I am not even in the market for either of these machines but your videos are so entertaining! Seriously my favorite spro channel

Your videos were amazing to begin with, now they even make me feel better as a Bianca owner! Keep it up brother!!

I’m starting my new search into espresso machines! So happy to have found this channel. After working with my Izzo Alex Duetto II for about 10 years, it’s on the fritz due to an arc/sparking issue!! That being said, the GS3 was the machine I was interested in upgrading to in the future. This video however brings a new contender to the table. I’m still swayed to the GS3, but time will tell. Thank you for your input and content.

GS 3 for me, fun and informative comparison, nicely done. Both are beautiful visually.

I own the Bianca v3 and love it! It is a joy to make espresso every morning and the machine fun to use!! I enjoy experimenting with the flow control 🤗 Thank you for your amazing video!!!

We’ve awaited this!!!

Thanks for the great video as usual. In future videos, it would be nice to compare rotary pump machines to a spring lever machine like the profitec pro 800

I have had the Bianca for almost three years now and it's been a trusty machine. I have however been getting the itch to upgrade, but it's really hard to justify it, because the coffee you can make with the Bianca is close to perfect already. I find myself disappointed by this video, because it's pushing me back from upgrading :) Thanks a lot for the comparison! Please make a video about flow profiling and how you use preinfusion etc with the machines.

Team GS3 with the Team Bianca budget 😁 That being said, you had some great things to say about the Bianca.

GS3 all the way! Because it‘s so big you can really work around the machine, put something aside on the drip tray, have clear vision on the built in display and the overall cleaning experience is way better than on any other machine. But then you can get three Bianca v3 machines for the same price, at least here in Germany😅

🙋🏻‍♂️ Bianca - which, truthfully, was purchased after your in depth review. So thank you for that, as well! As for the video, it’s not everyday that someone can get these two on the bench together. Appreciate you spro 🫶🏼 - future videos of flow profiling techniques/recipes?!

Thank you my friend.

Thanks a lot sir for the video...I believe Lelit Bianca v3 is the Queen of 2022. Hopefully you'll keep and we learn more about Lelit from you. Thanks again

Thanks for this. I recently purchased the Lelit after agonizing comparing it to a number of options including the GS3. Ultimately decided for my purposes, espresso just for me and a less than refined palate, the Bianca v3 hit the mark. I love that machine, if you can love a machine.

Good Lord, your barista friend torqued the hell out of that portafilter!

Thanks for the great video! You made me wanna upgrade my MaraX to Bianca (in white) 🤪

Personally, I think the phrase 'cafe-quality espresso' is comical. A cafe is never going to touch the quality and care of homemade espresso.

I use daily a LaMarzocco Linea MINI at the office , for years now. Great shots . I started to use a Bianca at home a few weeks ago only, so too early for a final judgment but so far I would say that the shoots are similar or anyway the difference is not that big for me to worth the cost difference. Looking fwd now to see the reliability and time endurance . Thanks for the video !

Loved this video. I have owned a Lucca M58 with a Quick Mill flow control kit installed for 2.5 years. It doesn't have some of the automatic Preinfusion and temperature surfing features of the Lelit V3 but has flawlessly scratched my espresso control itch and made my pre-work morning coffee time an absolute delight. Paired with a Ceado E37S grinder I spent $4400 on this setup. Totally unjustifiable yet completely worth it, to me.

Bianca v3 sells at 1500 us dollars in China, i don't understand how it goes to 3000 us dollars in us. Maybe the third party distributors booked a business class ticket for the machine?

Been using the Bianca V2 for more than a year and I couldn’t be happier. Have tried brewing light roast Ethiopian to Dark roast Indian Monsoon Malabar 👌🏼

Nice review. While in the past I enjoyed DIY on espresso machines (a La Cimbali), at my age I find this is no longer something I want to do if it requires any significant disassembly of internals. I like the ability to call a Marzocco-approved (and very competent) tech to work on my machine if needed. Only required this service once in the first two years, and the cost was covered completely by Marzocco. Customer service and the ability to acquire 1st rate advice from Marzocco has been invaluable. Also I find the temperature stability of the saturated group to be far superior to the E61 group - it's like a rock, whereas more care and technique is required with an E61 (in the age of PID control, easier but nonetheless). I would also say that while the GS3 can be classed as a top-of-the-line prosumer machine, it straddles the line and is also a small, 1-group fully capable commercial machine (with NSF certifications) suitable for low-volume use in restaurants and small coffee shops.

