They are more synthetic than original filters, less paper. This is normal for me as I rinse and air dry the filters between each vacuum cycle. These filters take washing better than the original filters, which also take it well. The more synthetic material in these filters washes cleaner and is slightly more durable. The yellow tape on these filters isn't as pretty as the originals, it's just a little flag of loose tape. The originals are a loop. I haven't replaced the brushes yet, so I can't comment on that. Updated 4/24/20: The side brushes do not work with the 800 series. They tighten and stop rotating. Tried everything, even eased the friction on the brush by trimming the bristles. The problem is in the screw. FYI, when my old filters ran out, I simply pulled the filter out of the frame and sent the frame to plastic recycling. One of the advantages of paper filters is that they are compostable. Filters that I could pull out of a holder and throw in my compost would be the best solution of all.