When I was looking last year, I was able to make a side by side comparison between the 2 offerings of each brand. I ruled out the residential Askos pretty quickly, quality for price didn't match, IMHO. Considered the Asko pro, b/c of capacity and features. After reading @suburbanmd's experience and eventual return of his Asko and little Giant purchase. The decision was narrowed to the Miele's. In the end I chose the Little Giants over the residential. They offered the control and capacity I needed for my varied laundry needs. It's lived up to my expectations and then some.

if you can wait until December, Miele is introducing 3 new models to the NA market.