8 of the best sparkling water makers to buy

We tried a range of machines to find out what’s worth splashing out on, using good old water straight from the tap. The results were impressive, and no matter what fizzy water style is your favourite, you’ll find this is a great way to save the planet and stay on top of your water intake.

Best sparkling water makers at a glance

• Best sparkling water maker overall: Aarke Carbonator 3, £159.99
• Best premium sparkling water maker: Sage InFizz, £149.95
• Best sparkling water maker for basic fizzing: ProCook Sparking Water Maker, £59
• Best sparkling water maker for large quantities: SodaStream Duo, £129.99
• Best sparkling water maker for good looks: Aarke Carbonator Pro, £219.99
• Best sparkling water maker for easy refills: CO2 The Bubbla, £120
• Best sparkling water maker for personalisation: Bibo Fizz, £54.99
• Best sparkling water maker for versatility: Drinkmate, £54.99

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• Best sparkling water makers to buy in 2025
• What to look for in a sparkling water maker
• What is the difference between sparkling water and soda water?
• How we tested sparkling water makers

Best sparkling water makers to buy in 2025

Aarke Carbonator 3

Available from Lakeland (£159.99), Amazon (£165.26), Currys (£198), Very (£200)

Best sparkling water maker

Pros:

• Comes with two bottles
• Compact footprint
• Automatic pressure release
• Sleek stainless steel outer

Cons:

• Price

Star rating: 5/5

Swedish Brand Aarke has transformed sparkling water maker design into elegant statements with an industrial feel, made of metal rather than plastic. They sit at the luxury end of the price spectrum, but we think this is justified as the performance, efficiency and user-experience of these models are in a league of their own.

This stainless-steel model was a pleasure to unpack, gift wrapped in an elegant black box and secured with a ribbon. Two BPA-free bottles with metal caps and bases are included as is a canister, which screws in securely. When lowered, the handle releases CO2 and it was the quietest tested. This would make the ultimate gift.

Sage InFizz Fusion

Available from Harts of Stur (£148.95), John Lewis & Partners (£149), Amazon (£149.94), Sage (£149.95), Lakeland (£149.99)

Best premium sparkling water maker

Pros:

• Easy to use
• Good-looking
• Smooth mechanism
• Carbonates more than just water
• Flat liquids can be 'refizzed'

Cons:

• CO2 canister not included
• Easily marked by fingerprints

Star rating: 5/5

If you've got a fair bit of budget to play with, Sage's sparkling water maker is a truly impressive piece of kit. It's very tall, but benefits from a super-polished, stainless-steel exterior that shines on the countertop. It's also designed to carbonate more than just water – you can also add fizz to juice, cocktails, wine and tea, and 'refizz' any previously fizzy liquids that have gone flat.

Canisters need to be bought separately, but Sage offers a CO2 refill programme in partnership with CO2 You, which also recycles old canisters. To use the InFizz, simply fill the included one-litre bottle with water, attach the FusionCap (which controls how quickly the excess gas is released), then twist and lock it into place. The manual advises pressing the lever down six times to inject the maximum amount of carbonation. When you remove the bottle, slide the switch on the FusionCap for a slow or fast release.

On test, all our beverages had small, fine bubbles, and stayed fizzy overnight after being left in the fridge. We also tried Sage's fizzy lemonade recipe, which was pleasantly tart and refreshing.

ProCook sparkling water maker

Available from ProCook (£59)

Best sparkling water maker for basic fizzing

Pros 

• Easy to use
• Gas canister included
• Compact and lightweight casing

Cons 

• No canister refill programme
• Only one bottle supplied

Star rating: 4.5/5

Putting the ProCook sparkling water maker together from the box was pretty effortless – just screw the bottle onto the unit after you’ve twisted the supplied gas canister into place. The operation is intuitive since there’s only one button for carbonating the water. The included booklet recommends one to three pushes, depending on how bubbly you like it.

One pulse resulted in very slightly carbonated water, with two giving what we decided is a San Pellegrino-style level of fizz. For a bubblier Perrier-style feel, the full three pushes is needed, but we are more than happy with the results of this entry-level machine. The stainless-steel lid does a good job of keeping the contents fizzy until the next day, and the chunky glass bottle is stylish enough to look good on the dinner table.

There’s a two-year guarantee on this model, which is a bonus, but we’d have liked to have more information on recycling the actual water maker. The accompanying Co2 YOU canister box provides information on its refill programme.

Available from:

• ProCook (£59)

SodaStream Duo

Available from Amazon (£129.99)

Best sparkling water maker for large quantities

Pros:

• Comes with four bottles
• Small footprint
• Easy to use

Cons:

• Pricey compared to other models
• Stainless steel canister shows fingerprints

Star rating: 4.5/5

SodaStream is one of the best known names in the world of sparkling water makers, and this model comes with four bottles each with a capacity of 1 litre. This makes it a great option if you like to keep sparkling water on hand in your fridge, or if you regularly have people round for drinks.

We found that the water retained its bubbles really well for over 24 hours after the being carbonated. The bubbles themselves had a large, pleasant mouth-feel and no other lingering flavours.

Aarke Carbonator Pro

Available from Lakeland (£219.99), John Lewis & Partners (£275)

Best sparkling water maker for good looks

Pros:

• Compact footprint
• Sleek attractive design
• Entirely recyclable packaging

Cons:

• Expensive
• No time indicator for adding pressure

Star rating: 4.5/5

The Aarke Carbonator Pro is one of the priciest models that we've tested, but if you're after a premium, sleek-looking sparkling water maker, it's a great option. It comes with a single canister and a single 800ml glass bottle, which looks attractive enough to sit on the table when entertaining. On test, we were also impressed by the fact the packaging was entirely recyclable.

