SodaStream
SodaStream Terra
$89.99
Best Soda Makers · head-to-head
SodaStream Terra vs Philips Sparkling Water Maker ADD4902
A sourced, side-by-side comparison. SodaStream Terra is cheaper at $89.99. Every spec and price links to its source.
Full spec sheet
✓ marks the stronger figure where "more" — or "less", for price and weight — is unambiguously better.
| Spec | SodaStream Terra |  Philips Sparkling Water Maker ADD4902 |
|---|---|---|
| US price | $89.99 | — |
| Brand | SodaStream | Philips |
| Released | — | — |
| 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 | — |
| Built in flavor dosing | No | No |
| Dishwasher safe bottle | Yes | — |
| Height inches | — | — |
| Weight grams | — | — |
Sources — SodaStream Terra: sodastream.com (verified 2026-07-13). Philips Sparkling Water Maker ADD4902: usa.philips.com (verified 2026-07-13).
What's the difference between the SodaStream Terra and Philips Sparkling Water Maker ADD4902?
Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (1 of 12). Matching specs are omitted.
- CO₂ attachment type: SodaStream Terra quick-connect vs Philips Sparkling Water Maker ADD4902 screw-in
What reviewers say
Sourced tester consensus for each — the "what people who used it think" layer, not just specs.
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, 2 lab-tested.)
Praised: Quick-connect CO2 cylinder clicks into place, far easier than older screw-in models; Fast carbonation (under ~10 seconds) via a large, easy carbonating button; Slim, space-saving countertop footprint; runs on batteries, not mains power.
Flagged: Build feels cheap: plastic frame (Real Homes) and flimsy button (Wirecutter); Seltzer tasted weak and sour; No syrup-dosage guidance or measuring cap.
Philips Sparkling Water Maker ADD4902
No sourced tester review yet.