AlcoSense Breathalyzer Reviews and Awards

Models:

AlcoSense Lite 2
AlcoSense Elite 3
AlcoSense Excel
AlcoSense Pro
AlcoSense Ultra


Previous Models:

AlcoSense Lite (discontinued)
AlcoSense Elite (discontinued)



What Car Best Breathalyser under £40

 

AlcoSense Lite - Winner – Best Breathalyser under £40.

"Excellent performer for such a low price. Follow the instructions carefully and this budget unit can punch above its weight. The AlcoSense Lite was the best of the cheaper models, and not far off the best mid-priced units. The Lite is the pick of the discount devices."

Full review can be read here

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Road Safety Analysis Group Test Winner

 

 Alcosense Lite

Road Safety Analysis AlcoSense Lite Results

 

"This was our cheapest device in our test, and can be picked up for around £40. It certainly doesn’t feel cheap though, and in my opinion has the nicest looking display of all of the devices we’ve tested. It’s results were around about on the mark. It performed formidably in the lab testing."

Reproduced with kind permission from Road Safety Analysis Ltd.

Read the full review here

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Diesel Car Breathalyser Review

Group Test Runner-Up
Winner: AlcoSense Elite

 

In December 2014 Diesel Car Magazine performed a group test of 9 consumer breathalysers, the AlcoSense Elite won the group test with the AlcoSense Lite coming in as runner up.

"Well priced for the quality. Ease of use is good. Very good accuracy with readout to one decimal place. Verdict is a simple and easy to use pocket breathalyzer"

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 Sunday Post Breathalyzer Group Test Winners

Group Test Runner-Up
Winner: AlcoSense Elite

On 7th December 2014 The Sunday Post newspaper performed a group test with 4 consumer breathalyzers pitched head to head against a Lion 500 Police Breathalyzer. The AlcoSense Elite won the group test, with the AlcoSense Lite finishing runner up. At the reference reading of 50mg/100ml of alcohol in blood the AlcoSense Elite exactly matched the Lion 500 Police Breathalyzer and after expetensive testing concluded:

"AlcoSense Lite: Closely matched Police standard unit"

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Traffic Safe AlcoSense Lite Review

 

"Breath testing specialists at AlcoSense have a range of breathalyzers that are affordable, portable and easy to use and TrafficSafe took the AlcoSense Lite model to test over a period of six months. It’s been passed around the office, flung into briefcases, kept in glove compartments, forgotten, accidentally set off a couple of times when sat on and subjected to the usual rigours endured by portable electronics but it still looks good, works well and even still has the original batteries in it. Interpreting the readings is also simple. The display shows the %BAC figure and a warning triangle if you’re close to the 0.8% limit and a “don’t drive” symbol if you’re 0.8% or over. At just under £40, the AlcoSense Lite is an inexpensive addition to the contents of your glovebox and highly recommended. 

Read the full review by clicking here.

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"An affordable and reusable tool for testing your blood-alcohol levels...a useful device, particularly for the morning after the night before.."

"..we think the AlcoSense Digital Breathalyser Lite will indeed give you a good guide as to whether you are risking driving over the allowed limit."

"...having this gadget on hand will certainly give you a quick sense check the morning after should you be in any doubt."

Read the full review by clicking here

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Fifth Gear Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"AlcoSense is incredibly accurate" 
To see the full review including their direct test against rival breathalysers and the Police breathalyser please click play on the video below.

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What Car? Magazine Best Breathalyzer Under £100

Last November What Car? Magazine performed one of the most scientific reviews of personal breathalysers ever done by a media company. They tested 8 devices on the market, ranging from £20 to £300 to find if, and how well they work. AlcoSense cleaned up in its price categories!

AlcoSense Elite - Winner – Best Breathalyser under £100.

"The AlcoSense Elite performed well in our tests, giving accurate results throughout. Good performance at a reasonable price."

