Noah Cofman
How we tested and what we saw
We have limited our test to soda manufacturers designed as countertop devices. We did not include soda siphon ISIThose who rely on small, personal cum2 The cartridge is more of a nuisance to deal with the cartridge because the cartridge requires frequent replacement and the standard 60-mL canister.
We first read the assembly and operation instructions and evaluated each machine. Then, using cold water, we tested the highest carbonation settings for each model. We then tasted a blind with the same drinking glasses to assess the level of carbonation to many colleagues, and I tasted the taste of water myself.
During the trials, we found that there was a very little difference between the level of noise, carbonation time and carbonation between different models. All the machines that we had successfully tested (a failure) were equally calm, were able to light or stronger levels of carbonation, and carried between 3–10 seconds for carbonate. In addition to Spärkel, which we would receive below, all brands also used more or less the same type of gas canister.
For other properties, we evaluated general construction and appearance. does it feel good? Does it feel strong or cheap? How much counter space does it take? Does it come with many BPA-free water bottles? Is it easy or difficult to change CO2 Cylinder? Does the company offer a CO2 Tank Exchange Program?
We tested other soda manufacturers
Philips Sparkling Water Maker
Philips Sparkling Water Maker is a great machine that is priced at the Messoda Woody. It is able to make faster fizzi soda water and has a pleasant appearance that will not be seen next to you. CoffeeAll for only $ 60. It is simple to install, using the same single-button design that has too much near all countertop carbonators, and also performs. Finally, we prefer Massoda as far as construction quality is concerned, but it is still a meaningful budget machine.
Massoda Glassy
We were mesmerized by Massoda Glassy. Generally, we feel that carbonating in glass bottles is not worth additional design precautions, the machines need to be taken to avoid any explosive accidents, and in the past, we are with efforts of the glass bottle of competitive brands to the glass bottle Are overwhelmed. But the door slipping on glass made it very pleasant to use it. It acts like any old carbonator, but you have to close a slider by molding the bottle before starting carbonating. Once you inject those bubbles, you press a button to leave the door, which opens in a type of Ta-Day. Is this the best carbonator? No, and its woody cousin will save you some money for the same quality of water, but the glass can be the most dramatic.
Glacier fresh sparkin cold soda maker
If you have always dreamed of having La Crocks tap at home, but there is no such grand lifestyle that allows for such luxury, the glacier fresh sparkin cold soda manufacturer can only be the next most good thing. It is the only soda manufacturer that we have tested that you do not need carbonate in a bottle. Instead, a 1.6-liter reservoir feeds water in the machine where it cools down (the machine cools the water but the manual also recommends starting with cold water for better bubbles). When you are ready to be a soda magic, you push a button in front of the machine to fill the small bubbling room, then push down on a lever to attach the CO2 Cancer (you can use the same canopies with any other machine). Once your water becomes sufficiently bubbly, you just press your homemade soda on a small liver to fix it in your glass. The more complicated it looks; The whole process is really quick, easy and quite comfortable. We do not think it is super practical for most people. 8 inch wide and 11 inches deep, this electric machine is much more bulk than bottle-style devices, and it is also at the time of publication ($ 290), but if you want a tap-like experience without calling a plumber Or cut your countertops, this is a good option.
Arke carbonator III
The differences between carbonator III and carbonator II are in all form factor: Carbonator III have less plastic parts than II, now made of steel with liver handles and nozzle. Performance-wise, it is a completely fine soda manufacturer. Like all previous Arke models, you are paying for the look, and if it is worth you, go for it.
Arke carbonator pro
It somewhat hardcore arch models have glass bottles instead of plastic, and like Aqua Fiz, the machine completely covers the bottle during the carbonation process to explode the glass. Arke carbonator is undoubtedly the best looking carbonating gadgets (more smooth than the brevville), matte black or stainless-steel finish. However, they decrease slightly on the performance. The Pro tested by us caused trouble moving the locking mechanism to the location position, causing the carbonator to open and spray water everywhere. After feeding manually with the bottom ring, we got to do this work, but felt that there was a lot of effort for such expensive soda machine.
Erflow
Aerflo is contrary to anything we tested: it is a soda manufacturer designed for carbonating water for moving personal use. Originally, it is a normal water bottle in which the carbonating mechanism is made directly into the lid. It is different in such a way that it does not matter much to compare directly with a sodastream or drink, but we wanted to make a effort because it could serve a specific type of person. It comes with many short cum2 Cartridge, with almost value of each day carbonation – if you plan special hydrating with bubbles throughout the day. You activate carbonation by pressing a button on top of the lid, and it takes some rounds of charging to get the bottle for a satisfactory fast -level carbonation. Our issue is less with performance compared to administration. Because you have to order the new capsules with this carbonator a lot more often, as you do with a large standard canister, we constantly return as halling and trouble and not as money saver. But if you really like to sink on the bubble and want to do it all day, you can get a kick from using it.
Sodastram Terra
It is the most basic current model of sodastream, and it acts like the original fizzi. The significant difference is that it uses the new Quick Connect CO of Sodastream2 Cartridge, which click instead of twist. We found that this design change is unnecessary, and it only serves consumers to rely on sodastream’s gas exchange program.
Sodastram art
TeaThat sodastream art Instead of a button, a retro-inspired body and liver are marketed as the company’s premium carbonor. It performs like any other soda stream model, but if you are shopping for aesthetics, we think there are some more seductive options.
Sodastream Phiji A Touch
It was our previous choice for the best electric soda manufacturer, but Sodastram is phasing it to the new e-Terra, which is almost identical in performance and construction. We have gone away from recommending electric soda manufacturers, however; There is no reason to dedicate a valuable outlet when you don’t.
DrinkPod Fizopod
Considering the price point, this model was incredibly furious and cheap. The beverage canister was also unnecessarily long, unable to fit most of the fridge.
Spurkel beverage system
This machine uses citric acid and baking soda to produce carbon dioxide in lieu of gas canopies. The long story short, due to the user’s error, this machine made a loud popping noise when we opened the canister and open the citric acid and baking soda in our eyes. When we tried to use the machine again, the mistake made it unusable. A colleague tested the machine in previous work and had a similar experience.
Sodastream Paze (Close)
The original fizzie has given strong carbonation and simple to use, but unfortunately it has now been closed.
Sodastream Aqua Fiz (Close)
It came with beautiful glass Carafs, which was also dishwasher-saff, but we did not find the design clunk, cumbersome and very comfortable. Taste examiners also reduced carbonation slightly in the highest settings. This model has also been closed.
RK Carbonator II (Close)
The original Arke is definitely a long drink of fizzi water in the Lux Department, with its stainless-steel body and sleek designs. But its basic functionality and middle-pack carbonation capabilities did not blew us. Its beautiful body was not enough to justify the price.
