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AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyzer

Name: AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyzer
Brand: AlcoSense
SKU: ALC-ULTRA
Rating: 4.9 (82 reviews)

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"Red Dot Design Award Winner"
The AlcoSense Ultra uses the same 200mm² professional fuel cell alcohol sensor as several UK, US & European Police Breathalyzers, taking accuracy, reliability and dependability to a new level.
Includes: 1 x carry case and 100 x mouthpieces.

Description

AlcoSense Ultra
Fuel Cell Breathalyser

Includes: 1 x carry case and 100 x mouthpieces.

If you’re looking for the ultimate personal breathalyzer – we think you’ve found it. The culmination of 3 years of research and development, the AlcoSense Ultra take accuracy, features and ease of use to a new level.

Ultra at a glance:

200mm² Fuel Cell Sensor – same as several UK, EU & US Police sensors
More than twice as accurate as award winning AlcoSense Elite
Selectable database of all drink drive limits worldwide
Download results to your PC
Blow Coach making it extremely easy to use
Winner – 2016 Red Dot Product Design Award

Designed from the ground up by AlcoSense in the UK with Patented new features, the Ultra packs the punch of a breathalyzer twice its price and brings near Police accuracy into the reach of the consumer.

Police Pedigree

The AlcoSense Ultra is the first consumer breathalyzer in the world to use the same 200mm² professional fuel cell alcohol sensor as several UK, US & European Police Breathalyzers.

Professional Sampling System with Temperature Compensation

The AlcoSense Ultra uses a professional grade sampling system to ensure that only deep lung air (the most accurate part of the breath) is measured by the sensor. It uses professional grade sensors to measure the blow pressure, flow rate and volume of breath exhaled and takes a reading when 1 litre of air has been exhaled, ensuring the most accurate sample is always taken. To improve accuracy even further, readings are fine-tuned according to temperature. These sensors also allow the Ultra to get clever with BlowCoach™

Memory Recall & PC Connectivity

The AlcoSense Ultra will store 128 results in its on-board memory with date and time stamps, using USB and AlcoSense’s software (click here for the software) the results can be downloaded to your Windows PC for analysis and record keeping.

BlowCoach™

Most issues while doing a breath test are caused by either blowing too hard, too soft or not for long enough, and with some products this can also cause inaccurate results. BlowCoach™ is a Patent Pending technology from AlcoSense which makes it simple to do the perfect test every time!

The Ultra shows you real-time on screen feedback of how you’re blowing. All you need to do is keep the top pressure bar in the middle, and keep blowing until the bottom volume bar is full.

Blowing at too softly

Blowing correctly

Should you get it wrong, this is where the Ultra gets really clever. Using it’s on board sensors the Ultra diagnoses exactly why the test failed and gives you tailored tips so you can quickly get it right next time.

BlowCoach™ dramatically reduces the learning curve of using a breathalyzer and makes operation simple.

Eliminating Under-Reading

Every breathalyzer has an accuracy tolerance of +/- X.XX of the reading – the smaller the number the more accurate the breathalyzer claims to be. The AlcoSense Ultra has some clever software to eliminate the downside – i.e. instead of having a tolerance of +/-0.10‰BAC, the AlcoSense Ultra’s tolerance is +0.07‰BAC, -0.00‰BAC. This means the Ultra will read a little on the safe side, not too low and more three times as accurately as the award-winning AlcoSense Elite.

Any Limit in the World – Literally

At a click of button the AlcoSense Ultra will work with any limit, anywhere in the world! Just select the country/region you’re driving in from the menu and using AlcoSense’s patent pending technology the Ultra sets every up for you according to the local legislation. It sets the limit, unit of measure and blood breath conversion ratio to allow accurate readings in either blood alcohol or breath alcohol. Should a limit change the unit can be updated through a software download from our support section. Ideal for cross border or even cross continent travel.

If you want to set your own self-imposed limit, for example maybe half the drink drive limit, you can do that too! Just select “Limit” from the main menu to adjust it to the limit you desire.

Award Winning Product Design

The AlcoSense Pro and Ultra won the prestigious 2016 Red Dot Award for Product Design. The Red Dot Design Award is an international product design prize awarded by the Red Dot Design Museum in Essen, Germany. In 2016, a total of 5,216 products were assessed for the award by a jury of 41 independent design professionals. Past winners of the award include Apple in 2001, BMW in 2007, LG in 2008, Porsche Design in 2012, Lenovo in 2013, Bose in 2014 and Dell in 2015. You can find out more by clicking here.

