The Best Soda Streams of 2024

SodaStream is a well-known name when it comes to carbonated beverages, so naturally we had to see what all the hype was about. Turns out, the SodaStream brand is indeed so well known because of its high ratings for quality and ease of use. Users like the Fizzi One Touch because setup is super easy—and at the push of a button, you have sparkling water.

Each cylinder carbonates up to 60 liters of water with three fizz levels, and what’s great about the Fizzi One Touch is that it’s compatible with all SodaStream carbonation bottles except the SodaStream Glass Carafe. It should be noted that the bottles aren’t dishwasher safe, and if you aren’t near to a store that carries the product, then it might be a little annoying having to mail empty CO2 canisters in for a discounted rate on fresh ones. But typically this isn’t an issue for most people.

The newer SodaStream Terra is a cordless manual fizzing machine that boasts a model design that won’t take up a lot of space in your kitchen. Unlike others, the Terra’s bottles are dishwasher safe, making it just a little bit easier to always have fresh bottles on hand. While this is a plus, the Terra is only compatible with the SodaStream Quick Connect CO2 cylinder.

If you dream of sitting down in a retro soda shop, then the Aarke Carbonator III is the pick for you. This compact and slim stainless-steel carbonator is a bit heavy at three pounds, but it’s bound to impress with its elegant look. The Aarke is a manual carbonation machine that works with SodaStream carbonation cylinders without issue. What some people do have an issue with is the quality of the carbonator, and for the price they say that they’d hoped for something a little sturdier, as it does tend to scratch easily.

For people looking to carbonate more than just water, the Drinkmate sparkling water and soda maker is a great choice. Four colors to choose from means you can match your machine to your kitchen’s color scheme or add a fun pop of color. And unlike many other machines, you can add flavoring before you begin the carbonation process.

While the Drinkmate machine is less restrictive on what can be carbonated, it’s been said that the carbonator bottles aren’t the best quality, so you may want to stock up on extras just in case.

If you don’t drink a whole lot of seltzer but want the option for your bartop, this soda maker from iSi is a great choice. Classic-looking with a mesh covering, this soda maker is on the smaller side, making it easy to store in your refrigerator without taking up any extra space.

The iSi soda maker is at a lower price point due to its size and capabilities, but even still, some people don’t like that the bottle is plastic and not glass—pieces must be washed by hand.