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8 best soda makers for bubbles on tap in 2025
Enjoy bubbles at the touch of a button with these sparkling water makers
Tested by Blossom BoothroydHomes Testing Manager
If you like a glass of sparkling water with your dinner or fancy making your own soda water for cocktail night, then one of our best soda makers deserves a spot in your kitchen.
Fizzing your water (and in some instances other liquids including white wine or juice) at the press of a button, these snazzy gadgets mean you can dramatically cut your plastic bottle consumption without having to sacrifice your favourite drink.
After extensive testing at the Good Housekeeping Institute, here are our best buys:
Is a sparkling water maker worth it?
If you enjoy fizzy drinks, then we certainly think so. Firstly, soda makers use no electricity, so they won’t add anything to your energy bill. Instead, these stand-alone machines are fitted with a canister of CO2 that releases gas into your water when you press a button or pull a lever.
Generally, you’ll only need a few presses to make your drink suitably sparkling, but the exact number varies between models, so check the manufacturer instructions. It’s easy to personalise the flavour to your tastes, though; simply increase or decrease the number of presses.
Every sparkling water maker on our list comes with a specially designed reusable bottle that slots seamlessly into the machine. Most models are only designed to fizz water, but our runner-up – the Drinkmate Omnifizz – has a unique lid design that lets out pressure, meaning you can fizz any liquid, including those that would otherwise foam up, such as wine and juice. Drinkmate even suggests reinvigorating flat drinks that have been sitting in the fridge for a few days (leftover tonic for mixing with one of our best gins, anyone?).
Fancy making your own Pepsi? You can also buy syrups that replicate your favourite pop – think cola and lemonade. These can be added to any fizzy water, so you can enjoy them with whichever soda maker you choose.
What to look for in a soda maker
Sparkling water makers are simple gadgets that boast serious sustainability creds, but there are a few things to consider before you buy.
Soda makers have small footprints, so should slot away neatly, even in compact kitchens. But they can be quite tall, so if you’re planning on storing yours underneath a cupboard, it’s worth checking the measurements before you buy.
Once you know it will fit into your kitchen, consider what you’ll get in the box. Most models can be bought either separately or as a bundle with at least one reusable bottle and gas canister. The latter is a good option if you’re buying your first soda maker (as opposed to replacing an old one), while opting for multiple plastic bottles may be helpful if you’re in a bigger household or want to have multiple drinks on the go at once.
In terms of the gas canisters, most sparkling water makers take the same size, which makes 60L of sparkling water. Check which lid design your chosen model needs though, as some require a screw top and SodaStream’s ‘Quick Connect’ canisters aren’t suitable for all.
Canister installation proved a bit fiddly for most machines on test, but one should last you a while, so don’t let this be a dealbreaker. Plus, they needn’t go to waste once empty; SodaStream has a gas cylinder exchange service that lets you swap your empty canister for a new one, either online or in-store, and they will clean and refill the old one.
How we test soda makers
To find the best sparkling water makers with the bubbliest results, our Good Housekeeping Institute experts start by measuring how much CO2 a single press injects into your drink. Then they repeat this test to check the consistency of its presses, looking for the same volume of CO2 every time.
Next, testers measure how loud each machine is and judge their overall design and ease of use.
Finally, they carry out a blind taste test with a thirsty panel. Every machine’s sparkling water is tasted and compared with shop-bought sparkling water. The results are assessed according to flavour, and how the fizz feels inside your mouth.
These are the soda makers that put in a sparkling performance.
Score: 96/100
Scoring full marks for its design and ease of use, this minimalist soda maker is our star pick. It injects a consistently high volume of CO2 in one go, fizzing your water fast, and makes a noise once you’ve held down the carbonating button for long enough.
Simple to use, clean and store, it helps you enjoy your water just the way you like it, every time.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H42 x W24 x D12 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| CO2 cartridges | Compatible with screw top 60L cylinders |
| Colours available | Black, mint, white |
Score: 90/100
This attractive soda maker is made from a wood-based material that uses by-products of the forestry industry, making it a top eco buy. Its design is sturdy and simple to use, but it is bigger than some we've tested. It consistently injected the same volume of carbon into our drinks, giving excellent control over your water’s bubbles – any variation comes down to the number of button presses.
Our panel reported that the fizziness seemed to fade as they drank, meaning it had its biggest impact on first sip. Ultimately, this is a matter of personal preference, so if that sounds good, add this slick gadget to your basket.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H40.8 x W13 x D24.5 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| CO2 cartridges | Compatible with most 60L cylinders |
| Colours available | Black, pigeon, grey, white, pink |
SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker Machine
Score: 86/100
This is one of the best-known soda makers on the market, and it showed us exactly why it’s so popular. Its compact design is intuitive to use, from inserting the CO2 canister (the easiest process on test) to connecting your bottle for fizzing. It was also the quietest machine we tried – great if you get early morning sparkling water cravings.
