10 Countertop Carbonation Makers for Water, Glass Bottles and Fizzy Drinks | TenBest

Our top 10, at a glance.

Choose a countertop carbonation maker with the right refill system, bottle material, controls and drink limitations.

#1SodaStream TerraSodaStream Terra
#2Drinkmate OmniFizzDrinkmate OmniFizz
#3Aarke Carbonator ProAarke Carbonator Pro
#4SodaStream E-TerraSodaStream E-Terra
#5Breville InFizz FusionBreville InFizz Fusion
#6Aarke Carbonator 3Aarke Carbonator 3
#7SodaStream E-DuoSodaStream E-Duo
#8Drinkmate LUXDrinkmate LUX
#9SodaStream ARTSodaStream ART
#10SMEG Countertop Soda MakerSMEG Countertop Soda Maker

All 10 picks, in order.

#1
SodaStream Terra
SodaStream Terra
A simple manual button for sparkling water
Why it fits
- Terra is our first choice for a straightforward water-only routine: its top button gives manual control, and the bottle snaps into place rather than screwing into the machine. It runs without electricity. Choose the US starter configuration with a matching 1L dishwasher-marked plastic bottle and a pink Quick Connect cylinder. The screw-in cylinder system used by several picks below is a different fitting. Carbonate cold plain water to its fill line, then add flavor. Leave space in front to angle the bottle in and out; exact counter dimensions were not established from the readable model instructions. Wipe the machine rather than immersing it. Dishwasher permission belongs to the bottle marking, and the printed plastic-bottle expiry still applies. [1] [2] [3]
Before you choose
- Water-only carbonation; manual repeated presses; verify exact counter dimensions. [1] [2] [3]
Check before buying:
- Water-only carbonation; manual repeated presses; verify exact counter dimensions.
Model: US Terra; selected1L dishwasher-marked plastic bottle · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
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#2
Drinkmate OmniFizz
Drinkmate OmniFizz
Cold juice and tea with a separate pressure-release cap
Why it fits
- OmniFizz suits buyers who want to carbonate cold juice or tea as well as water. It uses a manual button and a separate Fizz Infuser that controls pressure release. It needs no outlet; Drinkmate lists a 5-inch width, 8-inch depth and 16-inch height. It takes standard threaded 60L cylinders and matching Drinkmate carbonation bottles, not SodaStream Quick Connect cylinders. Follow the infuser’s release procedure and completely depressurize the bottle before removing it; flavored drinks can foam. Use an unrecalled, unexpired PET bottle. Drinkmate recalls clear 1L PET bottles with expiration dates 01/2026 through 10/2026: stop using affected bottles immediately and request the maker’s replacement. Hand-wash the PET bottle and infuser with warm, not hot, water; neither belongs in a dishwasher. [4] [5] [6]
Before you choose
- Extra pressure-release and infuser care; affected PET bottles must not be used. [4] [5] [6]
Check before buying:
- Extra pressure-release and infuser care; affected PET bottles must not be used.
Model: US OmniFizz; matching unrecalled, unexpired1L PET bottle · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
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#3
Aarke Carbonator Pro
Aarke Carbonator Pro
A glass bottle inside an enclosed chamber
Why it fits
- Carbonator Pro is the glass-bottle pick for buyers who prefer manual controls. Lower its cover to lock the chamber, then press the carbonation button. The selected Pro glass bottle holds 800ml in total with a 700ml carbonation fill line. Its manual specifies a screw-in 425g cylinder, 60mm in diameter, approved for sparkling-water makers. Buy the exact compatible threaded refill, not a Quick Connect cylinder. Use plain water and the matching Pro glass bottle; do not assume Carbonator 3’s PET bottle system transfers. The machine measures 17cm wide, 29cm deep and 51cm high before allowing room to raise the cover. The glass bottle is dishwasher-safe; wipe the matte body with a soft cloth and clean water. Release pressure using the handle before opening the chamber. [7] [8] [9]
Before you choose
- Tall chamber requires opening clearance; 700ml fill per batch. [7] [8] [9]
Check before buying:
- Tall chamber requires opening clearance; 700ml fill per batch.
Model: US matte-black Pro; matching800ml glass bottle,700ml fill · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
