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.
This is the dishwasher you buy once and never replace, the kitchen appliance equivalent of a mechanical watch that gets passed down. It cleans baked-on casserole without pre-rinsing, runs quieter than your refrigerator, and the AutoOpen drying leaves glassware spotless. You'll pay two to three times what a Bosch costs, and if you live outside a major metro, finding a technician when the circulation pump eventually fails means long waits and expensive parts. Buy it if you're staying put for 15 years and have local service access, or if you simply want the best and can budget for the repair reality. Otherwise, Bosch delivers most of the magic at half the cost.