Not all soda makers will fizz up any liquid. “Look for something that fits your kitchen and that you don't mind looking at every day,” she says. “Ideally you want it to live on your counter so you can easily make bottles of sparkling water whenever the urge strikes.” It’s possible to store your soda maker in a cupboard and bring it out when the need strikes, but Christensen says you may be less likely to use it if you go that route. “Look for something that fits your lifestyle,” Christensen says. A machine with a built-in water tank like the Ninja Thirsti Drink System will take up more counter space than a a device that you attach a water bottle to, like the others that made our list. Most soda makers are relatively small, but there is a range. There are a few things to keep in mind when shopping for a soda maker.

Only soda makers with an average of four or more stars were included in the final list. Reviews from real customers were also considered in our final decision. Using that advice, we analyzed the field, looking for the most popular soda makers on the market and narrowing machines down based on their range, flexibility and value. To select the best soda and sparkling water makers, we consulted with two experts in the field-a nutritionist and a culinary expert-for their input on features, size and capabilities of these devices to consider. Whether you’re a recreational fan of seltzer or reach for something fizzy on a daily basis, choosing a soda maker is an investment in your future beverages. We also consulted with a nutritionist and culinary expert for advice on what functions to seek out in a soda maker, as well as additional information potential owners should know about these machines.

(Check out our lists of the best blenders, microwaves and drinking glasses, for starters.) We have real-world experience with several of the soda makers that made our list, giving us insight into how these machines perform at home. Forbes Vetted’s editors and writers regularly test, research and write about home and kitchen products, making us experts in the field.

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