The old Askos were bulletproof, stainless everything, 15-20 year lifespans, the kind of appliance you'd mention in a will. Current models still have that hardcore construction and a 10-year warranty that suggests the company believes in them. The problem is Hisense bought the brand in 2020, and while it's early, the cracks are showing: one owner's new unit died on the first wash and took a month to replace through warranty. At Miele-level pricing with a thinner service network and a corporate parent known for budget appliances, you're gambling that the Swedish engineering survives the transition. If you find a steep discount and have a reliable local tech, the build quality is legitimate, but at full price Bosch or Miele give you similar performance with better service infrastructure and no ownership question mark.
Bosch built its dishwasher reputation on German-made tanks that ran silent for fifteen years, but the current Benchmark line is a different machine wearing the same badge. Control boards fail within two years, racks slide like they're fighting you, and warranty repairs stretch into six-week waits while you hand-wash. The 800 series still cleans beautifully and runs quieter than your refrigerator, but you're gambling on whether you get a survivor or join the chorus of buyers wondering what happened to the brand they remembered. If the premium price reflects the old Bosch, shop elsewhere; if you're paying for current reality and accept the service lottery, the cleaning performance and third rack still deliver.