 Full review can be read here: http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/introduction/1206295

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Wired Magazine Group Test Winner

In May 2015 Wired Magazine peformed a mini group test with 4 breathalyzers, the Alcosense Elite won both categories for both the Scottish and English Drink Drive Limit.

"The AlcoSense Elite delivered a reading of 0.76 when tested with the 0.80 solution - the closest of any to the Police breathalyzer. Blown through with the 0.50 BAC solution, it returned an exact reading."

Rated 9/10.

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Diesel Car Group Test Winner - AlcoSense Elite

In December 2014 Diesel Car Magazine performed a group test of 9 consumer breathalysers, the AlcoSense Elite won the group test with the AlcoSense Lite coming in a close second.

"The prestige breathalyzer, neat and easy to use, very accurate."

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 Sunday Post Breathalyzer Group Test Winners

Group Test Winner

On 7th December 2014 The Sunday Post newspaper performed a group test with 4 consumer breathalyzers pitched head to head against a Lion 500 Police Breathalyzer. The AlcoSense Elite won the group test, with the AlcoSense Lite finishing runner up. At the reference reading of 50mg/100ml of alcohol in blood the AlcoSense Elite exactly matched the Lion 500 Police Breathalyzer.

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Road Safety Analysis Group Test Winner

In December 2013 Road Safety Analysis Ltd, a not-for-profit road safety research company, performed a head to head test of 7 consumer breathalysers vs a Police issue Lion Breathalyser. The test had two elements, one to test the devices head to head in a ‘street’ real world environment and the second part to test the devices head to head in laboratory conditions using Police grade alcohol simulators. The AlcoSense Lite and Elite were both tested and came out highly recommended, the Elite winning hands down over the competition – even against breathalysers twice the price!

The full test can be read by clicking here:http://www.drivestart.co.uk/wp/news/breathalyser

Alcosense Elite

Road Safety Analysis Group Test Winner

"Without a doubt the leader in our street test was the Alcosense Elite. It consistently performed well against the police issue breathalyser, giving accurate readings every time… It’s very simple to use, and a lot of attention to detail has gone into the design… Priced at just £59.99, it can be bought in such stores as Halfords, and certainly would make me part with my money for that price."

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"If a fuel-cell breathalyser is beyond your budget, this semi-conductor Elite is a good buy. It couldn't match the accuracy of AlcoSense's fuel-cell units, but it was best of the rest by some margin" 

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The Times Review of AlcoSense Elite

"If you have had a heavy night and intend to drive the next morning, I suggest that you invest in AlcoSense, A mobile phone-sized breath-tester that can accurately measure if you are near or over the drink drive limit."

 

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Stuff Magazine Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Rather than join the 17% of drink drivers who are busted the morning after, the AlcoSense let’s you know when you’re safe to hit to road. It's remarkable how long into a Sunday you can get before you're legal."

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Geeks Tech Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Overall AlcoSense is highly recommended and a great bit of kit to own."

Watch the full review here

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MSN Motors Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"A peace of mind tool that could possibly save your licence - and your life - I think the AlcoSense is well worth its £60 price tag "

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Autocar Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"The AlcoSense is durable and easy to use, just breathe in to it and it tells you if you are over the limit… useful for the morning after."

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Telegraph Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Are you sure your blood-alcohol levels will have lapsed sufficiently by the time you drive your car the following morning? That's the kind of folly the AlcoSense is designed to combat: it is based around the same principles as police-spec breathalysers and provides an instant read-out that tells you whether or not you are fit to take the wheel."

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What Car? Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Test yourself. AlcoSense is a tool to help judge if you’re safe to drive the morning after. We tried AlcoSense and it proved to be accurate when compared with the Transport Research Laboratory’s equipment."

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Bella Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Just three large glasses can put you over the limit the next day. If AlcoSense comes out positive, get the bus!"

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T3 Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Breathalyse yourself, before the fuzz catch you doing an Alistair Stewart, with an AlcoSense Pocket Breathalyser. Be Safe"

 

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Motorboat Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"It won't stop you drinking but it will warn you if you're over the limit the morning after. It may not be the merriest Xmas present, but it could well be the most useful"

 

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Liecestershire Builder Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Seems like a good idea to us!"