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#4
SodaStream E-Terra
SodaStream E-Terra
Three preset buttons with a plastic bottle
Why it fits
- E-Terra is the powered alternative when you prefer light, medium or strong preset buttons to counting manual presses. Its matching 1L plastic bottle loads into a Snap-Lock, and the machine requires the supplied power adapter and an outlet. The selected US starter configuration pairs a dishwasher-marked 1L plastic bottle with a pink Quick Connect cylinder. Use cold plain water to the fill line; add flavor after carbonation. Do not substitute a threaded gas cylinder or assume a glass bottle fits. Allow front access for the bottle to tilt out and space for the power cord. Exact counter dimensions need confirmation. Wipe the machine and follow the bottle’s own dishwasher marking and expiry date; release excess pressure before removing it from the Snap-Lock. [10] [11] [12]
Before you choose
- Outlet required; water-only; exact counter dimensions need confirmation. [10] [11] [12]
Check before buying:
- Outlet required; water-only; exact counter dimensions need confirmation.
Model: US powered E-Terra; selected1L dishwasher-marked plastic bottle · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
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#5
Breville InFizz Fusion
Breville InFizz Fusion
A lever and controlled venting for non-water drinks
Why it fits
- InFizz Fusion combines a manual lever with the removable FusionCap for drinks such as cold juice, tea and cocktails. Breville lists the US unit at 5.9 by 10.2 by 16.9 inches, with no plug required. It is the Fusion model, not the water-only Aqua. The selected US configuration uses a matching 1L Fusion bottle and standard screw-type 60L gas cylinder with a blue fitting. Follow the FusionCap’s controlled venting procedure before removing it. Its US manual prohibits milk products and ice; marketing about broad drink choice does not override those limits. The FusionCap, 1L bottle and removable drip-tray cover require hand-washing. Store the clean bottle with its lid off and follow the supplied manual’s pressure-release instructions; the lever does not remove the separate cap-cleaning task. [13] [14] [15]
Before you choose
- Bottle and cap are hand-wash only; no milk products or ice. [13] [14] [15]
Check before buying:
- Bottle and cap are hand-wash only; no milk products or ice.
Model: BCA800BSS0ZNA1; US stainless1L Fusion version · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
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#6
Aarke Carbonator 3
Aarke Carbonator 3
A manual lever and exposed plastic bottle
Why it fits
- Carbonator 3 is the lever-controlled Aarke option for plain sparkling water. The selected matching PET bottle has 1L total volume and an 800ml fill line. The machine is electricity-free, with a stainless-steel enclosure. It accepts approved standard 400–425g / 60L cylinders, excluding SodaStream Quick Connect. Its Pro glass bottle must never be used in Carbonator 3: this design has no surrounding glass-bottle chamber. Use cold plain water and the proper PET bottle. Aarke lists the machine’s dimensions as 16.3 by 6.02 by 10.16 inches; confirm orientation and loading clearance for your counter. The PET bottle is not dishwasher-safe: hand-wash with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. Clean the body with a soft damp cloth, without abrasives. [16] [17] [18]
Before you choose
- Hand-wash PET bottle; Pro glass bottle does not fit. [16] [17] [18]
Check before buying:
- Hand-wash PET bottle; Pro glass bottle does not fit.
Model: US Steel; matching1L PET bottle,800ml fill · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
Check current details at Aarke ↗
#7
SodaStream E-Duo
SodaStream E-Duo
Powered presets with glass or Fuse plastic bottles
Why it fits
- E-Duo is the pick for three powered carbonation presets plus a chamber that accepts its matching 1L glass carafe or 1L Fuse plastic bottle. It is a separate electric design from manual Terra and ART. It uses the pink Quick Connect cylinder. The maker specifically excludes the 0.7L Crystal glass carafe, 0.5L bottles and 1L Classic plastic bottle. Carbonate only cold plain water to the fill line, then add flavor. Plan for an outlet, a rising head and a flask that tilts forward during loading; exact open and closed dimensions need confirmation. Its glass bottle is dishwasher-safe. Check any plastic bottle’s marking and expiry separately, and wipe the machine rather than immersing it. [19] [20] [21]
