SodaStream · Updated July 2026
SodaStream Terra: price & specs
The SodaStream Terra costs $89.99, the cheapest soda makers (median $115). It earns a Silver Deskmark — 88/100 pay-blind standing, #3 of 7 in class.
Verified Jul 13, 2026 · figures linked to their source in the table below
- Best for 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.
- Skip if Build feels cheap: plastic frame (Real Homes) and flimsy button (Wirecutter) is a dealbreaker.
SodaStream Terra. Every price and spec below is linked to its source and dated — no guesses.
Source: sodastream.com verified ✓ corroborated verify in ledger
Is the SodaStream Terra a good buy?
At $90, the SodaStream Terra is the cheapest of the 4 soda makers we track, where the median is $115. On the spec sheet, its bottle capacity liters of 1 is the highest of the 6, its fizz level settings of 1 is the lowest of the 8, and its CO₂ cylinder capacity liters of 60 is at the median of the 4.
Evidence of Record
Our dataNo independent lab has measured this product yet. 2 outlets have it on record by mention only, with no hands-on measurements published to weigh its claims against — a gap in the evidence, not a verdict on the product.
Review consensus · sourced & dated
What reviewers say about the 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.
Tested by Real Homes, Wirecutter
Consistently 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
Commonly flagged
- Build feels cheap: plastic frame (Real Homes) and flimsy button (Wirecutter) · 2 sources
- Seltzer tasted weak and sour
- No syrup-dosage guidance or measuring cap
Where reviewers disagree Sharp split on carbonation quality. Real Homes found it produced good fizz in seconds and made a convincing cola dupe for its tasting panel, while Wirecutter judged the same model's seltzer 'weak and sour' and left it out of its picks entirely.
The sources (2)
the large carbonating button makes light work of turning still water into soda in less than 10 seconds
this new design makes installing canisters a piece of cake
Considering this appliance is near the $100 mark, it would be nice to have a more premium design that doesn't feel plasticky.
The seltzer from the SodaStream Terra was weak and sour, and the button felt flimsy, requiring precision for a full push.
Specifications
| Price (US) | $89.99 US MSRP $89.99 for the Terra Starter Kit (machine + 1 Quick Connect 60L CO2 cylinder + 1L bottle), listed verbatim as "$89.99" on the official SodaStream product page (sodastream.com/products/terra; discounted to $69.99 at time of access). Corroborated by Williams Sonoma listing the same "SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker" at $89.95. |
|---|---|
| Brand | SodaStream |
| Released | — |
| CO₂ attachment type | quick-connect |
| CO₂ cylinder capacity liters | 60 |
| Bottle capacity liters | 1 |
| Bottle material | pet-plastic |
| Body material | — |
| Powered | No |
| Fizz level settings | 1 |
| Carbonates beyond water | No |
| Built in flavor dosing | No |
| Dishwasher safe bottle | Yes |
| Height inches | — |
| Weight grams | — |
Source: sodastream.com (verified 2026-07-13) · corroborated by williams-sonoma.com. The official SodaStream product page (sodastream.com/products/terra) confirms this exact model — "Sodastream TERRA Sparkling Water Maker" with the patented Quick Connect CO2 system, up to 60L per cylinder, a 1L dishwasher-safe BPA-free plastic bottle, and cordless/no-electricity manual button operation — and lists the Starter Kit (machine + 1 CO2 cylinder + 1 bottle) at an MSRP of "$89.99". Williams Sonoma independently lists the same "SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker" at $89.95, corroborating both the model identity and the ~$90 US price. heightInches and weightGrams were left null because no fetched page states the machine's height in inches or weight in grams (only package inches from an AI-generated Walmart summary and metric 430mm/2.99kg from EU listings), and bodyMaterial was left null because the manufacturer page does not state the housing material (a spec sheet at manua.ls explicitly shows "Housing material -" blank).
Is the SodaStream Terra worth it vs cheaper soda makers?
SodaStream Terra against its closest cheaper and pricier soda makers on the specs that matter — every value sourced. See all 4 ranked →
| Product | Price | CO₂ attachment type | CO₂ cylinder capacity liters | Bottle capacity liters | Bottle material | Powered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SodaStream Terra this | $89.99 | quick-connect | 60 | 1 | pet-plastic | No |
| Spärkel Sparkling Beverage System | $100 | sachet | — | — | — | Yes |
Frequently asked questions
What do reviewers say about the 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. 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. (From 2 tester reviews, 2 lab-tested.)
How much does the SodaStream Terra cost?
The SodaStream Terra has a US price of $89.99 (US MSRP $89.99 for the Terra Starter Kit (machine + 1 Quick Connect 60L CO2 cylinder + 1L bottle), listed verbatim as "$89.99" on the official SodaStream product page (sodastream.com/products/terra; discounted to $69.99 at time of access). Corroborated by Williams Sonoma listing the same "SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker" at $89.95.), as of 2026-07-13.
How does the SodaStream Terra compare on price?
At $90, the SodaStream Terra is the cheapest of the 4 soda makers we track, where the median is $115.
What are the SodaStream Terra's key specs?
SodaStream Terra (SodaStream): co2AttachmentType quick-connect, co2CylinderCapacityLiters 60, bottleCapacityLiters 1, bottleMaterial pet-plastic, powered No. Full sourced spec sheet verified 2026-07-13.
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