La Marzocco GS3 AV vs Lelit Elizabeth
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
GS3 AV and Elizabeth are not direct competitors: different use classes (F5 vs F3), very different prices (~5.9×). Elizabeth is the entry-level choice; GS3 AV offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
GS3 AV
La Marzocco
F5 · Professional
|
Elizabeth
Lelit
F3 · Advanced
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F3 — Advanced |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5000–11000 € | 1349 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 53 × 35.5 cm | 32 × 38 × 38 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | 15.3 kg |
| Voltage (V) | — | 230 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | — | Yes |
| Group head type | Saturated group | Proprietary |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
GS3 AV
No awards in this tier.
Elizabeth
Best value Advanced
Best balance of technical score and price among the 4 sheets in the Dual boiler category (advanced tier): list price €1349, technical score 88/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Advanced
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Dual boiler category (advanced tier): €1349, as published by the manufacturer.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: GS3 AV 3.5 l vs Elizabeth 2.5 l — GS3 AV wins (+40%)
- Group head type: GS3 AV Saturated group · Elizabeth Proprietary
Which one to choose
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