 

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Daily Star Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"Don't get nicked the morning after the night before...buy AlcoSense"

 

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BBC Review of the AlcoSense Elite

"To prove my inebriation I test myself when I arrive back using an AlcoSense portable breathalyser. At 0700 the reading was clear..."

  

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"This could be the device that comes between you and a night in the cells"

"The AlcoSense Elite is an update of a classic that's been around for a couple of years now"  "The AlcoSense... works a treat...especially for those iffy morning-after drives."

Read the full article here

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"The AlcoSense Lite 2 personal breathalyser is a portable system that provides an extremeley accurate reading"

BMW November 2022

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“…it’s an accurate piece of kit that should be in every car owner’s armoury”

Diesel Car Magazine 
December 2019

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The AlcoSense Lite 2 has been added to the Auto Express HOT KIT list.

27th November - 3rd December 2019

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"AlcoSense dominate the market for breathalyzers in the UK and for good reason too. Although there are plenty of alternatives, we would highly recommend the AlcoSense devices where the brand offer a range of models to suit all budgets."

April 2022

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Best Gifts for Motorists:  While responsible motorists don’t drink-drive, it’s still possible to have alcohol in your system the following morning.  To make sure, you can test yourself with the Lite 2, the new personal breathalyser from AlcoSense.

London Evening Standard
03/12/2019

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This hand-held device by AlcoSense could stop thousands of drivers going over the limit….  A personal breathalyser helps remove potentially fatal guesswork when deciding whether to get behind the wheel the morning after you’ve consumed alcohol.

The Sun
08/11/2019

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"...great value for a solid breathalyser"

Trusted Car Products
16/08/2021

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Bunkered Best Christmas Gifts '22
December 2022

"The Alcosense Lite 2 gives an extremely accurate reading of your alcohol level and alerts you when you are close to or over the legal drink drive limit."

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The AlcoSense Lite 2 gives you clear results in seconds.  All you need for a reading is to turn the unit on, wait for it to count down to zero, then blow until it beeps.

SAGA Magazine
25/10/19

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“Why risk it? Get a decent breathalyser like the AlcoSense Lite 2”

December 2019

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“the difference between driving safely or under the influence”

Independent
December 2019

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So far as essential add-ons go, we’d say this is up there with the more important!

Performance VW, March 2020


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“Compact and accurate”

Practical Caravans
December 2019

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Sleekly designed in striking white, the pocket-sized AlcoSense Lite 2 is a great way of telling whether you've still got alcohol in your system the morning after.

November 2019

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"...In other words, it could be a genuine life, not to mention licence, saver."

Banzai Jap Car Magazine
November 2019

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“Easy to use and could save your licence. Just puff in to it and get a clear message if you should drive or not. No excuses.”

MotorSport Magazine
November 2019

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“The
 Elite 3 is a reliable alternative (to the Excel) for those who can’t stretch to £100”.

Auto Express October 2022

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The AlcoSense Elite 3 has been added to the Auto Express HOT KIT list.

4th March - 3rd April 2020

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“easy to use, small enough to fit in the palm of your hand and gives an alcohol reading in seconds.”

Independent
26/02/2020

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Fast Car AlcoSense Elite 3 Review

"Mighty impressive... for the money, it's the most accurate bit of kit in the world"

Fast Car Magazine
September 2020 Issue

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There is nothing I wouldn’t recommend about this product…  4.5 stars out of 5

Read the full article here

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Police carried out breath tests on 6,312 (motorcyclists involved in an accident in 2018) and the failure rate was 3.5%...  Best to get one of these then.

March 2020

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AlcoSense Excel

“The AlcoSense devices are class acts and the Excel is pretty much all the breathalyser you’ll need."

Auto Express October 2022

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Evo Group Test Winner Logo

Group Test Winner

26th April 2019

Rating: ★★★★★

"AlcoSense is the clear industry leader... On both price and performance, the Excel is a gem."