Before you choose
- Outlet and chamber clearance required; older Crystal bottles do not fit. [19] [20] [21]
Check before buying:
- Outlet and chamber clearance required; older Crystal bottles do not fit.
Model: US powered E-Duo; matching1L glass carafe · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
Check current details at SodaStream ↗
#8
Drinkmate LUX
Drinkmate LUX
A stainless bottle for cold flavored drinks
Why it fits
- Choose this LUX configuration for a 0.7L stainless bottle and matching stainless Fizz Infuser, with a manual button and no electrical connection. Drinkmate lists it at 5.3 inches wide, 9.5 inches deep and 16 inches high. Confirm stock for this exact configuration before ordering. It takes standard threaded 60L gas cylinders. The selected stainless-bottle version differs from older LUX listings with PET bottles; bottle and infuser must match. Follow the manual’s controlled pressure release for cold flavored drinks before removing the infuser. The selected stainless bottle is dishwasher-safe, while the cap and Fizz Infuser require hand-washing. Rinse the infuser after use and wipe the body without immersing it. Do not apply the steel bottle’s dishwasher permission to a PET accessory. [22] [23] [24]
Before you choose
- 0.7L bottle; cap and infuser hand care; exact configuration stock needs checking. [22] [23] [24]
Check before buying:
- 0.7L bottle; cap and infuser hand care; exact configuration stock needs checking.
Model: US LUX with0.7L stainless bottle and matching stainless Fizz Infuser · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
Check current details at Drinkmate ↗
#9
SodaStream ART
SodaStream ART
A hand lever in the Quick Connect system
Why it fits
- ART is the manual-lever alternative for a buyer who prefers pulling a lever to pressing Terra’s top button. It uses a Snap-Lock bottle attachment, so the matching bottle does not screw into the machine. Choose the US starter configuration with a matching dishwasher-marked 1L plastic bottle and pink Quick Connect cylinder. Carbonate cold plain water before adding flavors, and allow excess pressure to release before taking the bottle out. Leave access for the lever and forward-tilting bottle; exact counter dimensions need checking. Wipe the body and use the bottle’s marked dishwasher instructions. Replace the plastic bottle by its printed expiry and stop using damaged bottles. [25] [26] [27]
Before you choose
- Water-only manual lever; exact counter dimensions need confirmation. [25] [26] [27]
Check before buying:
- Water-only manual lever; exact counter dimensions need confirmation.
Model: US ART; selected1L dishwasher-marked plastic bottle · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
Check current details at SodaStream ↗
#10
SMEG Countertop Soda Maker
SMEG Countertop Soda Maker
A front knob and dishwasher-safe plastic bottle
Why it fits
- SMEG SKC01SBMUS uses a manual front knob with its matching Tritan Renew bottle. The bottle’s total capacity is 1L, with an 800ml carbonation fill line. Choose it for that knob layout and its rounded counter styling. The US maker lists standard screw-in 400–425g, 60L–80L cylinders. Confirm the exact approved fitting before buying; this is not the pink Quick Connect system. Use plain drinking water only, with flavoring added after carbonation, and a compatible SKSB01 bottle. Its listed dimensions are 5 5/16 inches wide, 9 5/8 deep and 16 9/16 high. The bottle can be hand-washed with a soft brush or put in a dishwasher; the machine cannot. The manual recommends replacing the bottle after 24 months of first use and storing it clean with the cap off. [28] [29] [30]
Before you choose
- Plain-water carbonation; bottle replacement recommended after24 months. [28] [29] [30]
Check before buying:
- Plain-water carbonation; bottle replacement recommended after24 months.
Model: SKC01SBMUS; US Fog Blue matte;1L Tritan Renew bottle · One selected US physical design and stated bottle configuration; colors and bundles are not additional picks. · US
Check current details at SMEG ↗

