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.

After I saw a friend's carbonation device - another brand - I was determined to get one for myself and save hauling all those aluminum cans out to the recycling bin. This Philips machine is a sleeker design than his - and he likes mine better. I'm very happy with ease of use.

Sleek machine that doesn't take up much counter space. The bottle is also looks good and holds carbonation well for a day or two. Giving 4 vs 5 stars because the button for dispensing CO2 gas is a bit awkward and frequently gets stuck in place for a moment. Overall, I feel like I got a great deal from buying an open package. Compatible with any soda stream bottle that I've tried with the exception of the glass carafe (works with the same adapter that you might need for the sodastream machine).

I bought it 3 years ago, it still work great, a little bummed i paid $71 and now it's $43 though... but I've gotten good use out of it.

After following the operating instructions many times we were unable to get the device to work properly. Then we more or less forgot about it thinking we would address the issue later. However, after a couple of years we decided our cabinet space could be better used for other purposes so the unit is on the list of items to be disposed of during Spring cleaning this year,

I don’t know why some reviewers had problems—this Philips sparkling water maker does exactly what it’s supposed to. It’s super easy to set up: fill the bottle, attach it, press the button, and you get crisp, fizzy water every time. The bottle locks in place securely and there are no leaks or pressure issues. Cleanup is just as simple, and the stainless‑steel parts looks great on my countertop. If you want a reliable, no‑frills way to make sparkling water at home, this is it.

Sturdy product however I wanted something that would accommodate any bottle.

Update 2: My first unit quit working so I have replaced it with another of the same. So far it is working well and hopefully will for quite a while. I just received this yesterday and it was easy to figure out how to set it up and use it. I read directions, but mainly to know how long to press the button to make my fizzy water. So far I love it since my soda stream died a few days ago. I’m hoping this lasts much longer and the price was appealing also and I didn’t have to buy all new equipment to be shipped. Update: My unit is still working. I did have one instance where water sprayed everywhere, so I have been very careful to not overfill the bottle with water and it hasn’t happened again. We are in the Caribbean, so getting the canisters refilled can be problematic, but we ordered two devices and bits to make it all work, for this or Soda stream. I am going to order another because I know it won’t last forever and someone threw away or walked with one of my bottles! I use this constantly and sometimes fill up 3 times a day, so I do need the bottles.

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.

Works as advertised, nice minimalist unit. Would recommend

Super easy to use and looks very stylish ....bigger than I expected but looks amazing and works well...I bought extra bottles so I could rotate use and leave one on machine

It does not fit the standard soda stream CO2 cylinder you get at the Petrol store - it does not and it seems overall a very cheap product - returned both - as though the first one was faulty - they are just not worth it.

The separate carbonator is expensive and it requires week to order it and it costs $80. You will pay way more what is worth.