SodaStream MIX Sparkling Water Maker vs SodaStream Terra

Both are manual, cordless SodaStream carbonators that use a Quick Connect CO2 cylinder and one 1L bottle. The Terra is the safer pick for most people: it is lighter, has a large base of 4.8-out-of-5 owner ratings, and does the core job of carbonating water well. The MIX is the better pick if you want to carbonate juices, wine or spirits and want the bottle release dial and overflow tray that make those messier drinks easier to handle. Build is plastic on both; neither is a premium machine.

• Choose the MIX if you plan to carbonate drinks other than water, or you want controlled pressure release and a spill tray.
• Choose the SodaStream Terra if you mainly carbonate water and want the proven, widely rated, lighter machine.