La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) vs Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine
Two espresso machines side by side. They differ on boiler size, portafilter size, can be plumbed in, water tank. The La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has a larger boiler (1.48 L against 0.5 L for the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine).
La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP)
Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine
What actually differs
- The La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has a larger boiler (1.48 L against 0.5 L for the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine).
- Portafilter size: the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has 57 mm, the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine has 58 mm.
- The Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine has plumb-in capability; the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) does not.
- The La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has a larger water tank (3.49 L against 1.8 L for the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine).
- The La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) is lighter at 33.1 kg; the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine weighs 35 kg.
- Voltage: the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has 110V-120V (US), the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine has 110 V.
- Size, La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) against Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine: width 41 cm against 40.9 cm, depth 53 cm against 46.5 cm, height 35.5 cm against 40 cm.
Which one should you buy?
Users who want dual boilers and steady temperature with PID control
Suits people who want dual boilers that brew and steam at the same time, with PID control and a pressure gauge. The trade-off is a 30-minute warm-up and a need for mains power.
Skip it if: You want a compact machine that heats up quickly.
Full specs and review →Home baristas who make milk drinks and want steady temperature.
8 L tank, able to brew and steam at the same time. At 35 kg it is a heavy machine.
Skip it if: You want a compact, low-effort machine.
Full specs and review →Where each one wins
- A larger boiler
- A larger water tank
- Plumb-in capability
Specs compared
Rows where they differ are highlighted. Specs are from manufacturer sources; blanks are left blank, never estimated.
| Spec | La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) | Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine |
|---|---|---|
| Typical price | $$$$ $1,500+ | $$$$ $1,500+ |
| Boiler / heating | Dual | Dual |
| Boiler size | 1.48 L | 0.5 L |
| PID temperature control | Yes | Yes |
| Portafilter size | 57 mm | 58 mm |
| Pressure gauge | Yes | Yes |
| Can be plumbed in | No | Yes |
| Needs mains power | Yes | Yes |
| Water tank | 3.49 L | 1.8 L |
| Width | 41 cm | 40.9 cm |
| Depth | 53 cm | 46.5 cm |
| Height | 35.5 cm | 40 cm |
| Weight | 33.1 kg | 35 kg |
| Voltage | 110V-120V (US) | 110 V |
What they have in common
Both record the same value for: boiler / heating (Dual); pid temperature control (Yes); pressure gauge (Yes); needs mains power (Yes).
La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) vs Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine: common questions
What is the main difference between the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) and the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine?
The La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has a larger boiler (1.48 L against 0.5 L for the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine). Portafilter size: the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has 57 mm, the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine has 58 mm.
Do the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) and the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine use the same portafilter?
No. The La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) has 57 mm and the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine has 58 mm.
Is the La Marzocco GS3 Espresso Machine (Auto / MP) or the Rocket Espresso Bicocca Espresso Machine more expensive?
Both sit in the same typical price band, $$$$ $1,500+.