La Marzocco GS3 MP vs Sage Dual Boiler
Technical comparison · Dual boiler
GS3 MP and Dual Boiler are not direct competitors: very different prices (~6.4×). Dual Boiler is the entry-level choice; GS3 MP offers more capability in a higher class. Judge them by budget, not head-to-head.
| Parameter |
GS3 MP
La Marzocco
F5 · Professional
|
Dual Boiler
Sage
F4 · Semi-professional
|
|---|---|---|
| Awards | — | |
| Identity | ||
| Use tier | F5 — Professional | F4 — Semi-professional |
| Price | ||
| Price (€) | ~5000–11000 € | 1249.90 € |
| Price updated on | 09/2026 | 09/2026 |
| Universal specs | ||
| Dimensions (W×D×H) (cm) | 41 × 53 × 44.1 cm | 37.9 × 40.3 × 37.1 cm |
| Weight (kg) | 33 kg | — |
| Power (W) | — | 1800 W |
| Voltage (V) | — | 220 V |
| Category specs | ||
| Boiler architecture | Dual boiler | Dual boiler |
| Portafilter diameter (mm) | — | 58 mm mm |
| PID control | Yes | Yes |
| Brew pressure (bar) | — | 9 bar |
| Max pump pressure (bar) | 9 bar | 15 bar |
| Pre-infusion | Manual | Programmable |
| Group head type | Saturated group | — |
| Boiler material | — | Stainless steel |
| Water tank capacity (l) | 3.5 l | 2.5 l |
| Steam wand | — | Manual steam wand |
| Plumbable | Yes | — |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
CoffeeSpecs Awards
GS3 MP
No awards in this tier.
Dual Boiler
Best value Semi-professional
Best balance of technical score and price among the 14 sheets in the Dual boiler category (semi-professional tier): list price €1250, technical score 86/100.
How we assign awards →Lowest price range Semi-professional
The lowest list price among the sheets in the Dual boiler category (semi-professional tier): €1250, as published by the manufacturer.
How we assign awards →The differences that matter
- Water tank capacity: GS3 MP 3.5 l vs Dual Boiler 2.5 l — GS3 MP wins (+40%)
- Pre-infusion: GS3 MP Manual · Dual Boiler Programmable
Which one to choose
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