CO2 YOU The Bubbla

Available from CO2 You (£120)

Best sparkling water maker for easy refills

Pros:

• Made from ultra-robust metal
• Bottle and canister provided
• Easy to use
• Very fizzy results
• Plastic-free packaging

Cons:

• Rubber finishes peeled off easily
• Warranty is only six months
• Bottle is trickier to clean than others we've tested

Star rating: 4/5

CO2 YOU is probably best known for its gas cylinder refill subscription service, but now the brand has created a sparkling water maker of its own – The Bubbla – which benefits from a durable metal design and easy-to-use mechanism. A BPA-free one-litre bottle is also included, as is a gas cylinder, so you can start producing bubbles from the moment you unbox it.

You can only carbonate water inside The Bubbla, so it's best suited to sparkling water purists. It looks sleek and smart on the countertop, though we found the rubber finishes – which had been glued down – were starting to peel off. The instruction manual is detailed but could do with some extra information, like how many times you need to press down the lever to get your desired result. After a few goes, we found four-to-five bursts were enough to produce a Perrier-style fizz with small, fine bubbles.

We found cleaning the bottle was a little awkward, as it can't go in the dishwasher or be rinsed under hot water. On the plus side and despite the short warranty, we were impressed by the product's eco credentials. The model we tested arrived in plastic-free packaging and (as is to be expected) getting your CO2 YOU gas cylinder topped up is very easy – the brand collects, refills and delivers every cylinder via its refill programme, producing limited waste in the process.

Available from:

• CO2 You (£120)

Bibo Fizz

Available from Amazon (£54.99)

Best sparkling water maker for personalisation

Pros:

• Adjustable fizz levels
• Statement block design

Cons:

• Lots of plastic packaging

Star rating: 4/5

The Bibo Fizz sparkling water maker offers four levels of carbonation which is a unique level of control depending on your taste. The use of plastic packaging felt a bit excessive during unboxing. The process of loading and unloading the canister involved releasing the back panel using a silver catch, which was simple to do.

The featured BPA-free bottle twists to lock into the outlet, which itself is removable so once carbonated, you manually release the pressure before twisting off the outlet cap. Bibo does offer a CO2 cylinder return and refill program by which empty canisters can be returned with a pre-paid returns note.

Available from:

• Amazon (£54.99)

Drinkmate sparkling water and soda maker

Available from Amazon (£71.99)

Best sparkling water maker for versatility

Pros:

• Measurement notches up the 850ml bottle
• Adjustable carbonation
• Two-year manufacturer warranty

Cons:

• One bottle provided

Star rating: 3.5/5

'Carbonate anything' is Drinkmate's slogan when it comes to this carbonator, designed to inspire the user to go beyond water and experiment with adding bubbles to wine, ice tea and cocktails. It was very efficient. Once slotted in, the carbonation outlet head secures with a magnet making for a smooth user experience.

The outlet itself offers a slider for adjustability over fizz level depending on what you've got in the bottle. Once filled, you need to release the surplice gas by pressing a button before twisting off the bottle. It was incredibly efficient at carbonating the water, creating more fizz than any others. The UK-based brand also does a CO2 exchange scheme.

Available from

• Amazon (£71.99)

What to look for in a sparkling water maker

Although simple in functionality, user-experience definitely plays into the quality of a sparkling water maker. Some are more efficient than others, or louder than you’d like for open-plan living, some offer adjustability over the intensity of carbonation, or may require you to use a screw-driver to load and unload the gas canister. Other factors to consider include:

• CO2 canister included: If purchasing from a brand abroad, current import regulations may mean a canister cannot be delivered alongside the sparkling water maker. It’s worth being aware of this.
• Number of BPA-free bottles included: Most will offer a one-litre bottle in the box with a maximum fill capacity of 850ml. But some brands like Aarke and Mysoda offer two, making life easier if you’re pre-chilling or want some on the go or for families.
• Use-by date on the bottles: Carbonating water requires gas regulator valves to be set around 55PSI, which in turn needs bottles that can withstand the pressure. The majority will have a two-year lifespan before needing to be replaced.
• Easily removable base: Gas canisters screw in and should be easily accessible for removing after. Some makers have removable bases that require a screwdriver to release.

What is the difference between sparkling water and soda water?

• Sparkling mineral water: naturally carbonated spring water that contains a variety of minerals so therefore varies in flavour.
• Club soda: water that’s carbonated by adding CO2 followed by mineral salts.
• Seltzer: water carbonated with CO2, without added minerals.

How we tested sparkling water makers

Our reviews experts tested a carefully researched shortlist of sparkling water makers and scored them across a standardised set of criteria.

For this test, we followed each model's instructions for carbonating the water, filling the bottles up to the recommended amount and releasing the gas. The mouth feel and concentration of 'bubbliness' was assessed, reflecting the machine's effectiveness but also efficiency.

We then re-tested the water 12 hours later to assess which bottle had best held the bubbles. The scores out of five against the following areas determined the product's overall star rating out of five stars.

Ease of set-up

Loading and unloading gas canisters plays a big role in determining the user-friendliness of a sparkling water maker. Those with bases that required unscrewing, for example, with a screwdriver, were marked down.

Ease of use

Sparkling water makers are pretty basic but by applying pressure to a machine, you want the base to be stable, the body not to flex and the gas release to be easy to control. Where some machines automatically release unused pressure, others require the manual release or the outlet cap will pop off like a cork.

Quality of materials

Flexing carbonator body? Rattling button or spout? Those with cheap-feel components were marked down.

Quality of carbonated water produced

Depending on the recommended number of pumps for each machine, we marked each model on how fizzy the resulting water was, then re-tested the water after 24 hours in the fridge.

Value for money

Does the price feel justified?

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