La Marzocco GS3 MP vs Sage Dual Boiler

Technical comparison · Dual boiler

In brief

GS3 MP is ahead on water tank capacity; beyond that the two differ in pre-infusion, which is a design choice rather than a ranking. On the category's technical index, GS3 MP ranks #10 of 33, Dual Boiler #21.

Parameter
La Marzocco GS3 MP GS3 MP La Marzocco F5 · Professional
Sage Dual Boiler 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

At €1250 it offers the best performance-to-price ratio among the 13 semi-professional Dual boiler machines, with a technical score of 86/100.

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Best price Semi-professional

The lowest list price among semi-professional Dual boiler machines: €1250. (Excluding manufacturer or retailer discounts.)

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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

Choose GS3 MP if…

you value water tank capacity.

See the GS3 MP sheet →

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