Ninja Thirsti vs SodaStream Sparkling Water Soda Maker COMPARISON

I compare the New Ninja Thristi CO2 Drink System to the older SodaStream CO2 Sparkling water maker. Which one taste better and which one makes the best Sparkling water soda drink?


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[jimwilliams]

Twist the top off an empty Ninja 'pod' and fill it with soda stream syrup. Twist the top back on. Flavor issue solved. It works.

[dottiemathews]

to me, it depends on the personality of the user. if you are a gaget geek and like to push buttons, get the Ninga. if you are simple, no stress no mess, get the sodastream.

[Thordur]

I've had my soda stream for around 5 years. Never failed me and easy to use.

[heRedBaron]

I prefer to put the syrup in the bottom of my glass. Pour the sparkling water over top to half the glass and give it a gentle swirl. Then fill up the rest. I can mix whatever flavor I want without the bottle fizzing over.

[msammy]

Just a tip. For the sodastream, you have to wait until you hear the "hiss" before letting go of the carbonation button. Once you do that, let it rest for 2-3 seconds and press again until you hear the hiss. I do this 5-6 times and get the perfect carbonation every time.

[ypark]

You can exchange soda stream for half price and no mailing costs big difference. And the Terra machine with 2 bottles and 2 carb bottles for less than 100 dollars

[robertmitchell-yhfr]

I like that you can make the smaller portion with the ninja. It'd be good for an office space

[AutoTeqTV]

you can buy an adapter and braided line to run a line through the bottom of both machines and under your counter to attach to a real c02 tank. in my area a 10lb tank costs $25 to exchange.

[RStarLeeKong]

$7 for a 12-pack soda = .58 cent a can at your local Target or Walmart. I love technology but I think I'll stick with buying 12-packs or 36 pack at Big box wholesalers. Really appreciate your review and comparison.

[murvo]

The price balances out with the fact you need to purchase multiple SodaStream bottles.

[MrZACATECANO]

Had different sodastream models, and sold them to get the ninja . No regrets at all Love the Ninja 10 X’s better.

[vindicatorx]

So there is a conversion kit for the screw in co2 tanks I can get a 5lb co2 tank filled for around $18

[andysprague]

I have not tried the Thirsti. But I did see a different video where the "blue" CO2 bottles for the older Sodastream models (which are still commonly available) use the same threading (they screw in) as the Ninja Thirsti and they seem to be compatible. As far as the cost goes, you can dramatically reduce your cost of carbonation per serving for either carbonated water maker if you either recharge your 60L cylinders from a large CO2 tank (you can do this MANY, MANY times per 20lb bottle of CO2) or you hook up a hose and adapter to run from the large CO2 tank directly to Sodastream/Thirsti (but then you have a large cylinder sitting around near your Sodastream/Thirsti which is not "pretty"). You can get adapter kits online for either approach. But the syrups cost what they cost unless you can wait for them to go on sale.

[SolarAbyss]

When doing cost comparisons you should just calculate the cost per ounce, that way it actually shows which is cheaper

[Karslp]

I’m glad for this esp the pricing information. I was contemplating a soda machine just to replace the Walmart and Lidl sparking flavored waters. But lidl is .59 per 33 ounces so I think we’ll stay w the lidl as this sounds way more expensive. This video was real helpful and I appreciate it.

[MSmith]

I have a soda stream we don’t use the flavors or we just add some juice if we want it. Also it seems the ninja is by the glass . So if your sitting down for a meal with four people and you want to refill your glass you need to go to the machine. With soda stream you can fill as many bottles as you want put them in the fridge and just pour from the bottle, we put a non carbonated bottle of water in the fridge before carbonating as co2 works better when the water is cold.. Unless I’m missing something I don’t like having to go to the machine every time I want a drink pus I have to have a cold container of water standing with ice and the ice will melt before I may want another drink.

[sivvitytech]

Hey the one that suggested that about using the flavors from the soda stream in the ninja you just gave me a really good idea. Because why I'm blind I can't pour it by myself. But you just gave me a wonderful idea.

[nathanrackers]

Can you just use the soda stream syrup and pour it into a glass of sparkling nom flavored water from the Thirsti? Seems to me if you want the best of both, you can do that with the thirsti machine.

[jaidamann]

Both are interesting. But, if I recall, correct me if I am wrong, but I could add any juice or flavor to the SodaStream (e.g.. Milo, etc...). Not sure it's that easy with the Ninja.

[peggyjones]

Is there any way you can do a review of the attachments for co2 to add a larger tank?