SodaStream Sparkling Water Maker, Stainless Steel

For a countertop setup that can turn tap water into fizz without a cord or a trip to the store for bottled sparkling water, the SodaStream ENSO is built around simple, press-operated carbonation. Its stainless steel body gives it a more considered look than a basic plastic soda maker, while the included bottle and Quick Connect CO2 cylinder mean the core pieces are in the box. You can choose a lighter sparkle or press again for a bolder fizz, then add flavor after carbonating if you want something beyond plain sparkling water.

Key specifications

The ENSO has a stainless steel body and uses a CQC CO2 system with a Quick Connect 60L CO2 cylinder. The included BPA-free bottle is dishwasher safe and has a stainless steel cap and base. A removable base and stainless steel drip tray are designed to lift out for wiping, which makes routine cleanup less awkward than working around a fixed tray.

The cylinder is rated to make up to 60 liters of sparkling water. That’s a stated maximum, not a guarantee of the amount you’ll get in every household, how often you carbonate and how much fizz you prefer will affect how quickly it runs low. SodaStream says used cylinders can be returned and exchanged for refills at participating retailers.

Who it’s for

This setup makes most sense for someone who regularly reaches for sparkling water and wants to make it at home, glass by glass. A practical use: keep chilled tap water ready, carbonate a bottle for dinner, then add citrus or a flavor syrup to individual servings. The ability to vary the number of presses is useful if different people in the household prefer a softer sparkle or a stronger fizz.

It makes sense if you want a reusable bottle and a stainless steel design rather than the simplest, most basic-looking countertop option. Flavor drops and Pepsi or Mountain Dew syrups are mentioned as add-ins, but they go in after the water is carbonated. It might not be a great match if you want a machine that dispenses finished flavored soda directly, or if you’d rather not manage CO2 cylinder exchanges. Without having tried it, the design and included accessories suggest a more polished setup, but they don’t establish how it will fit every counter or routine.

In the box

The listed package includes the ENSO sparkling water maker, one Quick Connect 60L CO2 cylinder, and one dishwasher-safe BPA-free bottle. The product name also identifies a stainless steel bottle cap and base. The description doesn’t list extra bottles or flavorings, so plan on adding those separately if you want multiple ready-to-serve bottles or flavored drinks.

Practical doubts

Can it make flavored soda? The listed method is to carbonate water first, then add flavor drops, Pepsi or Mountain Dew syrup, or citrus.

Is the bottle dishwasher safe? Yes. The included BPA-free bottle is described as dishwasher safe.

What happens when the cylinder runs low? SodaStream describes returning it for a refill through participating retailers. That exchange step is part of the ongoing routine, rather than a feature that removes the need to replace or refill CO2.

Should you buy it?

Choose the ENSO if you want adjustable carbonation, a reusable bottle, and a stainless steel machine that looks at home on the counter. The included cylinder and bottle make it a ready-to-start bundle, and the stated capacity gives a useful point of reference for planning refills. Skip it if your priority is avoiding CO2 exchanges, or if you expect it to carbonate flavored liquids directly, the described process is to fizz water and flavor it afterward.