I'm on the hunt for my first espresso machine. I'm very excited. I've watched A LOT of videos describing the strengths & weakness of many. I have to say after watching THIS video, I've pretty much made my decision and it's the Lelit Bianca, all the way. So thank you. You've been a real help. Btw, what is the brand of grinder to the left of the La Marzocca and have you done any videos on your favorite coffee bean grinder?

The local dealers provided a Bianca to me to try in my home. The results were dramatically improved over my lever. The Bianca was a very nice machine. Very tempting. After a lot of research and discussion I decided to go with the GS3MP. That was almost 4 years ago and the decision was definitely the right one. LM makes very stable and dependable machines.

Nice comparison. I’m team Bianca. She’s a v2 and we’ve been a team for almost 2 years now. Absolutely love her and currently haven’t had the itch to upgrade, as I feel like there’s still plenty of room for me to evolve and explore the espresso world with her. I absolutely love the Bianca’s small footprint and removable tank. It provides for so much flexibility in terms of where I can place her. … also, and more importantly I find that she’s providing me with tasty espressos. Thanks a lot for your videos. They truly are appreciated. As someone else mentioned, I’d also love to see a video of how you work with pre infusion and flow profiling.

Not a rational choice due to significant diminishing returns, but team GS3 MP here. An iconic and beautiful piece of espresso history. Love the white panels!

The price difference in the Netherlands is even more, €2.250 vs €8,050 delivered.

Is that a $4000 taste difference? That is where the question of diminishing returns comes in.

Nice comparison. Glad that you did a blind taste test!

Thanks for this comparison: Differences are slight in the nuance and probably if fine tuning enough on the Lelit the taste differences won't be recognizable at all any more. Hence, coming back to the crucial difference price: is the double price of the GS3 really worth it then? I love La M and it has something mythical...so, if going that route, probably the sentimental value is worth it ; )

Thanks for this video :) I am here because of the itch. I don’t own any of these currently; but there’s a itch further more after watching this since the price point and style of pulling the shots with pre infusion is so impressively versatile. I like to ask if There’s gona be a video or is there 1 already for a slayer vs the GS3 comparison. Nvm the price point since it’s already beyond reasoning 😂

I'm going to raise sone eyebrows, but I modded my Delonghi for flow profiling and, with a decent enough grinder I can actually get the same notes at home, from the same coffee that I get served at a local (but really good) coffee shop. I'm already preparing to mod the modest thermoblock on it while raising the money for a flow control capable E61 machine. An incredible passion this is!

First ! EDIT AFTER WATCHING. Thank you for an excellent video and the comparisons. I am sure either machine would be great. I just love the look and finish of the GS3 as a piece of coffee engineering ( and well above my pay grade, sadly ). Stay safe, all

Team Lelit , even though I own a Linea Mini. The price and performance of the Lelit make it an unbeatable option.

What is the black funnel you are using for the 58mm PF? I have tried a few and am not happy with them… they are either inside of the basket, or too far away from the basket (outside ring) which makes a mess when adding ground coffee. The one you use looks to have a smooth transition to the IMS basket..

Would love to hear your thoughts on the Profitec Pro 700

In China, Lelit Bianca v3 only needs US $1870, while the GS3MP needs US $7000.. So I didn't hesitate to choose Bianca v3

I haven’t been able to try the Bianca, but being a new GS3MP owner (and former LM Mini owner), I have to say that you made the right decision to go with the GS3 MP. It is a bit better than the Mini in several ways: flow control (obviously), longer and cool touch steam wand, proper height from portafilter to drip tray for larger cups, easier accessibility to the inside of the machine (from the side), and a better overall profile for most kitchen countertops (a bit wider but shorter than the Mini). Do you still have your Mini?

