Breville InFizz Fusion

The Breville InFizz Fusion is the obvious choice when a soda maker needs to double as kitchen sculpture. Its body is crafted from heavyweight stainless steel, offered in a palette of muted mattes and polished finishes, and topped with a nostalgic side lever that delivers carbonation with a satisfying mechanical feel. Pushing the lever activates a slow default pressure release that safely handles not only plain water but also fruit juice, wine, and even creamy mixtures—an unusual talent that makes it a cocktail‑hour hero. A manual fast‑release tab lets you speed things up when you simply want a bottle of sparkling water. In repeated tests, the InFizz Fusion produced aggressively bubbly, crisp seltzer whose effervescence lasted long enough to outshine many store‑bought brands. The machine’s heft keeps it planted firmly on the counter even when snapping a full bottle into place, and the bottom‑loading CO2 cylinder screws in smoothly without requiring alignment gymnastics. Breville includes thoughtful extras such as a juice filter and a silicone bottle brush, and the whole package is covered by a two‑year warranty. However, the price of admission is steep: at around $249 for the base unit without a CO2 tank—or $279 for the bundle—it costs nearly four times what the top‑performing portable options demand. The bottle attaches via a twist‑and‑lock motion that feels a hair more finicky than the simple snap‑on systems of some rivals. Aesthetically, the polished metal surfaces are fingerprint magnets and show water spots after every use, so a wipe‑down becomes part of the routine. For those who prioritize build quality, kitchen style, and the capability to turn a budget rosé into a celebratory sparkling wine, the InFizz Fusion justifies its splurge with a combination of elegance and all‑beverage versatility that few other machines can match.