La Marzocco GS3 MP vs Lelit Bianca

Technical comparison · Dual boiler

In brief

GS3 MP and Bianca are not direct competitors: very different prices (~3.2×). Bianca is the entry-level choice; GS3 MP offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.

Parameter
La Marzocco GS3 MP GS3 MP La Marzocco F5 · Professional
Lelit Bianca Bianca Lelit F4 · Semi-professional
Identity
Launch year — 2017
Use tier F5 — Professional F4 — Semi-professional
Price
Price (€) ~5000–11000 € 2499 €
Price updated on 09/2026 09/2026
Universal specs
Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) 41 × 53 × 44.1 cm 29 × 58.5 × 39 cm
Weight (kg) 33 kg 27.2 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 Manual Programmable
Group head type Saturated group Proprietary
Boiler material — Stainless steel
Water tank capacity (l) 3.5 l 2.5 l
Steam wand — Manual steam wand
Plumbable Yes Yes
Pressure gauge Yes Yes
Flow control — Yes

The differences that matter

  • Water tank capacity: GS3 MP 3.5 l vs Bianca 2.5 l — GS3 MP wins (+40%)
  • Pre-infusion: GS3 MP Manual · Bianca Programmable
  • Group head type: GS3 MP Saturated group · Bianca Proprietary

Which one to choose

Choose GS3 MP if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the GS3 MP sheet →

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