Worry not, because according to our expert Bosch Benchmark and Asko should be 2 of the 3 considerations. They are two very different companies. Although they both wash dishes, the components, reliability and even country of origin varies greatly.We guess you need a premium-grade dishwasher and you feel torn apart between your options for that purchase?

European dishwashers tend to be quieter and more water efficient. American dishwashers have a soft food disposer versus a washable filter for the European. American dishwashers are a bit deeper and can hold more, but European dishwashers will sit flush and look better aesthetically.

European dishwashers tend to be quieter and more water efficient. American dishwashers have a soft food disposer versus a washable filter for the European. American dishwashers are a bit deeper and can hold more, but European dishwashers will sit flush and look better aesthetically.

Compared back to back:
American:
Larger place settings
Heated dry cycle
Hard food disposal

European:
Flush installation
Condensation drying
Filtration systems

American dishwashers are a bit deeper and can hold more, but European dishwashers will sit flush and look better aesthetically.