After Consumer Reports published an article about the conservation effect of using the Sodastream products, we became interested. However, at the time same, we were skeptical, esp. about the cost savings to us and how well the water would taste, etc. Then came the Prime Day and a good deal, and we finally pulled the trigger, thinking that it would only be blown $50 if this thing did not live up to the expectation.
Boy, we are glad that we did pull the trigger. This Sodastream machine immediately became a hit in our household, and we are pumping a lot of CO2 into water and saving the aluminum/plastic for not buying canned/plastic bottle water, which we used to do big time. Here is the quick summary of our impressions:
[PRO]
Very easy to use (don't bother with the electric One Touch - pumping is nothing)
Makes good-tasting carbonated water
Saves tons of resources like aluminum cans and plastic bottles
[CON]
The CO2 canisters are expensive (but you save when you exchange later)
Need Sodastream bottles to work well, and these are also expensive
Durability remains to be seen (plastic everywhere except for the CO2 valve)
By the way, for flavoring, we use True Lemon packets, which are inexpensive. Of course, you can always use any fruit you may have at home.
If you are a very picky carbonation affectionado, then maybe you should spend extra and get One Touch which lets you configure the carbonation settings more precisely. To use, however, this Fizzi model is more than adequate.
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Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
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Reducing CO2 The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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Sparkling water how you like it
Fizz that's made just for you! Personalize each bottle of bubs by how many times you press the carbonation button. Then enjoy your sparkling water on-the-go in our unique bottle.
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Add any flavor or use ours
Looking for an extra burst of flavor? From mocktails to cocktails to SodaStream's wide range of flavors, your bubbles will Never be boring.
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Better for you and the planet
Each of our reusable carbonation bottles can be used for up to three years! That means whenever you use it for your bubs, you're helping our planet sparkle.
Try these recipes to add more sparkle to your day!
Thyme Lemon Splash
Ingredients:
- ½ tsp Lemon bubly Drops
- 1 Liter Cold Sparkling Water
- Lemon wedges
- Fresh Thyme Sprigs
SodaStreamosa
Ingredients:
- 1 Liter cold sparkling water
- ½ tsp Orange bubly Drops
- 1 cup fresh orange juice
- ½ cup fresh grapefruit juice
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Price
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Available color(s)
| Black, White, Navy, Icy Blue | Black | Black, White | Black |
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How to fizz
| Manual pump action | Manual pump action | Automatic, just press a button | Manual pump action |
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Powered by electricity
| No | No | Yes | No |
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Selectable levels of fizz
| No | No | Yes | No |
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Bottle connection type
| Snap lock | Easy Insert | Snap lock | Twist lock |
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Compatible bottles
| Slim and Classic 1L and 0.5L | Glass carafe | Slim and Classic 1L and 0.5L | Classic 1 liter |
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Includes CO2 canister
| ✔ | ✔ | ✔ | ✔ |
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Dishwasher safe
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Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Carbon impact
Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were reduced compared to similar products or previous models.
As certified by
Reducing CO2 The Reducing CO2 label applies to products certified by the Carbon Trust, that are lowering their carbon emissions year after year for the full lifecycle of the product. The Carbon Trust was formed in 2001 and introduced the world’s first carbon label in 2007. It produces its certifications to global leading and independently verified standards. The Carbon Trust has a mission to accelerate the move to a sustainable, low carbon economy.
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| size | Sparkling Water Maker | Soda Maker Kit | Bundle | Bundle | Sparkling Water Maker + Drop | Starter Kit + Extra Bottle |
| material | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Plastic | Glass | Plastic |
| power source | Electricity | Battery Powered | — | Battery Powered | hand powered | Battery Powered |
| weight | 6.1 pounds | 6.06 pounds | — | — | — | 7.72 pounds |
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1st C02 lasted 21 days. 3 two second C02 bursts seems enough. Loving it. Read my caveats.
DAY 22 UPDATE: Purchased C02 at Target and the unit is working fine. Seems the o-ring requires the right amount of pressure to seal properly. DAY 21 UPDATE: Seems to have plenty of gas. No more fizzy water. Liter bottle to unit sealing O-ring leaks. Water sprays out. O-ring is not serviceable. Not Amazon returnable due to gas. Sodastream Email Support says that the rubber o-ring is not replaceable. Waiting for a new gas cartridge to try out. Literature says it has a 2 year warranty so might have to get a replacement unit. ORIGINAL REVIEW: Get the smaller 1/2 L bottles to save on C02 because the fizz gets lost quickly. Read my other caveats... Sodastream Fizzy works well to carbonate water but there are several caveats. First, the fizz gets lost quickly. You'll notice it because as you get towards the bottom of the bottle or glass there doesn't seem to be as much fizz as there was when you first took a swig. Don't try to carbonate a "less than filled to the line" bottle either because you'll waste even more CO2 by trying. After reading this you'll probably do it anyway but it just doesn't work. Second caveat is to carbonate water that is already ice cold. Cold refrigerated water is good or fill a container with ice, put water in it, and then transfer the cold water to the bottle. Carbonated tap water or not that cold water will melt the ice and your fizz will be diluted and go away even quicker. Third and last caveat is to use clean filtered water or water with no chlorine. I hate the taste of chlorinated water and carbonizing it increases the nasty chlorine taste. Use a filter or be a filter. Any carbon filter works to removes chlorine. Change the carbon filter as recommended by the manufacturer. We use the Culligan RC-EZ-1 at home and it works. After reading some of the bad reviews, I figured that I should offer my thoughts and caveats to make owning a SodaStream a bit more enjoyable. Update: Just noticed that my new unit probably has a defective or the wrong size O-ring seal that suppose to prevent the C02 gas from escaping when pressing the button. I can feel side to side movement at the seal when the bottle is not latched. I will contact customer support and give an update later. Another reviewer mentioned this issue and the difference between this new design and the better old design. TIPS: (1) Back cover removes easily by pulling the top straight back then go up. (2) You can store the C02 canister cap and the instruction sheet inside the back cover. (3) 5 two second bursts does give the best fizz to the last drop on the 1/2 L bottle. (4) Our ice maker makes ice that fits through the bottle opening. Filling the bottle half way to the fill line and the rest with filtered water easily makes cold water. A few remaining ice cubes does not affect carbonating the water. DAY 01 CUSTOMER SUPPORT UPDATE: Called support and they had me run through the carbonation process with 5 two second bursts of C02. I did not notice any sound of C02 leaking with that much pressure so everything seems fine. Loving it so far.
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