The details, side by side.

Published specifications and features
What matters	#1SodaStream Terra	#2Drinkmate OmniFizz	#3Aarke Carbonator Pro	#4SodaStream E-Terra	#5Breville InFizz Fusion	#6Aarke Carbonator 3	#7SodaStream E-Duo	#8Drinkmate LUX	#9SodaStream ART	#10SMEG Countertop Soda Maker
Workflow	Terra is our first choice for a straightforward water-only routine: its top button gives manual control, and the bottle snaps into place rather than screwing into the machine. It runs without electricity. [1]	OmniFizz suits buyers who want to carbonate cold juice or tea as well as water. It uses a manual button and a separate Fizz Infuser that controls pressure release. It needs no outlet; Drinkmate lists a 5-inch width, 8-inch depth and 16-inch height. [4]	Carbonator Pro is the glass-bottle pick for buyers who prefer manual controls. Lower its cover to lock the chamber, then press the carbonation button. The selected Pro glass bottle holds 800ml in total with a 700ml carbonation fill line. [7]	E-Terra is the powered alternative when you prefer light, medium or strong preset buttons to counting manual presses. Its matching 1L plastic bottle loads into a Snap-Lock, and the machine requires the supplied power adapter and an outlet. [10]	InFizz Fusion combines a manual lever with the removable FusionCap for drinks such as cold juice, tea and cocktails. Breville lists the US unit at 5.9 by 10.2 by 16.9 inches, with no plug required. It is the Fusion model, not the water-only Aqua. [13]	Carbonator 3 is the lever-controlled Aarke option for plain sparkling water. The selected matching PET bottle has 1L total volume and an 800ml fill line. The machine is electricity-free, with a stainless-steel enclosure. [16]	E-Duo is the pick for three powered carbonation presets plus a chamber that accepts its matching 1L glass carafe or 1L Fuse plastic bottle. It is a separate electric design from manual Terra and ART. [19]	Choose this LUX configuration for a 0.7L stainless bottle and matching stainless Fizz Infuser, with a manual button and no electrical connection. Drinkmate lists it at 5.3 inches wide, 9.5 inches deep and 16 inches high. Confirm stock for this exact configuration before ordering. [22]	ART is the manual-lever alternative for a buyer who prefers pulling a lever to pressing Terra’s top button. It uses a Snap-Lock bottle attachment, so the matching bottle does not screw into the machine. [25]	SMEG SKC01SBMUS uses a manual front knob with its matching Tritan Renew bottle. The bottle’s total capacity is 1L, with an 800ml carbonation fill line. Choose it for that knob layout and its rounded counter styling. [28]
Compatibility	Choose the US starter configuration with a matching 1L dishwasher-marked plastic bottle and a pink Quick Connect cylinder. The screw-in cylinder system used by several picks below is a different fitting. Carbonate cold plain water to its fill line, then add flavor. [2]	It takes standard threaded 60L cylinders and matching Drinkmate carbonation bottles, not SodaStream Quick Connect cylinders. Follow the infuser’s release procedure and completely depressurize the bottle before removing it; flavored drinks can foam. [5]	Its manual specifies a screw-in 425g cylinder, 60mm in diameter, approved for sparkling-water makers. Buy the exact compatible threaded refill, not a Quick Connect cylinder. Use plain water and the matching Pro glass bottle; do not assume Carbonator 3’s PET bottle system transfers. [8]	The selected US starter configuration pairs a dishwasher-marked 1L plastic bottle with a pink Quick Connect cylinder. Use cold plain water to the fill line; add flavor after carbonation. Do not substitute a threaded gas cylinder or assume a glass bottle fits. [11]	The selected US configuration uses a matching 1L Fusion bottle and standard screw-type 60L gas cylinder with a blue fitting. Follow the FusionCap’s controlled venting procedure before removing it. Its US manual prohibits milk products and ice; marketing about broad drink choice does not override those limits. [14]	It accepts approved standard 400–425g / 60L cylinders, excluding SodaStream Quick Connect. Its Pro glass bottle must never be used in Carbonator 3: this design has no surrounding glass-bottle chamber. Use cold plain water and the proper PET bottle. [17]	It uses the pink Quick Connect cylinder. The maker specifically excludes the 0.7L Crystal glass carafe, 0.5L bottles and 1L Classic plastic bottle. Carbonate only cold plain water to the fill line, then add flavor. [20]	It takes standard threaded 60L gas cylinders. The selected stainless-bottle version differs from older LUX listings with PET bottles; bottle and infuser must match. Follow the manual’s controlled pressure release for cold flavored drinks before removing the infuser. [23]	Choose the US starter configuration with a matching dishwasher-marked 1L plastic bottle and pink Quick Connect cylinder. Carbonate cold plain water before adding flavors, and allow excess pressure to release before taking the bottle out. [26]	The US maker lists standard screw-in 400–425g, 60L–80L cylinders. Confirm the exact approved fitting before buying; this is not the pink Quick Connect system. Use plain drinking water only, with flavoring added after carbonation, and a compatible SKSB01 bottle. [29]
Form factor	Leave space in front to angle the bottle in and out; exact counter dimensions were not established from the readable model instructions. Wipe the machine rather than immersing it. Dishwasher permission belongs to the bottle marking, and the printed plastic-bottle expiry still applies. [3]	Use an unrecalled, unexpired PET bottle. Drinkmate recalls clear 1L PET bottles with expiration dates 01/2026 through 10/2026: stop using affected bottles immediately and request the maker’s replacement. Hand-wash the PET bottle and infuser with warm, not hot, water; neither belongs in a dishwasher. [6]	The machine measures 17cm wide, 29cm deep and 51cm high before allowing room to raise the cover. The glass bottle is dishwasher-safe; wipe the matte body with a soft cloth and clean water. Release pressure using the handle before opening the chamber. [9]	Allow front access for the bottle to tilt out and space for the power cord. Exact counter dimensions need confirmation. Wipe the machine and follow the bottle’s own dishwasher marking and expiry date; release excess pressure before removing it from the Snap-Lock. [12]	The FusionCap, 1L bottle and removable drip-tray cover require hand-washing. Store the clean bottle with its lid off and follow the supplied manual’s pressure-release instructions; the lever does not remove the separate cap-cleaning task. [15]	Aarke lists the machine’s dimensions as 16.3 by 6.02 by 10.16 inches; confirm orientation and loading clearance for your counter. The PET bottle is not dishwasher-safe: hand-wash with lukewarm water and mild dish soap. Clean the body with a soft damp cloth, without abrasives. [18]	Plan for an outlet, a rising head and a flask that tilts forward during loading; exact open and closed dimensions need confirmation. Its glass bottle is dishwasher-safe. Check any plastic bottle’s marking and expiry separately, and wipe the machine rather than immersing it. [21]	The selected stainless bottle is dishwasher-safe, while the cap and Fizz Infuser require hand-washing. Rinse the infuser after use and wipe the body without immersing it. Do not apply the steel bottle’s dishwasher permission to a PET accessory. [24]	Leave access for the lever and forward-tilting bottle; exact counter dimensions need checking. Wipe the body and use the bottle’s marked dishwasher instructions. Replace the plastic bottle by its printed expiry and stop using damaged bottles. [27]	Its listed dimensions are 5 5/16 inches wide, 9 5/8 deep and 16 9/16 high. The bottle can be hand-washed with a soft brush or put in a dishwasher; the machine cannot. The manual recommends replacing the bottle after 24 months of first use and storing it clean with the cap off. [30]

