Best sparkling water makers and SodaStreams, tested and reviewed

If you crave bubbles, getting one of these gadgets is a no-brainer, especially from a sustainability angle. Read on for our choice of the best sparkling water makers, tried and tested.

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• Best sparkling water makers at a glance
• Best sparkling water makers and SodaStreams to buy 2024
• Is making sparkling water cheaper than buying it?

Best sparkling water makers at a glance

• Best versatile sparkling water maker: Sage InFizz, £179.95
• Best stylish sparkling water maker: Aarke Carbonator 3, £199.99
• Best affordable sparkling water maker: ProCook sparkling water maker, £59
• Best SodaStream: SodaStream Duo, £109
• Best blowout sparkling water maker: Aarke Carbonator Pro, £249.99
• Best sustainable sparkling water maker: Mysoda Toby water carbonator, £65.75
• Best affordable sparkling water maker with versatility: Drinkmate Omnifizz sparkling water maker, £89.99

Best sparkling water makers and SodaStreams to buy 2024

Sage InFizz

Best versatile sparkling water maker

Star rating: 5/5

The Sage InFizz is as easy to use as it is attractive, with a sleek body, elegant design and polished steel finish – although it's worth noting that we found this meant it was susceptible to fingerprints. It's pretty tall but will still fit under most raised cupboards.

Unusually, you can use this machine to sparkle not only water but pretty much any liquid, using its unique FusionCap technology. You simply attach it to the bottle top, twist and lock it into place and use the lever to infuse the liquid with CO2. Once you remove the bottle you can slide the switch on the cap for a slow or fast release of excess pressure.

You can sparkle anything from juice (great for adding to cocktails) to iced tea as an alcohol-free alternative to champagne. Speaking of champagne, you can even fizz your own wine – we tried this out and were seriously impressed by the results.

Aarke Carbonator 3

Best stylish sparkling water maker

Star rating: 5/5

Aarke is the Rolls Royce of sparkling water makers, not only in terms of style and design but also the luxurious user experience. It comes in a choice of colours and finishes including steel (which we had on test), reflective copper and sand, which has a matt finish.

It comes with two bottles, which is useful for storing sparkling water in the fridge, and even these have a luxurious feel thanks to the metal caps and bases. All you need to do is lower the handle to release CO2 into the bottle, and this was one of the quietest sparkling water makers we tested. There's also an automatic pressure release so you don't have to worry about overdoing it.

ProCook sparkling water maker

Best affordable sparkling water maker

Star rating: 4.5/5

One of the more affordable models on the market, ProCook's sparkling water maker still impressed us on test with its functionality. While pricier models are made from metal, this one is made from plastic, which makes it lightweight and easy to move around. It only comes with one bottle, but you can buy extra ones separately. It's also worth noting that a CO2 canister doesn't come included, so you'll need to buy one of these too.

You insert the bottle by screwing it directly into the head of the machine, which we found to be slightly awkward given you have to tip the bottle underneath the nozzle. Once inserted, you push the button down until it reaches your desired fizziness, which we found required a bit of trial and error but was easy once we'd got the hang of it.

SodaStream Duo

Best SodaStream

Star rating: 4.5/5

If you drink a lot of sparkling water this could be a great option for you as it comes with four 1-litre bottles, so you can store lots in the fridge and have it on hand when you want. On test we left the bottles in the fridge for 24 hours and were impressed with how well they retained the bubbles.

The machine works by pulling out the flask towards you and placing your water bottle inside. You then push a lever down and twist to lock into place before pushing the button on the top between three and five times depending on your desired level of carbonation.

Aarke Carbonator Pro

Best blowout sparkling water maker

Star rating: 4.5/5

As we'd expect from Aarke, this sparkling water maker is super-slick and stylish and would look right at home in a modern kitchen. With an RRP of just under £250 there's no getting round the fact that this is an investment, but if you're looking for a premium model it could be a great choice.

The machine itself feels weighty and high quality, and the sleek glass bottle would sit well on any dining table. A lever lowers the body of the machine over the bottle and then you push a button to add bubbles. It's worth noting though that this model has limited versatility as it's not suited to liquids other than water. This means you can only sparkle water and then add cordials and syrups afterwards.

Mysoda Toby water carbonator

• Available from Amazon (£65.75)

Best sustainable sparkling water maker

Star rating: 4.5/5

Rather than using plastic or metal like other models in this list, this sparkling water maker is made largely from a wood-based bio-composite, using almost 100% renewable raw materials. It also was packed entirely without plastic, making it the most sustainable sparkling water maker in our list.

It comes with an 850ml and a 500ml bottle, meaning you can keep one in the fridge and take one on the go with you. It's easy to use, with a single button for adding CO2 to your water.

Available from:
Amazon (£65.75)

Drinkmate OmniFizz sparkling water maker

• Available from Amazon (£89.99)

Best affordable sparkling water maker with versatility

Star rating: 4.5/5

This model from Drinkmate allows you to add bubbles to almost any liquid, but at a much more affordable price point than Sage's InFizz, which offers the same versatility but for nearly double the price. While you might not get the sleek look of Sage's model, the OmniFizz's plastic body is lightweight and you can choose from a range of bright colours.

You can buy it in a bundle with one or two CO2 canisters, which is useful. There are more user-friendly features such as a slider on the outlet which allows you to adjust the fizz depending on what liquid you're adding bubbles to, and a magnet which helps to secure the outlet head into place.

Available from:
Amazon (£89.99)

Is making sparkling water cheaper than buying it?

If you drink it regularly, making sparkling water will likely be cheaper than buying it. The sparkling water makers in this list are priced between £60 and £250 and can be used with tap water. Once you've bought your machine, all you'll need to buy regularly are the CO2 canisters, which generally cost £10-£20, and many places offer subscriptions, or will collect old canisters to recycle when delivering new ones.

If sustainability is important to you, switching from buying sparkling water to making it could also be a good choice. Most sparkling water comes in plastic bottles, and although these can be recycled they still constitute single-use plastic.

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