezo sensor to give you a real-time estimate of particle counts in your home. The one place the Digital Slim has the edge is in pet hair pick-up performance, as it can better agitate carpet fibers and remove hair from deep in the carpet.
The Dyson Digital Slim and the Dyson V7 are similarly positioned cordless stick vacuums. The V7 is the better choice for most people. Most variants come with more accessories than the Digital Slim, which makes it more adaptable, and despite sharing the same 100 AW strength motor, the V7 performs better across most surface types. However, the V7 has much worse battery life, takes longer to charge, and lacks the Digital Slim's LCD display. The Digital Slim may also be appealing for people with particularly small living spaces as it features a shorter extension wand.
The Dyson Digital Slim and the Dyson V8 are both mid-range cordless stick vacuums, but the V8 is better overall. Most variants of the V8 come with more accessories, making it more adaptable to different surface types and cleaning scenarios. It also has a more powerful motor that provides better suction and features a longer, more comfortable extension wand for most people. While battery life is comparable between the two models, the Digital Slim recharges faster. Another place where the Digital Slim has the edge is in terms of quality-of-life features, as it sports an easy-to-read LCD display and allows for more granular power adjustment with three different configurations (the V8 only offers two).
The Shark Stratos Cordless IZ862H is better than the Dyson Digital Slim in almost every way. It offers better performance on every surface type and is more feature-rich, with automatic suction adjustment and an odor-neutralizing cartridge that plugs into its floorhead. It also has better battery life and build quality. That said, the Dyson offers a more appealing interface with an LCD display that shows remaining battery life, alerts, and more.
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