La Marzocco GS3 AV vs Rocket Espresso Porta Via

Technical comparison · Dual boiler

In brief

GS3 AV and Porta Via are not direct competitors: very different prices (~5×). Porta Via is the entry-level choice; GS3 AV offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
La Marzocco GS3 AV GS3 AV La Marzocco F5 · Professional
Rocket Espresso Porta Via Porta Via Rocket Espresso F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year — 2019
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 20 × 40.5 × 53.5 cm
Weight (kg) 33 kg 29.7 kg
Power (W) — 1350 W
Voltage (V) — 220 V
Category specs
Boiler architecture Dual boiler Dual boiler
PID control Yes Yes
Max pump pressure (bar) 9 bar —
Pre-infusion Programmable —
Group head type Saturated group E61
Water tank capacity (l) 3.5 l —
Plumbable Yes No
Pressure gauge Yes —

The differences that matter

  • Plumbable: GS3 AV yes, Porta Via no
  • Group head type: GS3 AV Saturated group · Porta Via E61

Which one to choose

Choose GS3 AV if…

you value plumbable.

See the GS3 AV sheet →

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