Read the full article here

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2018

Rating: ★★★★★

The AlcoSense Excel came out top in Auto Express Magaziine's breathalyser Group Test featuring ten breathalysers from 6 different brands! Testing under lab and real world conditions they concluded:

"AlcoSense has the edge here... [the Excel] proved accurate at all levels. A great combination of price and performance."

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21/7/17

The AlcoSense Excel was nominated by the German Design Council for the 2018 German Design Awards. It won the Medical and Transport categories for Excellent Design. 

 

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Sunday Times Driving Review of the AlcoSense Excel

11/11/2016

"Christmas can be a boozy time of year and many revellers hit the road the morning after a drop too many. Do them (and other road users) a favour with this breathalyser from top brand AlcoSense. We tested the AlcoSense Pro before Christmas last year but this new model promises even more."

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Telegraph review of the AlcoSense Excel

16/12/2016

"the Excel was compared with the results from a £2,000 police breathalyser. The police unit gave a reading of 0.333mg/L... with the same alcohol sample, the Excel gave an exact reading of 0.339mg/L."

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"AlcoSense dominate the market for breathalyzers in the UK and for good reason too. Although there are plenty of alternatives, we would highly recommend the AlcoSense devices where the brand offer a range of models to suit all budgets."

April 2022

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“Extremely accurate and will help to keep you safe the morning after the night before!”

29/10/2020

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The Guardian Breathalyzer Review

9/04/2017

“The AlcoSense Excel is [for] those who rely on their license for work or play, and who seek reliability and accuracy at an affordable price. We tested the accuracy of the AlcoSense Excel against a £13,000 evidential breathalyser used in Police stations and the readings were almost identical.”

Read the full review here (the article is below the Volvo Review)

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19/12/2016

"it's easier than you think to unintentionally drink drive the morning after a boozy Christmas evening if you went a bit too far with the Bailey's the night before...the AlcoSense Excel brings a new level of accuracy and reliability for drivers, a great passive-aggressive Christmas gift for your favourite booze hound friend"


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October 2020


"...we would certainly suggest having one of these at your disposal"


Trusted Car Products

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21/12/2016

"Setup is straightforward...Using the device is incredibly easy. It's quick, clear and leaves you in little doubt about whether you're over the limit or not.... AlcoSense Excel offers far greater accuracy and can be used again and again, handy for anyone who drives for a living."

Read the ful review here

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Evo Magazine

25/11/2016

"Class leading accuracy"

 

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30th November 2017

 

Rating: ★★★★★

 

“The AlcoSense Excel tells you unequivocally if you’re okay to drive. It’s reusable, looks great, and has earned a reputation as one of the best affordable breathalyzers on the market. It gives readings that reliably match those given by official (£13,000!) police readers; incredible given that it costs less than 100.”

Read the full review here

 

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18th May 2017

Rating: ★★★★★
Winner: Recommended Award

“AlcoSense Excel and Pro review: Are these the best breathalysers in the business?”

“Yes. The AlcoSense Excel and especially the Pro are great products. They’re easy to use and packed with thoughtful features and, most importantly, they’re accurate. But is it worth your while spending up to £150 on one? … Absolutely. These devices will tell you unequivocally and, with absolute clarity, if you’re okay or not to drive.”

Read the full review here

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19th May 2017

Rating: 9/10 

“The AlcoSense was consistent in both tests when compared to the calibrated alcometer [Lion 500 Police Breathalyser]. That's quite impressive… In the few weeks I've had the unit I've had no issues with testing, the unit has consistently produced a reading that matches what I expected given the drinks consumed.

It's compact, easy to use and reliable. If you're in the market for a breathalyser then you can't go wrong with this one.”

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12/07/2018

"Overall the Excel is incredibly simple to use, lightweight and can offer a sense of reassurance when you wake up. Although the AlcoSense Excel retails for £99.99, the sound of mind this product can provide is priceless."