A bianca is about 2500 dollars here in Europe. Paying more than 3 times more for a la marzocco SHOULD yield better results. I got my bianca V2 for 1600 dollars, an absolute steal for what it can produce. Use the paddle daily for preinfusion and works like a charm.

LM > Everything Maintenance, availability of parts, customer service. I used my 11 years old GS3 AV that was kept on 24/7 for its life with close to no issues. And when one arose, it was quickly remedied with a few hours of getting my hands dirty

Hi 👋 which temperature was used in each machine? If the set temp was the same on the PID Bianca will be 4/7c off that temp at group head vs the GS3 that might be at the set temp. Did you noticed any temperature difference in the cup? Thanks!

Thank you, very interesting comparison of the two machines. At my price point I'm very interested in the Lucca A53 Mini V3 by Clive(I'm in Portland). It is a 53mm basket, but 1K less

Quality balanced video as always 👍

thank you for your effort, is the GS3 a flow profiling or pressure profiling, based on your experience it their a differences between flow profiling and pressure profiling. the reason for my questions is because I am in the ,market for a machine after 5 years on the LMLM

I’ve been wondering for a while, what are those cups? They are beautiful!

The Synchonika you had last year has pretty similar functionality to the Bianca.

i have a bianca, i love it!

Bianca here - the value for money is amazing on that unit. Also uses up slightly less counter space.

Great video, Question is Lelit V3 or Micra?

Hi, thank you for your video. I own a lelit bianca and I am super excited! Can you answer me one question please? Did you use the same basket for the comparison? If not. Can you please do? Thanks in advance!

I have an ECM synchronika with flow control. Sometimes makes awesome coffee, like the Bianca the feedback while brewing is minimal. I wish I could get hold of a gs3 to use for a few days to see how much the difference is, or maybe the decent would be the way to go, hey how about a blind taste off between the gs3 and the decent? Or I’ve heard about some new piston machine?

Hey! What about the linea micra vs the bianca? They have a more similar price range and have some differences too. While this would be especiall useful for me, it would really be an entertaining video. Thanks!

Thanks you for this video. I have rocket r9. before I had 2 experiences with 2 flow control on bezzera matrix- profitec and lelit kit. It's just better world. much more accurate And much more control. People who have not had experience with such machines will never understand. I am with the mp team!! And I love your Odaka Home cups!!

I have a Breville Dual Boiler and have been enjoying long preinfusion shots on it. I don’t really want to give up my hot water so I haven’t done the slayer mod. I’ve been eying the Lelit Bianca, but wasn’t sure I wanted to go that route since it seems like the e61 is less temperature stable than my Dual Boiler. Would the Bianca give me a better cup or should I skip that upgrade and save money for a bigger jump up?

I have a bianca since 2 years and agree that it’s a great machine, I would also like more resistance from the paddle, this is the only thing that feels a bit “cheap” when using it :) What I don’t get is the price of Bianca in the US… I bought mine here in Switzerland for 1700 CHF during Black Friday sale, but its standard price is around 2200 CHF here (with tax). Why is it so expensive in America? Here it’s a clear price/performance winner also against other E61 machines (which can be retrofitted with paddle for flow control), but in US I would consider other options (ECM, Profitec…) which don’t get that significant price jump there…

I feel there is diminishing returns factor. I own the Bianca V2 and am extremely happy with it, and I've used the GS3 which may be mildly better but I don't feel the GS3 is $4500 better. If budget wasn't a factor, I'd probably just skip the GS3 and jump up to the Slayer Single Group. All that said, the Bianca scratches my flow control itch when I'm feeling experimental, but I picked up an E1 Prima a few months ago, and thats become my daily machine.

My dream is getting the gs3 La Marzocco is pure art

I’m gonna go with the argument that at a staggering 4000 dollar difference - for a reversion to mean on all time coffee tastiness -, you could spend it all on tons of coffee or even roasting. 60kg of the most expensive Brazilian black gold is around $2K. Not excluding the fact that you could probably go towards the rabbit hole of roasting with the Bullet roaster at $3.5K. There’s so much to explore with that kind of money in the coffee industry that I actually do not believe it is worthwhile to get the GSP instead of a Bianca.

