SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water Maker
- Soda Maker
- 2028.8 fl oz
- 2028.8 fl oz
- Battery
A straightforward, no-electricity way to make sparkling water at home with adjustable fizz level, worth it if you drink enough carbonated water to offset the ongoing cost of CO2 exchanges.
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Overview
SodaStream's Terra carbonates water manually with a button push, no batteries or power outlet required. This set includes a Quick Connect CO2 cylinder rated for up to 60 liters, a dishwasher-safe carbonating bottle, and a bottle of Bubly Drops flavoring.
The Terra uses SodaStream's newer Quick Connect cylinder system, a compatibility point worth knowing before buying: it works with Quick Connect CO2 cylinders and most SodaStream bottles, but not the older screw-in cylinder style or the glass carafe bottle. Carbonation level is controlled by how many times you press the button, scaling from lightly fizzy to strongly carbonated.
- Manual, no-electricity carbonation
- Quick Connect CO2 cylinder system
- One cylinder carbonates up to 60 liters
- Includes dishwasher-safe bottle and Bubly Drops
Who it's for
Fits households that drink a lot of carbonated water or soda and want to cut down on bottled or canned purchases, especially anyone who already owns other SodaStream gear compatible with Quick Connect cylinders. Less suited to anyone who owns older screw-in SodaStream cylinders, since those don't work with the Terra.
What buyers say
From Amazon customer reviews.
Owners consistently mention how easy the push-button carbonation is and like being able to dial in exactly how fizzy each bottle turns out. Several praise the mail-in CO2 exchange process for refills, and most say plain sparkling water is their main use even though flavor drops are included. The recurring complaint is that the included flavor drops taste weak, more like a scent than a strong flavor, and a couple of reviewers note the ongoing cost of bottles and CO2 adds up over time.
Strengths and trade-offs
Drawn from this product's published specifications.
- No batteries or electricity required to operate
- Adjustable carbonation level by number of button presses
- CO2 cylinder exchange program simplifies refills
- Dishwasher-safe carbonating bottle
- Only compatible with SodaStream's Quick Connect cylinders
- Bubly Drops flavoring reads as weak to some reviewers
- Ongoing CO2 and bottle costs add up over time
Performance notes
Carbonation happens by snapping the CO2 cylinder in through the Quick Connect mechanism, locking the bottle in place, and pressing the button as many times as needed to reach the desired fizz. One cylinder carbonates up to 60 liters before it needs exchanging, and SodaStream's mail-in exchange program, shipping label and box included, is how owners typically refill rather than buying new cylinders outright. Flavor add-ins go in after carbonating, not before, since carbonating already-flavored liquid is discouraged in the instructions.
Specifications
| Brand | sodastream |
|---|---|
| Model | 1103048010 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Size | Starter Kit |
| Item Dimensions D x W x H | 7.9 × 5 × 17 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 2028.8 fl oz |
| Item Volume | 2028.8 fl oz |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Plastic |
| Color | Red |
| Included components | |
| Included Components | Includes: Terra sparkling water maker, (1) 60L Co2 cylinder, (1) DWS Bottle, (1) bubly drop 40ml |
| Other details | |
| Operation Mode | Manual |
| Part Number | 1103048010 |
| Item Type Name | Soda Maker |
How it compares
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|---|---|---|---|
| SodaStream Terra Sparkling Water MakerThis product | 4.5 / 5 | 348 | - |
| aarke - Carbonator III Premium Carbonator-Sparkling & Seltzer Water Maker-Soda Maker with…aarke | 4.4 / 5 | 6,578 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Aarke Carbonator Proaarke | 3.8 / 5 | 389 | 3.6 / 5 |
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Questions about the sodastream 1103048010
Common buyer questions answered straight from the product spec data - no fluff, no "it depends".
Does the SodaStream Terra need batteries or a power outlet?
No, carbonation is entirely manual, powered by pressing the button with the CO2 cylinder installed.
Is the SodaStream Terra compatible with older SodaStream cylinders?
No, Terra machines only work with SodaStream's Quick Connect CO2 cylinders, not the older screw-in style.
How many liters does one CO2 cylinder carbonate on the SodaStream Terra?
Each cylinder carbonates up to 60 liters of water before needing an exchange.