Read the full review here

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Total 911 AlcoSense Excel Breathalyser Review

May 2017 Issue

"AlcoSense Excel is the perfect travel partner"

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07/12/2016

"It's extremely simple to use and fairly foolproof.....its accuracy and reliability make it a good choice.....the AlcoSense Excel is a reasonably priced way to get an accurate gauge on blood alcohol level" 

Read the full review here 

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Motorverso Review of AlcoSense Excel

24/11/2016

"If you are looking for a personal breathalyser, then get the AlcoSense Excel breathalyser...a high quality fuel cell breathalyser which has outstanding functions and accuracy to a sub-£100 price point."

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We tried the AlcoSense Excel to find out how easy aftermarket breath testers are to use. The Excel seems like a lot but it can be reused as many times as you like. This means you don't have to keep buying cheaper one-shot breath test kits. Another advantage of the AlcoSense tester is you can easily adjust the limit to match the legal drink-drive threshold of whatever country you're in.

Read the full review here

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MMM Breathalyser Award

July 2017 Issue of Motorhome Motorcaravan Monthly

“highly accurate and reliable, and has a compact and easy-to-use design. It features a slide mechanism

that keeps the sensor and blow tube receptacle covered when not in use, and the colour screen makes levels of tipsiness easy to read. Also, limits can easily be adjusted to the country you’re travelling in”

 

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Frost Magazine

24/11/2016

"We could not be more of a fan of this.....It is superb value and it can save your life and your job.....A brilliant device to keep in your bag"

"We can't recommend it enough"

Read the full review here

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GadgetHead masthead

Rating: ★★★★★

"The Excel's sensor is identical to the law enforcement version, just smaller, giving the Excel unrivalled accuracy at this price point"

"At only £100 there are no negatives to the Excel....and with the positives being potentially lifesaving it is a worthwhile investment"

Read the full review here

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March 2017

Rating: ★★★★★

"It's simple to use...gives you an instant reading... a valuable piece of kit. Highly recommended."

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Retro Cars Breathalyser Review AlcoSense Excel

May 2017 Issue

Awarded "Top Gadget" May 2017

"There's no doubt every car should have one of these in the glovebox!"

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March 2017

"We used a breath alcohol simulator, the same equipment used for calibration and accuracy checking Police evidential breathalysers, to compare the readings of the Excel and a £1,700 Police breathalyser. Both the Excel and the Police breathalyser showed exactly the same."

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"If you have any sense at all, you’ll never mix drinking and driving, but no matter how conscientious you are, there will always be the odd moment when you’re not sure if you’re over the limit"

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AlcoSense Pro

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Group Test Runner Up (AlcoSense Excel 1st - AlcoSense Pro 2nd)

26th April 2019

Rating: ★★★★

"it [the AlcoSense Pro] topped our accuracy test ahead of the AlcoSense Excel. AlcoSense is the clear industry leader: we suggest you pick the one that matches your budget. The Excel offers an excellent mix of price and performance - but if you can afford it, buy the Pro."

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"The AlcoSense Pro and Ultra have been awarded the international distinction of the Red Dot Award for exceptional product design against competition from multinationals including, Dell, Lenovo, LG, Apple, Logitech and many more. A total of 5,214 products from 57 nations were assessed by a jury of 41 independent designers, design professors and specialist journalists to decide the winners of the 2016 Red Dot Product Design Award, with the AlcoSense Pro and Ultra breathalysers winning the “Red Dot Award: Product Design”.

Red Dot has been an internationally recognised design award since its inception in 1955 and is recognised as a quality label for excellent product design. Past prize-winners include Siemens in 1995, Apple in 2001, BMW in 2007, LG in 2008, Porsche in 2012, Lenovo in 2013, Bose in 2014; and Dell in 2015.

Designed in the UK, the AlcoSense Pro & Ultra are the culmination of 3 years R&D and reflects AlcoSense’s values of simplicity, functionality and precision. The result is a breathalyser with near Police level accuracy and several patented innovations which bring a level of performance & ease of use previously unseen in the industry.