The plastic body doesn't feel as premium as others, and we’d suggest injecting a few extra bursts of gas if you like your water particularly bubbly, as the brand's recommended number of three one-second presses fell short for our panel. Small niggles aside, this classic soda maker is a reliable pick.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H43 x W12.4 x D19.7 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| CO2 cartridges | Uses Sodastream Quick Connect cylinder |
| Colours available | Black, white |
SodaStream Art Sparkling Water Maker
Score: 86/100
This SodaStream is like the Terra’s chicer sibling. They share many traits, but it has a more premium design and finish thanks to steel detailing and lever mechanism instead of a button. As with the brand’s more affordable model, this one is easy to use, boasting the same straightforward CO2 canister connection, clear instructions and quiet fizzing.
Again, we found that more lever pulls resulted in a tastier, fizzier drink. If you're set on a SodaStream but the Terra isn’t sleek enough for you, then the Art should tick all your boxes.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H43 x W12.4 x D19.7 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| CO2 cartridges | Uses Sodastream Quick Connect cylinder |
| Colours available | Black, white |
Score: 86/100
This is another drinks maker that lets you add fizz to anything, from tea to cocktails and wine. Our testers found the premium design sturdy, quiet and simple to use, with clear accompanying instructions.
It injected a good amount of CO2 into our drinks, and was relatively consistent with each pull of the lever. As for its taste, our testers enjoyed it, even if it didn’t quite live up to some of the more premium soda you can buy in the supermarket. Given the plastic and money savings over time, we’d say it’s worth it.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H43 x W15.3 x D26.2 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| CO2 cartridges | Not included; use standard screw type 60L canister |
| Colours available | Black truffle, noir, damson blue, sea salt, stainless steel |
Score: 85/100
Easy to assemble and quiet to run, this sparkling water maker from ProCook ticked lots of boxes during testing in the lab. While it lacked information on how many times to push the carbonation button, we found three presses was enough to create delicious sparkling water.
The appliance uses the CO2 YOU gas cylinders, which are available via a subscription service, so you can get cylinders delivered to your door on a regular basis – that way, you’ll never be out of crisp, refreshing sparkling water.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H41.5 x W14 x D25 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 850ml |
| CO2 cartridges | 1 included, refills available at co2you.com |
| Colours available | Black |
Score: 82/100
Its sleek, stylish design ensures this soda maker won’t look out of place on your countertop. It’s both compact and cordless, plus it was quiet in our lab, so you can fizz up your water out of hours.
Screwing the bottle into the holder was a little tricky but, once attached, the soda maker was intuitive to use with a dial to adjust the carbonation level to your taste.
Panellists had mixed opinions during our taste test with one liking the crisp, refreshing sensation and another finding the fizziness didn’t last long enough. Simply carbonating for a longer period should solve that problem though.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H42 x W13.5 x D24.5 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 800ml |
| CO2 cartridges | Compatible with standard 60-80L screw in cylinders |
| Colours available | Black, white, storm blue |
Score: 80/100
Made with stainless steel, this metallic soda maker exuded luxury on our test kitchen countertop. Our experts found the instructions clear and liked the inclusion of diagrams and troubleshooting advice. To get fizzing, you must screw in the bottle rather than slot it in, making the process that bit lengthier. It also injects the least carbon per press, so you’ll need to do more if you like your water very bubbly.
More positively, it performed consistently and it has a handy audio alert to let you know when your water is adequately fizzed. Ultimately, we think its timeless look is worth any extra seconds you’ll need to devote to your drink.
Key specifications
| Dimensions (cm) | H41.4 x W15.3 x D25.8 |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 1L |
| CO2 cartridges | 425g |
| Colours available | Steel, copper, matte black, white, gold, black chrome, sand, hammertone |
22 March 2025: This article was updated to reflect the latest prices and check stock levels. We also updated the headlines.
4 April 2025: We added the newly tested ProCook sparkling water maker and checked prices on the other models.
8 May 2025: We added the newly tested Smeg sparkling water maker and checked prices on the other models.
Hannah is our homes editor, specialising in reviewing the latest kitchen appliances, cleaning products, mattresses and bedding, and crafting equipment. Hannah has written about hundreds of products, from air fryers to smoothie makers to pillows, and is committed to finding the most reliable and best value for money buys.
Hannah is also interested in sustainability in the home and has completed a course with the University of the Arts London in sustainable textiles, so she can help cut through the noise on what’s green and what’s not. Hannah has an MA in Magazine Journalism and has previously worked as a freelance lifestyle and women’s sports journalist, working for Stylist, Sky Sports and more.
Hannah has also previously worked in a florist and can normally be found caring for her house plants or sewing something new for her home or wardrobe.
Blossom is passionate about finding the best home products and appliances for GH readers. As head of the homes testing team, she has led reviews across multiple categories, from pizza ovens, and smart plugs to portable fans and hobs. She enjoys delving into the intricacies of products and refining testing protocols to ensure we’re testing them against their claims. Her aim is to find the top-performing products on the market, to help take the hard work out of housework. Blossom’s most notable accomplishment in the lab has been toasting 528 slices of bread in her quest to find the best toasters money can buy. In her free time, she openly admits to being a music geek and indulges her creative side through crocheting, baking, singing and writing.
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