Choose the refill fitting and bottle together

Terra, E-Terra, E-Duo and ART use SodaStream’s pink Quick Connect cylinders. OmniFizz, LUX, the Aarke designs, InFizz Fusion and SMEG use specified screw-in cylinders. Matching a nominal gas capacity is not enough: check the exact fitting and maker approval before buying refills. [2] [11] [20] [26] [5] [23] [8] [17] [14] [29]

Glass bottle compatibility is model-specific. Carbonator Pro’s glass bottle must not be used in Carbonator 3, and E-Duo does not accept the older 0.7L Crystal carafe. A bottle’s named total capacity is also different from its carbonation fill line: Pro’s selected glass bottle fills to 700ml; Carbonator 3 and SMEG fill to 800ml. [7] [16] [17] [20] [28]

Plain water, flavored drinks and bottle care

The four SodaStream designs selected here, the Aarke designs and SMEG are for carbonating plain water; flavor comes afterward. OmniFizz, the selected LUX and InFizz Fusion support specified cold non-water drinks, with a separate pressure-release cap to manage foam. Follow each model’s manual. InFizz Fusion specifically excludes milk products and ice. [2] [11] [20] [26] [8] [17] [29] [4] [23] [14]

Drinkmate’s clear 1L PET bottles with expiration dates 01/2026 through 10/2026 are recalled. Stop using affected bottles immediately and follow the maker’s replacement process. The OmniFizz pick requires an unrecalled, unexpired bottle; the selected LUX uses a different 0.7L stainless bottle. A future expiry date within the recall range does not make a bottle usable. [6] [22]

Dishwasher permission follows the exact bottle and part. Pro’s glass bottle, E-Duo’s glass carafe and the selected LUX steel bottle permit it; OmniFizz PET, Carbonator 3 PET and the Fusion bottle require hand care. LUX’s cap and infuser remain hand-wash items even though its steel bottle can be dishwashed. Check plastic bottle markings, replacement dates and damage separately. [9] [21] [24] [6] [18] [15] [3] [30]

How we compared.

Source-based comparison of US maker listings, support instructions and model manuals read October 3, 2026. Terra starts the ranking for its manual button and snap-in bottle; the other designs address non-water drinks, glass or steel bottles, powered presets, a lever or a knob. WIRED’s June 2025 guide described OmniFizz’s slow pressure release and called its plastic construction flimsy-feeling. That is one reviewer’s experience, not owner consensus or our durability result. We have not tested carbonation strength, gas consumption, taste, cleaning effort or durability. Dimensions and capacities are maker specifications; fill-line volume differs from total bottle volume. Ranking is independent of commission. Check the exact US bottle and cylinder fitting before purchase.

How we choose