I am an owner of Lelit Bianca v3 (in chrome, not that beautiful white color you own there). That's my team. I have to admit though, that I am looking forward in the future to try saturated group heads, like the ones from La Marzocco GS3 and the Rocket R9 One. Should I try and replace my IMS basket with one from Wafo, that you showed us ? I am only using double spout, so not worried at all about channeling - causing a mess

Nice video! I have the Bianca v2 and I want to get à La Marzocco one day. Change my Bianca for the Micra it will be a good move? (I don't have the space for the mini or the GS3)

"Hey Siri! Pull some shots for me!"... I think my Siri is broken.

I found Bianca thermal stability in 20-25mins.. GSE 45mins? is this correct? However Bianca has a few plastic tubes; ie. on the inside of the steam wand (should be able to replace). Is there any plastic in the GS3? Would imagine not at that price..

How long does it truly take these two machines to come up to temperature before you can pull that first tasty shot? Something very important to me.

In my part of the world , Bianca is much cheaper, basically at a fraction of GS3 cost. If I ever upgrade, GS3 or slayer it would be. And will then bother having it plumped in and use some water solution, which I believe will drastically improve the shot quality.

Feels like Rolls Royce vs Mercedes 😂 budget no object the GS3 is simply gorgeous vs. another nice e61. Doubt I have your super palate to discern the subtle nuances you describe. I have used a Fiorenzato Bricoletta HX e61 for 10 years. Added a Lucca flow control paddle and pressure gauge - and love the ability to flow profile - it transforms the machine and the process. Looking at Levers and the Decent for a someday upgrade. Thanks for your fabulous content - love your channel ❤❤❤ Are you ever going to explain the Pony boy reference?

Pretty sure I k ow the answer to this already, but would the Lelit hold up to multiple shots in a row? I'm looking to start a side gig catering espresso and would probably use whatever machine I get in my home when I'm not working. Any chance the Bianca would hold up in something like that?

GS 3 no question. After to many half way tryouts (Silva, Rancilio class 5, la Cimbali 21 junior) I spent the required ridiculous some and it is ridiculously good.

I really like San Remo You but there isn’t much online Scott it yet so might have to just hold up

What are the silicone mats on your bar?

Did you check the actual water temperature on the Lelit? I just installed one in my coffee shop and found that while it was set at 95 Celsius in the pid but it was actually running at about 92 degrees after 40 minutes and pulling 10 shots. That could pretty well explain the difference in taste. The pid has an offset setting to correct this.

Good video. I feel like in part this comes down to budget. With limitless budget, why not get the LM GS3? The GS3 is pretty much double the cost. I would love to have a Slayer and a Kafatek Monolith Flat Max but that isn't and WON'T be in the cards shy of winning the lotto. In regards to flow profiling, how does something like the Decent compare as far as providing the ultimate in flexibility? If it can be compared at all due to other factors.

May I ask what is it about the Bianca that scratched that itch more than the GS3? You did mention that the GS3 makes it easier to control whereas the Lelit has a looser paddle. Do you prefer the Bianca because of the higher concentration needed?

You have to change the shower screen in the Lelit bianca , because you use in GS3 IMS shower screen , must be the same in Lelit bianca to make your comparison fair

the minor advantage that the gsm3 could provide don't justify the gap of 4,500 usd dollars. i do have the Lelit Bianca V 2, and honestly speaking, there is not match contender, neither in price range, double range or price wise ratio!, awesome build, consistency, creativity, and a lot headroom to play around with your taste and coffee profile

Also: my guess is that the gs3 is way more repairable and easier to maintain and fix if something is broken

I'm team Mara-x until I win the lottery 😂 But I love it. Might try the flow profile mod at some point!

I love the gs3 but financially speaking I would prob buy the Bianca if I was to purchase one of those two machines.

