Philips ADD4902WHO/37 Stainless Sparkling Water Maker Soda Maker Machine for Home Carbonating with BPA free PET 1L Carbonating Bottle, Compatible with 60L CO2 Exchange Carbonator(NOT Included), White

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.

3 months in and I've bought 3 of them because it's a simple but effective water carbonator. This is our first sparkling water maker. After one too many trips to Target for more cases of Waterloo, I found the Philips brand carbonator for a solid entry level price and decided to give it a go. I really wanted the lovely Aarke carbonator, but the price was too high for something we weren't sure we would like. Fortunately, we love the Philips!It's sleek, stylish, and fairly sturdy considering the plastic build. CO2 cylinders are easy to find at the nearest stores (Wal-Mart, Target, etc). It makes sparkling water easily with one or two pumps of the button. Our first CO2 cylinder lasted a month between two of us using it daily. We've since cut back from two pumps to one per bottle, so I expect the CO2 will last longer.Now the big question: Why 3?One for homeOne for workAnd one as a gift to a friend who was really interested in ours

When our old SodaStream carbonator broke, I was looking for a new carbonator that would use the same CO2 cartridges. SodaStream changed the different cartridge, apparently to lock out third party competition or perhaps to make it harder for customers to refill their own C02 cartridges from a CO2 tank.This unit works perfectly with old SodaStream compatible cartridges and water bottles. This model is way more attractive than the old SodaStream. The mechanism is sturdier and simpler making is less likely to break or fail.

I am very impressed with the quality of this machine. It looks great in my kitchen with the stainless steel appliances. Was super easy to setup and start using!I used a Ninja Thirsti CO2 tank because it was the only locally available screw-on type canister at my Target store. Fit perfectly, no leaks, and was really pleased at how easy it was to install.The water comes out VERY carbonated with 3 pumps of the button. Make sure you hold it until the gas starts escaping (loud hissing sound which the instructions call a 'buzz' sound).Overall would highly recommend this soda water maker over others because of the ease of use, aesthetics, and the quality of the maker. Will update if there's any issues over time.Update: After a few months of use the white nozzle that goes into the water came loose. This was causing the water to not be carbonated. If you're having carbonation issues but the CO2 bottle isn't empty, check the tightness of the white nozzle to make sure the air isn't escaping at the top of the bottle. Still love this machine and it REALLY fizzes the water up nicely when it's cold.

This is exactly what I needed. I was tired of buying sparkling water from the store and this works great. I wish the CO2 was included and was shocked at how expensive they are. I would have given 5 stars but the container provided is plastic. I expected glass and am looking for a replacement for it. Overall, I am very happy with the product but don’t know why it costs this much for a piece of plastic. The CO2 is the primary function for sparkling water.

Overall works great, I just wish the bottles were more universal, since I’ve been looking for a metal bottle for awhile.

This carbonator is fantastic. Minimal space on the countertop and WAYYYYYY more cost effective than the other brands out there! I bought when there was only white, but now I wish I'd gotten the pastel colors!