La Marzocco GS3 AV vs Profitec Ride
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
GS3 AV and Ride are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). Ride 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
|
Ride
Profitec
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| Launch year | — | 2022 |
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5000–11000 € | ~1000–2200 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 53 × 35.5 cm | 30 × 45 × 37 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | 28 kg |
| Power (W) | — | 2100 W |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pump type | — | Vibration |
| Pre-infusion | Programmable | Programmable |
| Group head type | Saturated group | Proprietary |
| Boiler material | — | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3.5 l | 2.8 l |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: GS3 AV 3.5 l vs Ride 2.8 l — GS3 AV wins (+25%)
- Group head type: GS3 AV Saturated group · Ride Proprietary
Which one to choose
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