La Marzocco GS3 AV vs Profitec Drive
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
GS3 AV is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in group head type, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, GS3 AV ranks #10 of 33, Drive #12.
| Parameter |
GS3 AV
La Marzocco
F5 · Professional
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Drive
Profitec
F5 · Professional
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|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F5 — Professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5000–11000 € | ~2200–5000 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 53 × 35.5 cm | 34 × 48.5 × 42 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | 31 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 1600 W |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pump type | — | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Programmable |
| Group head type | Saturated group | E61 |
| Boiler material | — | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3.5 l | 2.8 l |
| Plumbable | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Flow control | — | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: GS3 AV 3.5 l vs Drive 2.8 l — GS3 AV wins (+25%)
- Group head type: GS3 AV Saturated group · Drive E61
Which one to choose
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