Just waiting for the Micra GS3

Why didnt add in manual-flair 58 in the to complete the comparison with manual profiling in the mix..

I have owned the Bianca since it first came out…. Although I love playing with Bar pressure and all that ( mine is not working very well anymore by the way) the reality of not having enough time in the morning and seemingly always rushing off to do something has me looking for a new user friendly espresso machine with less bells and whistles that makes a great espresso consistently and easily. The new Marzocco Micro seems to fit that bill… hope to make the change soon. Any thoughts?

What's the warm up time for the GS3MP ? The Bianca is about 15 minutes for just espresso. (a little longer for steam)

Another great video. It’s unlikely I’ll ever be in the market for a machine that is even as expensive as the Lelit so my opinion isn’t worth much, however I think that the Lelit is hard to go past here when you consider the value proposition. I still have a problem with people (you included) calling these machines ‘flow control’ machines. That simply isn’t true. The design of the Lelit means that it is closer to a flow control machine, but you’re still using a pressure reading to make adjustments. Flow and pressure are completely different- flow is a fixed (but adjustable) input variable whereas pressure is an output variable that results from the combination of a number of other variables including flow. I wish people would make that clearer. At the moment the DE1 is the only machine that allows you to control flow in real time during a shot with the data visible. It’s possible on a Breville BES920 with the flow control mod, but you either need to add another gauge or do some testing to establish set points on the existing gauge that show what the flow is.

did you use the same basket for both? I just upgraded the portafilter basket on my Bianca and it. makes. it a lot better

I'm still stuck between the Lelit Bianca v3 and the Decent DE1 Pro. I love the aesthetic of the Bianca but I love the ease of use that comes with the Decent (I'm a coffee nerd, my wife is not). Can please you help me sway one way or the other? Also, I'm getting ready to preorder the Lagom P64 in black. Do you have issues with scratches and dings on the black model? I'm worried that they might stick out like a sore thumb, adding insult to injury.

Why flow control was never integrated into the Linea is a mystery to me.

Spro, what's the longest wait time you've ever had for an espresso? I was in line at Blue Bottle in DC today for FOURTY FIVE MINUTES to get a pour-over and an espresso. (You'd think they'd expedite the "barista's order," right). It was worth it, to get the same Costa Rica both ways, but I'll never put my girlfriend through that AGAIN! lol. She never touches coffee, yet asked to taste it after that kind of wait.

I think the Bianca is let down by the E61 grouphead. It may have good intrashot temperature stability but E61 machines are notorious for terrible intershot temperature management which may be contributing to the difference in results.

Looking for an entry level commercial machine for a small coffee operation. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

I used both machine doing more than 100 cups now, hands down GS3 😉

I actually eye the Dalla Corte Studio. I would love the Mina but it is just waaaay above my price range.

Next we need a blind taste test with the Bianca, GS3, and Slayer... maybe a Kyle Rowsell collab?!?

Just bought a Bianca for $2400. That’s 3 Bianca’s for one GS3!

There's also a 'little' bit of a price difference between them so Bianca has that going for it!

I’ve own the Bianca for two days and already love it. Between the two I prefer the Bianca. The GS3 is too big and expensive and I don’t like the esthetics. I’m my opinion I doubt if there even is a difference in taste, that it would justify the purchase and the esthetic and price differences.

Spro. I’ve recently moved on from the Synchronika (Which I remember you looked at a little while ago). I did not like the ECM flow control much. It was finicky and not very repeatable. I was curious if the Bianca is easier to control and use? I would say team GS3 for flow control.

Team GS3... But mostly because I have one but mine is the AV rather than the MP. It gets used on a coffee cart and probably the best thing about it is just how many coffees you can pump out with it. You get heaps of steam and plenty of temperature stability. having said that, I wouldn't recommend it to people. Just too darn expensive and you can make a really good espresso with far less money.

Decent vs Bianca V3?

I´m team picopresso at the moment! 😀...but I fancy the Lelit Bianca....

wow it seems like the Bianca is much more expensive state side, I just got my V3 for less than US$2,500

Peak pressure of 6 bars??? Why?