I’m bubbling with excitement - Ninja Thirsti
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Check out War Thunder for free today on PC, Console, and Mobile using our links! PC/Console: playwt.link Mobile: wtm.game Riley takes on the Ninja Thirsti, a soda machine that promises customizable fizz, flavor combos, and a simpler experience than SodaStream. Between flavor pods, noisy carbonation, and a showdown with SodaStream itself, does it actually make better fizzy drinks, or just complicate things? Buy a Ninja Thirsti at: geni.us Want us to unbox something? Make a suggestion at lmg.gg ► GET MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by affilimate.com Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Riley is THIRSTY 0:37 Busy packaging 1:44 Unboxing, design, and setup 5:23 Sponsor - War Thunder 5:56 Water reservoir & milk jokes 6:55 Flavor pods and first setup 9:29 First fizzy drink test 12:00 SodaStream comparison 14:13 Making a combo drink 15:27 Overall thoughts and pricing 16:36 Outro
The video opens with a playful introduction as the host teases being thirsty while introducing the Ninja Thirsty, a countertop carbonation device that promises customizable fizz and flavor combinations. The presenter walks through the unboxing experience, noting the box design, the CO2 canister, water reservoir, and flavor pods, while highlighting the device’s ability to carbonize directly into a cup, a feature intended to simplify the user flow. Early setup details are covered, including loading flavor pods, the flavor carriage, and the water indicator system, with commentary on how the machine supports mixing two flavors in specific ratios for customized drinks. The host then demonstrates the product in action, showing the carbonation process, the leveling of fizz, and the LED indicators that signal flavor strength and carbonation levels, while explaining the 128 ml and 24 oz combo options and the maximum fizz setting. A direct product comparison with SodaStream is presented, focusing on ease of use, flavor customization, and the perceived convenience of having water and flavor in one unit, followed by a taste test of lemonade and raspberry-lemonade mixes. The review moves toward practical considerations such as price, flavor pod bundles, and the potential premium of the Ninja Thirsty, concluding with a verdict that while the device is cool and convenient for soda enthusiasts, it comes with a premium and proprietary flavor ecosystem. The video closes with a reminder to subscribe for more tech content and a tease of another unboxing in a related series, framing the Ninja Thirsty as an espresso-machine-like DIY soda experience for enthusiasts who value customization and on-demand fizzy drinks. Overall, the host emphasizes the device’s novelty and potential as a party-friendly gadget while acknowledging its limitations and market positioning relative to traditional carbonation options. The energy remains light, humorous, and focused on the functional spectacle of customizing beverages, as the host weighs practicality against novelty. The video reaches a practical conclusion on whether this is worth the investment for casual users versus soda-head enthusiasts, urging viewers to weigh convenience, price, and flavor flexibility before purchasing.
Topics · consumer_electronics · kitchen_appliance · product_reviews · technology_reviews · unboxing
Questions answered
- What makes the Ninja Thirsti different from a traditional soda maker?
- The Ninja Thirsti allows direct flavoring and carbonation into a cup, supports flavor mixing in different ratios, and features a flavor carriage with multiple pods, aiming to streamline the drink-making process compared to models that require separate steps or bottles.
- Can you carbonate milk with the Ninja Thirsti?
- According to the video, milk carbonation is discouraged and should not be tested, as the device is not designed for milk and doing so could cause issues.
- Is the Ninja Thirsti a good value compared to SodaStream?
- The host notes a price premium and bundles, with SodaStream typically starting at a lower price; the decision depends on whether the user values integrated flavoring and convenience over potential cost savings.