The product’s external design also impressed the jury by reflecting these values in a refined the external form with precise split lines and slide action with hidden mechanism, invisible battery compartment and backlit mouthpiece hole for use in low light conditions."

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2018

Rating: ★★★★

The AlcoSense Pro came second to the AlcoSense Excel in the 2016 Auto Express breathalyser Group Test, featuring ten breathalysers from 6 different brands! Testing under lab and real world conditions they concluded:

"Spend £50 more than on the AlcoSense Excel and you get quite a bit more with the Pro. It topped our accuracy tests by a small margin from the Excel. For the next step up, look no further than the Pro."

Read the full review here

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Sunday Times Breathalyzer Review

Rating: ★★★★★

The test involved using a machine to pump vapour from a solution of alcohol and water (using a human test subject introduces inconsistencies) into a Draeger police evidential breathalyser, which is used at police stations (they offer an industry-best ±0.03‰ BAC), and immediately after running the same test with the Pro.

The results: 

- Draeger Alcotest 9510: 0.312mg/l
- AlcoSense Pro: 0.32mg/l

The AlcoSense Pro got impressively close to the benchmark police evidential breathalyser. 

In addition, helpful features of the Pro include colour-coded results (red being over the limit), a backlit tube connector, the amusingly-named BlowCoach (shows in realtime whether you're blowing too soft or hard to get an accurate reading), and a handy Time Until Sober reading.

The Pro also works abroad as it includes a database of legal limits in various countries/regions — you simply tell it where you are and it'll do the rest.

the AlcoSense Pro appears to be a good investment for any law-abiding driver, especially during the Christmas party season, to make sure you're not caught out the morning after. The alternative could ruin your life.

Rating: ★★★★★

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 Telegraph Review of the AlcoSense Pro

"...a fresh level of accuracy in consumer breath-testing."

“It’s very straightforward to use…. to get the same features as the Pro you’ll have to pay approximately twice as much.”

“Its accuracy was proven in a demonstration in our office comparing an AlcoSense pro against a correctly calibrated, Home Office-approved breath alcohol simulator. Reassuringly, the Pro passed with flying colours.”

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The Pro was accurate on the ‘time before sober’ calculation, unlike the online calculator he tested it against.


November 2022

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Financial Times Breathalyser Review

8th July 2017

“A failsafe breathalyser for the international traveller”

Read the full review here

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AlcoSense Pro - AutoExpress Hot Kit

 

10th February 2016

"The sleek Alcosense Pro is handy and simple to use, with a high-spec fuel-cell sensor that gives almost the same accuracy as police kit. The sensor has accounted for a 10 per cent tolerance, to prevent giving an under-reading. It also helps control breath flow, so you don’t breathe too hard, too softly or not long enough – all explained on the hi-res colour TFT screen. If you’re over the limit, it’ll advise how long to wait until you’re sober. EXACTLY when are you safe to drive again the morning after a night out drinking? There’s no real certainty, so investing in a personal breathalyser is one way to be sure."

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The Sun Motors Breathalyzer Review

 

"Alcosense Pro is a top-of-the-range model and offers reliable accurate readings, which could prove priceless... As far as breathalysers go, this is one of the best"

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The Guardian Breathalyzer Review

"Designed in the UK, both breathalysers offer levels of accuracy, reliability and consistency that we as consumers have not been able to access until now."

"The units have several excellent features. They are pre-loaded with all the different limits in every country, so if travelling in Europe, for instance, you wouldn’t be caught out by different levels when crossing borders. Also, they feature an ‘estimated time until sober’ with an alarm that alerts you to re-test again when it is likely you will be safe to drive. The AlcoSense Pro costs £129.99 (£149.99 from February 2016) and the Ultra is £249.99 – which isn’t cheap but considering the alternatives could be a bargain."

