PHILIPS Sparkling Water Maker (Blue, Soda Maker Plastic)

I owned a Sodastream, and I can't tell the difference between that model and the Phillips brand of carbonator. They both do the job equally well. I'm thrilled that I saved myself all the money it would have taken to get a Sodastream. I have used the Phillips for two weeks...which means I can't comment on its longevity. It could break right after I write this review. (If it does, I'll update the review.) Both units are very simple. Screw in the CO2 cannister and push the oversized button to carbonate the water. I don't use sweetener. I like plain H2O. If you're new to this product, you might be wondering how long the CO2 cannister lasts (I don’t think the type of carbonation machine you purchase, whether Sodastream or Phillips, makes a difference). After all, you want to save money on eight-packs of Bubly, right? Overall, you will save money. . .except you'll drink more water, which might end up being more expensive. Still, as far as dollars to product, this method is less expensive (once you surpass the initial cost of the machine and cannisters). Again, I save money because I do NOT buy flavors. Based on my body weight, I need to drink about a gallon of water per day. (If you're interested in improving your health, divide your body weight in half and drink that many ounces per day.) That means I need to drink 128 ounces or so. Four Phillips bottles of carbonated water allow me to meet and exceed that goal by about four ounces. Each bottle is one liter. (1 liter = 33.814 ounces). Over these last two weeks, I ended up drinking three or four bottles of soda water per day. I pumped the oversized button three or four times per bottle. The problem is you have to pump more as the CO2 cannister nears empty (at the end, it was five or seven times). On the thirteenth day, I couldn't get any fizz worth enjoying, so I figure I got twelve days of use out of a single cannister. Those last few days produced mediocre carbonation, hardly worth drinking. Once the carbonation is gone, the water tastes unpleasant to me. I just replaced the cannister at Walmart for $18 after tax. That means I spent $1.50 per day on my habit (18 dollars / 12 days = 1.5). Previously, I would purchase Bubly brand eight-packs. That came to about $4.75 after tax, each, or $0.60 per can. I would need to drink 11 cans per day to match four Phillips bottles. That’s about $6.60 per day—as opposed to $1.50 per day making my own fizzy water. I’ve saved roughly five dollars per day. THE HIDDEN CATCH: I didn’t usually drink Bubly every day. Carbonated water was a treat that cost me about $25 per month. But now that I can make my own treat whenever I want, I am looking at about $45 per month refilling those cannisters. THE HIDDEN BENEFIT: I am more likely to meet my healthful water-drinking goal if the water is carbonated. It makes me feel like I’m being naughty, so I drink more. So, look, if you are a soda hound, making your own fizz is the way to go. But do the math, because it may or may not save you money. ==== Update. For those of you who are like me: canned soda, whether just water or cola, is only good for a few minutes after you pop the top. I rarely finish a Coca-cola unless I drink it right away. It's the same for Sodastream and Phillips. The carbonation is just begging to escape the bottle. Therefore, I marathon drink my fizzy water, because if I wait, the beverage will lose its "oomph" and I'll dump it out, wasting CO2. That might not be you, but do consider that you might be speed-drinking these 1-liter (33 ounce) bottles just to keep up with the C02 loss. It's less to lose if you're drinking a twelve-ounce can of soda. Something to consider.

It carbonated well. It's well sized. Has nice stainless accents, rest is plastic. Easy to use. Put it in twist, press button.

I have used BOTH of the America's Test Kitchen Sparkline Water Maker's recommended for MANY years now. And while Phillips is not "on their list"..... read on. 3 years ago I wore out my "manual" (not electric) Soda Stream brand sparkling water maker and went back to Amazon to replace "like/same" BUT the new model was HORRIBLE - tippy & unusable, I threw it out. I then purchased and still love my AARKE and it is WAY so worth the $ and looks great on my countertop. Back to the Phillips brand - I needed a secondary sparkling water maker, not as heavy duty as the AARKE, but one that would be easily usable and the Phillips is PERFECT FOR THAT USE. I can keep it in the cabinet, easily moving it around when I need it AND it is SO much better than the Soda Stream and priced comparably. Phillips model is NOT tippy. Yes, you need to screw in the bottle, no big deal - it has to be secure to fizz up the water and is not awkward at all, maybe the reviewer who complained just needed to use it a couple more times. I've been using this Phillips now for 3 months and would buy it again for the "not as heavy use" when we're not in our primary home where my AARKE lives. For when I'm not home or for someone who does not go through 5 seltzer bottles/day with my AARKEE, the Phillips is a worth while value for low volume use or for someone with minimal counterspace who needs to keep it in a cabinet.

I bought this unit as a replacement for a Soda Stream dispenser that was purchased around 10 years ago so I can't complain about the durability of a unit that lasted that long, but repairability was an issue. A high pressure fitting inside the Soda Stream unit cracked because all the fittings inside are made of plastic. So I started searching for a replacement unit since it was clear I wasn't going to find replacement parts from Soda Stream. The prices for Soda Stream machines have nearly doubled in the 10 years since I first purchased my unit so I was surprised to see this Philips unit at a reasonable price that also included a bottle. The stainless steel trim and the stainless steel overflow grate on the bottom are very appealing and aren't fingerprint magnets like my old plastic Soda Stream unit. The included bottle has a stainless base and stainless bottle top for durability and overall it looks very aesthetically appealing in my kitchen. I haven't opened the unit to see what kind of fittings/plumbing it contains so I can't forecast its durability or lifespan but I was also pleased to find that this unit accepts all of my old Soda Stream bottles as well as the CO2 canisters. That was important to me because I had invested quite a bit of money in the bottles and caps and I have four CO2 canisters. Carbonation works well so I have no complaints. Definitely worth the cost if you're looking to replace your Soda Stream machine or looking to make your own sodas and seltzers but don't want to pay the high prices commanded by Soda Stream.

El agua queda muy bien. Muy buena la calidad del aparato. El tanque lo pedí de marca sodastream en otro marketplace y le quedó perfecto. Las recargas en CDMX son ultra sencillas con el servicio a domicilio sodastream.

Leve compacto funciona muito bem amei

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Works as advertised, nice minimalist unit. Would recommend

Das Eindrehen der Sprudelflaschen ist etwas mühsam, nach etwas Übung gelingt es. Das Sprudelgerät wirkt - auch optisch - leider etwas billig und ist unstabil wenn man den Sprudelknopf bedient. Für den Preis hätte ich mehr erwartet.