The Breville InFizz Fusion meets
the SodaStream Terra
The premium pick, a stainless machine that carbonates juice as cleanly as water. We tested it head-to-head against the SodaStream Terra across 6 key dimensions.
Breville InFizz Fusion
“The premium pick, a stainless machine that carbonates juice as cleanly as water”
SodaStream Terra
“Best for most people, the easy one-button seltzer machine at a fair price”
Head-to-Head Breakdown
Strengths & Weaknesses
Breville InFizz Fusion
- Named an upgrade pick by both Wirecutter and America's Test Kitchen and NBC Select's editor's pick
- The Fusion infuser carbonates juice and cocktails without foaming over
- Brushed stainless build is the most durable in the group
- At about $250 it is the most expensive countertop pick besides the Aarke
- Heavier than plastic machines, so it is less easy to move around the kitchen
- The CO2 cylinder is often sold separately, adding to the upfront cost
SodaStream Terra
- America's Test Kitchen's best for most people and CNN Underscored's number one overall
- Snap-in Quick Connect cylinder is the quickest to swap of any machine tested
- At about $90 it undercuts every premium pick by more than a hundred dollars
- Carbonates water only, so no juice, wine or cocktails
- The proprietary cylinder ties you to SodaStream refills
- Plastic body feels less premium than the steel machines
The Verdict
Our Bottom Line
The Breville InFizz Fusion is the machine reviewers reached for when they wanted the best experience rather than the cheapest one. Wirecutter and America's Test Kitchen both named it their upgrade pick, and NBC Select made it their outright editor's pick. America's Test Kitchen called its carbonation truly impressive and its brushed stainless body handsome and durable, the sturdiest build in the group. What sets it apart is the Fusion infuser, which lets it carbonate juice and cocktails without the foaming mess that defeats most machines, so it does far more than plain seltzer.
Breville InFizz Fusion
The Breville InFizz Fusion is the machine reviewers reached for when they wanted the best experience rather than the cheapest one. Wirecutter and America's Test Kitchen both named it their upgrade pick, and NBC Select made it their outright editor's pick. America's Test Kitchen called its carbonation truly impressive and its brushed stainless body handsome and durable, the sturdiest build in the group. What sets it apart is the Fusion infuser, which lets it carbonate juice and cocktails without the foaming mess that defeats most machines, so it does far more than plain seltzer.
- Anyone who wants the strongest, most controllable fizz
- People who plan to carbonate juice or cocktails, not just water
- Buyers who want a machine built to last years on the counter
SodaStream Terra
The SodaStream Terra gives most people everything they actually need for around $90. America's Test Kitchen named it best for most people and CNN Underscored ranked it first overall, both praising its reliable one-button fizz. The snap-in Quick Connect cylinder is the fastest to swap of any machine tested, and SodaStream is the most widely stocked brand, so refills are easy to find. It undercuts every premium pick by more than a hundred dollars while still making crisp, dependable seltzer.
- Anyone who mainly drinks plain seltzer
- Shoppers who want the simplest cylinder swap and controls
- Buyers who want to spend as little as possible upfront