Read the full review here

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Scottish Sun Breathalyzer Review

 

"An AlcoSense Pro breathalyser could be the smartest gift you buy this year. The Pro knows it is in Scotland, knows the limit and can even tell you when you can next drive. It uses a 121mm2 version of the 200mm2 “Fuel Cell” sensor used in several UK police forces. That sounds technical but this machine even gives you a lesson on how to give a breath sample properly with its BlowCoach mechanism. It doesn’t get any easier than that. — so there are no excuses for being over the limit."

Read the full review here

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"AlcoSense dominate the market for breathalyzers in the UK and for good reason too. Although there are plenty of alternatives, we would highly recommend the AlcoSense devices where the brand offer a range of models to suit all budgets."

April 2022

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"If you require a quick answer, the best breathalyzer is the AlcoSense Pro...".

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“[The AlcoSense Pro] has proved to be dependable, accurate, quality, and valuable. A great gadget, and one which should be high up in anyone’s Christmas list.

A big thumbs up from My Car Heaven. A sublime 10/10.”

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18th May 2017

Rating: ★★★★★
Winner: Recommended Award

“AlcoSense Excel and Pro review: Are these the best breathalysers in the business?”

“Yes. The AlcoSense Excel and especially the Pro are great products. They’re easy to use and packed with thoughtful features and, most importantly, they’re accurate. But is it worth your while spending up to £150 on one? … Absolutely. These devices will tell you unequivocally and, with absolute clarity, if you’re okay or not to drive.”

Read the full review here

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10th October 2017 Issue

“We’ve seen some pretty flashy breathalysers in our time. But with features like the Blow Coach and Time Until Sober, this one really does take the whole bloody biscuit tin.”

Read the full review here

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Diesel Car AlcoSense Pro Breathalyser Review

"We pitched the AlcoSense Pro up against the police evidential tester and it was absolutley spot-on for accuracy, every time. It's a neat little piece of kit too, small enough to slip into a pocket, smooth-looking and easy to use."

DieselCar Magazine, May 2016 Issue

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“One of the most advanced breathalysers around for its price. It’s basically a smaller version of what the police use.”

FQ Magazine, Autumn Edition

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11/08/2017

“the Pro is ahead of the game, condensing cutting edge technology and design into one super simple personal breathalyser… the best personal breathalyser available to buy right now.”

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Parkers Breathalyzer Review - AlcoSense Pro

"Just how accurate are home breathalyzers? We test one against a Police-spec unit.

We tested it [AlcoSense Pro] scientifically (not in the pub, honest) with some control alcohol measured to read just below the UK’s 35ml drink-drive limit. Tested on the sort of super-accurate unit the Police will use at the station for your conviction, we found our test unit [the AlcoSense Pro] read almost exactly the same as the Police device.

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Car Mechanics Review of AlcoSense Pro

“In the side-by-side comparison, the AlcoSense Pro proved to be as accurate as the larger machine [£13,000 Police breathalyser], as well as offering a number of innovations over other compact breathalysers.”

 

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Lorraine ITV Breathalyzer Review

The Lorraine Show, ITV 1

 

“It’s very easy to be still over the drink drive limit in the morning; and the ‘Morning After campaign’ the Police have been running are picking up a lot more convictions now than they did 10 years ago. It’s worth getting yourself a DIY breathalyser. The AlcoSense Pro works very well and you can use it as many times as you like”.

Dr Hilary Jones

"A really, really handy thing"
Lorraine Kelly

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"This device uses sensors developed from UK police units, so you can be sure you're safe to get behind the wheel if you've enjoyed a few drinks the night before."

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"A 5-6% margin of error is added so that it never under-reads, and it switches between different countries with a few clicks of a button."

" ...this is a cost-effective way of keeping you, your licence and other road users safe." 

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“delivers a level of accuracy that is on a par with police-approved devices”

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Rating: ★★★★★

“Easy to use and super accurate”

January 2018 Issue

 

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 "The Pro is sleek and modern looking, with a simplistic design." "Once set-up the device itself is actually quite quick to use."

"blow to hard, too soft or not long enough, the Pro tells you clearly where you have gone wrong...it couldn't be made much simpler."

