Carbonator III Premium Carbonator-Sparkling & Seltzer Water Maker-Soda Maker with PET Bottle (Matte Black)

The Aarke Carbonator III is a beautifully designed sparkling water machine that delivers both style and performance. The matte black stainless steel finish looks premium on the countertop and feels extremely solid and well-built. Carbonation is quick and easy, and the results are consistently crisp and refreshing. The included 1L BPA-free PET reusable bottle is convenient for daily use, and the CO₂ cylinder installs smoothly. I appreciate the simple, manual operation—no electricity needed—and how easy it is to control the level of carbonation. Overall, this machine offers excellent quality, ease of use, and value for anyone who enjoys sparkling water. It’s a high-end upgrade that makes everyday hydration more enjoyable and cuts down on store-bought bottles.

I love the sleek look of the Aarke. This is a replacement, our previous Aarke lasted 5 years with a daily use. Very sturdy and easy to use.

I absolutely love it. It's sleek and sexy. It feels well built. The CO2 canister fits snug--don't forget to remove the drip grate before changing it. I stalled buying one for a while because it was so expensive. I do not regret it. It's easy to operate for it being my first soda maker. Side note, I only make sparkling water--we call it spicy water because we like very high carbonation. I had a small learning curve installing the bottle, but after a couple of times it's now moderately easy.

So far so good. A bit expensive but works great and looks great!

The AARKE has a two year warranty. I'm starting to wonder if their customer service team will respond to us before it runs out. STAY AWAY FROM THIS COMPANY. The unit looks nice, sure, but you are better off with another brand. Worst customer service experience in my life dealing with AARKE. DO NOT BUY. The machine worked well as any other device for about three months until it abruptly broke. Did some troubleshooting using AARKE's recommended fixes to no avail. AARKE advertises their warranty as a selling point and their website states that "we are committed to ensure our products are at their best." Let me tell you this is not the case. Processed a customer support ticket on their website and they just...ghosted us. Seriously, for two whole months they did not respond at all. We sent in multiple tickets. FINALLY, my wife gets an email from them stating that they switched the company that they use to process and respond to their customer support claims. OK, I guess that explains the radio silence, but some communication in the interim would have been nice. I'd love to tell you that once we got in contact with this new company, they were able to process an exchange for a working unit. Unfortunately, that did not happen. They asked us to send in a bunch of information about our unit so they can process the claim and make sure it was legit. We had to send in all of the typical information (model number, etc.) and also a bunch of pictures that they made us take of the unit from all angles. That was about a month and a half ago - no follow-up from the company since that time. We've attempted to contact them several times since then, they have simply stopped responding. I really would recommend not buying anything from AARKE; if you run into an issue with your unit, you are just out of luck.

This unit is absolutely fantastic! I previously owned a similar device from a different manufacturer and used it for about a year. While I was satisfied with its performance, this new unit has completely blown me away. The carbonation quality is on another level—it far surpasses anything I could achieve with my previous unit. One unexpected delight is the sound it makes when reaching pressure—it reminds me of a child’s impression of a fart, and honestly, it makes me smile every time. I had been eyeing this unit for quite a while, and I'm so glad I finally made the switch. The all-metal construction is a huge upgrade compared to the plastic of my old unit. The solid feel of the metal not only adds to its durability but also, I believe, enhances its overall performance. ### Rating Breakdown: - **Taste:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The enhanced carbonation levels significantly improve the experience. - **Ease of Cleaning:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The metal body makes it easy to wipe down before storage. - **Carbonation Capacity:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – This unit delivers higher carbonation levels while using less gas. - **Quality:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – The metal construction feels sturdy and built to last. - **Size:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐ – Like my previous unit, this one is quite tall and requires ample storage space. If there were one design improvement I’d suggest, it would be to allow the lever arm to fold down, reducing the required top clearance for storage. - **Weight:** ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ – While heavier than plastic models, it’s by no means excessively heavy. Overall, this unit is a game-changer. If you're serious about carbonation, this is the one to get!

update 5/22/2025: my replacement aarke is working just fine after almost 2 years and i'm very happy with it. update 7/17/2023: no one responded to my second attempt to contact aarke customer service. however, 6 days after that second attempt at contact, i finally got a response (after 28 days of silence) from the person who was originally communicating with me. they told me that my replacement would be shipping soon. five days later, i received my replacement. while i'm happy to get a replacement, the process was far from simple or efficient. it was 34 days from the day i first sent a message to aarke customer service to the day i got my replacement. i dropped my rating from 5 stars to 4 stars as a result of this bad experience with their customer service department. i hope that my replacement lasts longer than the original unit. should it fail, i'll try to remember to further amend this review. update 7/6/2023: my aarke broke about 2-1/2 months after i bought it. i contacted aarke through their website. on june 13th 2023 the rep told me that i was eligible for a replacement. since that time (22 days ago), i have sent 3 messages which have received no response. today i contacted aarke through their website again, telling them about this issue. i'll update this review again when i have new information. original review: i bought a Sodastream in 2018. it died in less than 4 years. when shopping for a replacement, i found that they had discontinued my previous model and i wasn't happy with the design of the newer models. nevertheless, i bought the one i disliked the least. i used it for almost a year, but was never very happy with it. it felt cheap, and i feared it would break, so i started looking around for an alternative. i'm very happy that i found the aarke. unlike my 2 Sodastreams, the Aarke is made of metal, and it feels so much sturdier during use. it also has a large open area where you screw the bottle it, which is very nice. and unlike my Sodastream, i don't have to push a lever with one hand and screw the bottle in with the other hand. i can use both hands to screw in the bottle, with no annoying lever to deal with. also, my Sodastreams were inconsistent and it was pretty much impossible to get the same level of carbonation every time. the way the Arkee works is that you pull a lever and it fills the bottle with gas until it reaches a certain pressure, then it makes a "fun sound" to let you know to release the lever. the "fun sound" is the Aarke releasing built up pressure. i like my water heavily carbonated, so for me it's 3 pulls of the lever and i get the exact same amount of carbonation every time. it's perfect! finally, due to the Aarke releasing the pressure after each pull of the lever, you don't get a mess when you unscrew the bottle. my Sodastreams would spray water all over when i removed the bottles. with the Aarke, i get maybe a drop or two or water wasted after each use. this is a simple, sturdy, well-designed carbonator that works with my Sodastream bottles, as well as my Sodastream and Soda Sense CO2 cannisters. i'm very happy with my purchase.

I bought this Aarke carbonator over 2 years ago from Amazon. It replaced a Soda Stream Genesis that I had (still have) several years ago. II carbonate 2-3 bottles of water daily. I find the Aarke to be very substantial and easy to use. The only maintenance is to screw in the cylinder which is very simple. It is all metal as opposed to the Soda Stream Gensis, and it looks great on my counter. I personally do not use any of the flavors in my water; I like plain bubbly water. It has really increased my daily water intake. I buy my replacement cylinders directly from Soda Stream, and they deliver right to my door. Put your empties in the box, put the included return label on the box, and send them right back. Soda Stream bottles work perfectly with the Aarke. This Aarke is one of the most used items in my kitchen. If something ever happened to my house, this would be the first item I would replace. I cannot say enough about how much I really like it. This Aarke uses the blue screw-in cylinders. Hint: if you use bagged salad, put the salad in a zipper bag and fill it with air from the Aarke. The salad greens will last and stay crunchy in the refrigerator much longer.