The differences between the SodaStream models

Many people want to get a SodaStream but have no idea which model is best for them. It can be difficult to choose, especially when the SodaStream company does not have information that highlights the differences between the models. Here is a brief overview explaining which features are exclusive to the models.

There are currently eight SodaStream models available. They are The Revolution, The Source, The Fizz, The Crystal, The Pure, The Fountain Jet, The Dynamo and The Genesis. First, let’s address the similarities of the eight types. All eight models can make soda or sparkling water in the comfort of your own home. All come with “stay fizzy” bottle closures that keep carbonation in longer. All are compatible with the standard 14.5 ounce carbonation cylinder which is capable of carbonating up to sixty liters of soda or sparkling water.

There are four models that can use either the 14.5-ounce carbonation cylinder or the larger 33-ounce cylinder, which is capable of carbonating up to 130 liters of soda or sparkling water. Those four models are The Revolution, The Dynamo, The Fountain Jet, and The Fizz.

All eight models use the CO2 tank as a source of energy to carbonate. The Crystal, The Pure, The Dynamo, The Fountain Jet and The Genesis do not require an additional power supply to operate. Fizz and The Source require a battery to operate the display components. That battery is included. Revolution is the only model that requires electricity to run. Keep this in mind as it will need to be near a power outlet when in use.

The Crystal comes with a dishwasher-safe glass carafe. The other seven models come with BPA-free plastic bottles that are not dishwasher safe. You can buy dishwasher-safe bottles separately that are compatible with those seven models, but you can’t use the glass carafe with any model other than the Crystal.

The Dynamo, The Fountain Jet, The Pure, The Fizz, and The Genesis all require the user to spin the bottle instead. The Crystal, The Revolution, and The Source lock the bottle in place without twisting it, making them a bit easier to use.

There is only one fully automated SodaStream available at this time. That is The Revolution. Just push a button to tell him how carbonated you’d like your drink and he does the rest for you. It also measures CO2 levels so you know how much is left in your carbonation cylinder. The Fizz is not automated, but it monitors and displays the amount of carbonation in your drink, as well as the level of CO2 in your cylinder. The fountain has three LED lights that let you know how much carbonation is in your drink, but it doesn’t monitor how much CO2 is left in your cylinder.

I hope I have shed some light on what makes each SodaStream model unique. Click HERE to learn more about SodaStreams and see what the different models look like. Remember, this will probably be on your counter at all times, so you’ll want something that looks good in your kitchen.