La Marzocco GS3 MP vs La Spaziale S1 Vivaldi II
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
GS3 MP and S1 Vivaldi II differ in pre-infusion and group head type: on the measurable specs neither takes the lead, so the choice comes down to which architecture you prefer. On the category's technical index, S1 Vivaldi II ranks #1 of 33, GS3 MP #10.
| Parameter |
GS3 MP
La Marzocco
F5 · Professional
|
S1 Vivaldi II
La Spaziale
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Identity | ||
| 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 × 44.1 cm | 41.5 × 41.5 × 38.5 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | 28 kg |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 53 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | — |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 9 bar | — |
| Pump type | — | Rotary |
| Pre-infusion | Manual | Programmable |
| 3-way solenoid valve | — | Yes |
| Group head type | Saturated group | E61 |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3.5 l | — |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | Yes |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
The differences that matter
- Pre-infusion: GS3 MP Manual · S1 Vivaldi II Programmable
- Group head type: GS3 MP Saturated group · S1 Vivaldi II E61
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