"the Pro performed excellently"...."clear and easy to understand"

"For any person who drives frequently, and especially for those whose livelihood depends on it, the AlcoSense Pro is a perfect solution to allow them to be confident in knowing the alcohol level in their system..."

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Mighty Gadget AlcoSense Pro Breathalyser Review

20th July 2017

"one of the most accurate devices on the market.... if your livelihood is dependent on your driving licence then this could be a very wise investment."

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“At its price, the AlcoSense Pro is arguably the most advanced breathalyser on the market”

November 2017 Issue

 

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29th November 2017

“The AlcoSense Pro is top of the market. Right now, I wouldn’t be without it.”

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Road Magazine and Blog Logo

"One of the smartest, simplest & most effective car-related gadgets we've had the pleasure of testing. Compact, cool and clear."

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“Using the device is about as simple as it gets. Just slide the cover open, put the blow tube in place, follow the on-screen instructions of how long and how strongly to blow, and inspect the results. The breathalyser then tells you if you are under, close to or over the limit.”

Issue - October 2017

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AlcoSense Ultra

Red Dot Award AlcoSense

"The AlcoSense Pro and Ultra have been awarded the international distinction of the Red Dot Award for exceptional product design against competition from multinationals including, Dell, Lenovo, LG, Apple, Logitech and many more. A total of 5,214 products from 57 nations were assessed by a jury of 41 independent designers, design professors and specialist journalists to decide the winners of the 2016 Red Dot Product Design Award, with the AlcoSense Pro and Ultra breathalysers winning the “Red Dot Award: Product Design”.

Red Dot has been an internationally recognised design award since its inception in 1955 and is recognised as a quality label for excellent product design. Past prize-winners include Siemens in 1995, Apple in 2001, BMW in 2007, LG in 2008, Porsche in 2012, Lenovo in 2013, Bose in 2014; and Dell in 2015.

Designed in the UK, the AlcoSense Pro & Ultra are the culmination of 3 years R&D and reflects AlcoSense’s values of simplicity, functionality and precision. The result is a breathalyser with near Police level accuracy and several patented innovations which bring a level of performance & ease of use previously unseen in the industry.

The product’s external design also impressed the jury by reflecting these values in a refined the external form with precise split lines and slide action with hidden mechanism, invisible battery compartment and backlit mouthpiece hole for use in low light conditions."

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The Guardian Breathalyzer Review

 "Designed in the UK, both breathalysers offer levels of accuracy, reliability and consistency that we as consumers have not been able to access until now."

"The units have several excellent features. They are pre-loaded with all the different limits in every country, so if travelling in Europe, for instance, you wouldn’t be caught out by different levels when crossing borders. Also, they feature an ‘estimated time until sober’ with an alarm that alerts you to re-test again when it is likely you will be safe to drive. The AlcoSense Pro costs £129.99 (£149.99 from February 2016) and the Ultra is £249.99 – which isn’t cheap but considering the alternatives could be a bargain."

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 Logo Total 911

 

"The most accurate over-the-counter device currently available...Even compared to the hugely complicated static devices found in police stations (worth upwards of £10,000), the reliability and accuracy of the AlcoSense Ultra is hugely impressive, partly thanks to a new software calibration technique that prevents the device from under-reading.However,it is the day-to-day usability of the AlcoSense Ultra that should be its main selling point"

"...the device enables you to select literally any drink drive limit from around the world (from Australia to the UAE), making it the perfent partner for cross-country road trips,"

'Combined with its stylish and ergonomic design (the blowhole, for example, lights up for ease of use in the dark) the AlcoSense Ultra more than justifies its price making it a must-have for those who truly value their licence.."

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Rating: ★★★★

"the traffic light colours are easy to decipher"

"it handily indicates how long it will be until you are fully sober again"

"easy to use and the life of the AA batteries is maximised by its power-efficient components"

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Rating: 9.5/10

"The best unit on the market, bar none."

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