The 4 Best Soda Makers for 2023, Tested and Reviewed

If you drink seltzer every day, then yes. A 60L canister produces roughly 60L of sparkling water on the lowest carbonation setting. Even with more carbonation and an output of 30L, you still get the equivalent of 85 12-ounce cans. Plus, the soda maker bottles are reusable, unlike aluminum cans and plastic bottles. You do have to stay on top of your cylinder stock — running out of gas in the middle of the week can be a pain. If you just have a glass or two of seltzer during the week, the maintenance and cost of switching might not be worth it.

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The Drinkmate is the best soda maker for non-water beverages. The main issue with carbonating juices and other drinks is that the bottle can overflow and the thicker liquid can clog the machine. Drinkmate soda makers have a fizz infuser cap that is easily cleaned and allows you to slowly release pent-up air from the bottle. We do not recommend carbonating beverages other than water in soda makers, and doing so can void the warranty. 

All of the soda makers on our list (with the exception of the Sparkel) use 60L CO2 canisters. That means each canister carbonates roughly 60 liters of water. Each bottle holds roughly one liter, so you'll get about 60 bottles of soda out of one canister. This can vary depending on how fizzy you like your soda. If you use more CO2 per bottle, you'll likely get fewer total bottles out of your canister.

The great thing about 60L CO2 canisters is that the design is universal. This means that regardless of the brand of your machine, you can order CO2 canisters from any manufacturer and they will fit. Many brands offer recycling programs that allow you to return your empties when you order new ones.

SodaStream's exchange program is the most cost-effective we've found. You'll get two full CO2 canisters and a prepaid USPS shipping label that allows you to send back two empty canisters. The box can be dropped off at any post office.