Experts recommend SodaStream Terra more than Sparkel Beverage System
As of 5 Jan 2025, experts prefer SodaStream Terra over Sparkel Beverage System, but both Soda Makers have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, SodaStream Terra received 3 recommendations: from Best Products (3 Dec 2021), Reviewed (21 Mar 2023) and BestReviews (1 Dec 2024). Sparkel Beverage System was also endorsed 3 times: by Best Products (3 Dec 2021), TechGearLab (11 Jan 2024) and Insider (4 Mar 2023). However, experts generally ranked Sparkel Beverage System lower than SodaStream Terra in their articles, which caused it to rank lower in ReviewFinder ranking.
| Rank | Change | Price | Soda Maker | Best Products  | theuskitchen.com  | Food & Wine  | The Spruce Eats  | Wirecutter  | Reviewed  | BestCovery  | TechGearLab  | BestReviews  | Insider  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | - | $88 |  SodaStream Terra The SodaStream Terra is a user-friendly and straightforward manual soda maker, praised for its quick setup, intuitive operation, and easy maintenance, although some reviewers have expressed concerns about its durability. | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - |
| 6 | - | $150 |  Sparkel Beverage System The Sparkel Beverage System is a highly praised, user-friendly and convenient option for easily creating sparkling beverages at home. | 5 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 6 | - | 4 |
Curious to see this month's entire Soda Makers ranking? It's here
Endorsement summary:
- On 3 Dec 2021 Best Products ranked SodaStream Terra as #2 and Sparkel Beverage System as #5
Rank Soda Maker Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 6 SodaStream Terra Best Budget... ... ... #5 out of 6 Sparkel Beverage System Best Tankless Soda Maker... ... ... Source: www.bestproducts.com - On 21 Mar 2023 Reviewed ranked SodaStream Terra as #2
Rank Soda Maker ... ... #2 out of 5 SodaStream Terra ... ... Source: www.reviewed.com - On 1 Dec 2024 BestReviews ranked SodaStream Terra as #1
Rank Soda Maker Comment #1 out of 5 SodaStream Terra Best of the Best... ... ... Source: bestreviews.com - On 11 Jan 2024 TechGearLab ranked Sparkel Beverage System as #6
Rank Soda Maker Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 6 Sparkel Beverage System Good Electric OptionSource: www.techgearlab.com - On 4 Mar 2023 Insider ranked Sparkel Beverage System as #4
Rank Soda Maker Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 4 Sparkel Beverage System Best with no CO2 canisterSource: www.insider.com
After counting and adding up the 51 expert endorsements of the January rankings, SodaStream Terra outranks Sparkel Beverage System. This is not to say that Sparkel Beverage System is a bad option. Like SodaStream Terra, it is recommended by experts, but less.
| Rank | Change | Price | Soda Maker | Best Products | theuskitchen.com | Food & Wine | The Spruce Eats | Wirecutter | Reviewed | BestCovery | TechGearLab | BestReviews | Insider |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | - | $100 |  DrinkMate OmniFizz The DrinkMate OmniFizz is a user-friendly and convenient soda maker that offers a mess-free carbonation process, but potential concerns about bottle quality and long-term durability should be considered. | - | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 4 | - | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| 2 | - | $170 |  SodaStream Fizzi One Touch It has great functionality for its price. Beyond its water sparkling attribute, there are syrup/flavor additives. | - | 1 | - | 2 | - | 1 | - | - | - | 1 |
| 3 | - | $250 |  Aarke Carbonator III The Aarke Carbonator III is a highly praised soda maker that is easy to use, stylishly designed, and built to last, making it a versatile and durable option for carbonating water. | 6 | - | 3 | 3 | - | 3 |
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| 4 | - | $88 | SodaStream Terra The SodaStream Terra is a user-friendly and straightforward manual soda maker, praised for its quick setup, intuitive operation, and easy maintenance, although some reviewers have expressed concerns about its durability. | 2 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | - | 1 | - |
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Expert reviews [5]
- with a score: 0
- without a score: 5
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