Miele HyClean 3D Efficiency GN Vacuum Cleaner Bag
- Capacity: 2.1 quarts
- Material Type: Synthetic Polymer (PMMA)
- Item Depth: 6.5 inches
- Item Weight: 0.48 pounds
Last refreshed Jun 15, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
The straightforward restock for a GN-bag Miele, and bundling both filters means the machine gets a full service from one box. Confirm the letter code inside your bag compartment before ordering.
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ASIN: B0BKJNGJ84Model: 12281680Category: Canister Vacuum Bags
Overview
These are genuine Miele GN size dustbags, four to a box, with a motor protection filter and a Super Air Clean filter included in the same pack. The bag body uses eight layers of material, and the retaining collar is molded from 95 percent recycled plastic. Miele quotes filtration above 99.99 percent when the bag is paired with the supplied AirClean and motor filters.
Miele sells bags by letter code, and the code is the entire compatibility story. GN fits the full size canisters, so the box is right for Compact C1 and C2 machines as well as the older S246 through S256, S290, S300, S500, S700, S4000 and S6000 series. It will not fit machines that take FJM, KK or U bags, which is the single most common ordering mistake on Miele consumables.
- Pack of 4 GN HyClean 3D Efficiency dustbags
- Eight-layer bag material
- Retaining plate made from 95 percent recycled plastic
- One motor filter and one Super Air Clean filter per box
Who it's for
For Miele canister owners who want the factory bag and the filter refresh in one purchase rather than sourcing them separately. Households running a Miele upright, a stick model, or any canister that specifies a bag code other than GN should not buy this box.
Pros and cons
- Factory Miele bags, no fit guesswork on GN machines
- Motor and Super Air Clean filters included
- Sealed collar contains dust on removal
- Covers current Compact C1 and C2 plus older S series
- GN size only, wrong for FJM and KK machines
- Costs more than third party equivalents
- Four bags per box goes fast in a pet household
Performance notes
Filtration depends on the whole system, not the bag alone, which is why the box includes a motor protection filter and a Super Air Clean filter. The eight-layer construction is designed to hold fines without choking airflow as the bag loads, and the self-sealing collar keeps dust contained when you pull a full bag out. Typical household use puts a box at roughly a quarter's worth of vacuuming, though pet hair and renovation dust shorten that considerably.
Specifications
| Brand | Miele |
|---|---|
| Model | 12281680 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Depth | 6.5 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.48 pounds |
| Item Dimensions | 6.5 × 3.7 × 9.1 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2.1 quarts |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Synthetic Polymer (PMMA) |
| Color | White |
| Compatibility & installation | |
| Compatible Devices | Vacuum Cleaner |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Other details | |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Other Special Features of the Product | Bag, Cordless, Portable |
| Item Type Name | Vac Bag |
Closest rivals on specs
Kenmore Type Q Canister Vacuum Bag- Item Depth 6.5 vs 9.4 inches (-31%)
- Item Weight 0.48 vs 0.73 pounds (-34%)
Oreck Type BB Vacuum Cleaner Bag- Item Depth 6.5 vs 2 inches (+225%)
- Item Weight 0.48 vs 0.35 pounds (+37%)
DVC Eureka Type MM Canister Vacuum Bags 3 Pack- Item Depth 6.5 vs 10 inches (-35%)
- Item Weight 0.48 vs 0.19 pounds (+153%)
Frequently asked questions
Which Miele vacuums take these 12281680 GN bags?
Compact C1 and Compact C2 canisters, plus the older S246 to S256, S290, S300, S500, S700, S4000 and S6000 series. Machines that specify FJM, KK or U bags are not compatible.
Does the Miele GN HyClean box include filters?
Yes. Each box holds four dustbags, one motor protection filter and one Super Air Clean filter, so you can refresh both filters at the same time.
How often should I replace Miele GN bags?
Change the bag when the machine's indicator shows full or suction drops. Miele supplies one of each filter per four bags, which sets the practical filter interval.