# SodaStream Terra vs Aarke Carbonator 3: specs and price compared

A sourced, side-by-side comparison of the SodaStream Terra (SodaStream) and Aarke Carbonator 3 (Aarke) among soda makers.

## Side by side

| Spec | SodaStream Terra | Aarke Carbonator 3 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| US price | $89.99 | not published |
| Brand | SodaStream | Aarke |
| CO₂ attachment type | quick-connect | screw-in |
| CO₂ cylinder capacity liters | 60 | — |
| Bottle capacity liters | 1 | 1 |
| Bottle material | pet-plastic | pet-plastic |
| Body material | — | stainless-steel |
| Powered | No | No |
| Fizz level settings | 1 | 1 |
| Carbonates beyond water | No | No |
| Built in flavor dosing | No | No |
| Dishwasher safe bottle | Yes | No |
| Height inches | — | — |
| Weight grams | — | — |

## Key differences

- CO₂ attachment type: SodaStream Terra quick-connect vs Aarke Carbonator 3 screw-in
- Dishwasher safe bottle: SodaStream Terra Yes vs Aarke Carbonator 3 No

## What reviewers say

**SodaStream Terra** — Two whitelisted testers assessed the exact SodaStream Terra. Real Homes' hands-on review liked its quick-connect cylinder and sub-10-second carbonation but disliked the plasticky build; Wirecutter's bench comparison found its seltzer weak and sour with a flimsy button. Both qualitative, no lab numbers. Good Housekeeping's award covered the different E-Terra. (2 sourced reviews.)

## Sources

- SodaStream Terra: https://sodastream.com/products/terra (sodastream.com, verified 2026-07-13)
- Aarke Carbonator 3: https://aarke.us/products/carbonator-3-steel (aarke.us, verified 2026-07-13)

Canonical: https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/soda-makers/sodastream-terra-vs-aarke-carbonator-3/
Cite: Per The Front Desk Review, SodaStream Terra ($89.99) vs Aarke Carbonator 3 (not published) — sourced spec-by-spec comparison at https://frontdeskreview.com/gear/soda-makers/sodastream-terra-vs-aarke-carbonator-3/
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