Red Dot Design Award Winner 2016

From the ground up, the product design communicates the AlcoSense Ultra's core values of simplicity and precision.

Detailed, Easy to Understand Results

AlcoSense Ultra features a full colour 1.8 inch (48mm) TFT screen which gives clear and detailed readings of your alcohol level in your choice of breath (mg/L or µg/100mL) or blood (%BAC or ‰BAC) readings. If you’re close to or over your chosen limit the Ultra will alert you not to drive.

No alcohol

Up to 80% of the limit

Close to or over limit

Time Until Sober & Retest Alarm

AlcoSense Ultra will even calculate how long it may take until you’ll be sober and show it with your results, see screen shots above and below. Want to have a reminder to re-test again later? No problem, just press the alarm icon and the Ultra will alert you to retest again later.

Sober in time shown with results, press the bell icon to set a re-test reminder

Easily adjust when the timer will remind you to re-test

Backlit “Twin” Blow Tube Receptor

The Ultra features a backlit blow tube receptor so it’s easy to put a blow tube even in low light. The Ultra works with both the “Pro” mouthpieces which feature a one-way valve to eliminate contamination from previous tests for ultimate accuracy, or the “regular” blow tubes used by the AlcoSense Lite and Elite.

Ultra Backlit

Re-Calibration Alert

Any breathalyzer requires re-calibration after a period of use, the AlcoSense Ultra has an industry leading calibration period of 12 months from the first time you use it. To improve reliability and user friendliness AlcoSense Ultra reminds you to recalibrate after 11 months of use. When calibration expires just post it to us and we will recalibrate it using Police spec Breath Alcohol Simulators and return it to you within 5 working days.

Temperature Alerts

If a breathalyzer is used outside its operating temperatures you can get erroneous readings due to temperature affecting the quality of the reaction inside the sensor. For your safety and protection AlcoSense Ultra will alert you if the unit goes outside its operating range (note the operating temperature is the temperature of the unit, not the surrounding air temperature) of 5°C~40°C. This means that, unlike rival brands, the Ultra will never let you perform a test when you could get an unreliable result.

Saturation Protection

Unlike rival brands, AlcoSense Ultra also protects you from inaccuracy caused by “Sensor Saturation”. Sensor Saturation can affect any breathalyzer, including Police units and is caused when extremely high levels of alcohol are blown directly into the sensor. Normally this happens when a breath test is performed shortly after drinking when alcohol is still present in the mouth, and the sensor becomes overloaded, known as “saturation”. Readings taken after a saturation event can be unreliable until the sensor recovers. For your safety and protection, rather than allowing potentially unreliable readings to be shown, AlcoSense Ultra will enter a protection mode which allows the sensor to recover before allowing further tests.

Quality & Reliability Assured

The AlcoSense Ultra is manufactured under ISO13485 conditions, the benchmark in medical device quality systems. After calibration, each unit is then tested 3 times for accuracy before leaving the factory meaning that the Ultra is a device you can rely on.

Spec

Additional Information

Suitable for	Consumer Use, Medical Use, Workplace Use
Awards	Red Dot Product Design Award 2016
Certified Standard	ISO13485
Product Accuracy	+0.07‰BAC, -0.00‰BAC
Sensor Type	Fuel Cell
Sensor Size (mm²)	200 mm²
Police Sensor	Same fuel cell sensor as used in several UK, US and European Police breathalysers
Breath Sampling System	Professional
Don't Drive Alert When Close to Limit	Yes
Adjustable Don’t Drive Alert Level	Adjustable - Pre-Loaded Database of Worldwide Limits, Adjustable - Any UK/Irish/Scottish Limit
BlowCoach* - Real time blowing feedback	No
Features - Ease of Use	Backlit Mouthpiece Receiver, BlowCoach - live on-screen blowing feedback, Don't Drive Alert When Close to Limit, Download Results to PC, Re-Calibration Reminder, Re-Test Alarm, Shows Estimated Time Until Sober, USB Port for Updates & Improvements
Features - Accuracy	Breath Sampling Sensors, Sensor Overload Protection, Sensor Purge for Better Accuracy, Temperature Compensation
Unit of Measure	%BAC (Blood Alc), mg/L (Breath Alc), µg/100mL (Breath Alc), ‰BAC (Blood Alc)
Reading Detail	Up to 3 decimal places
Max Reading (‰BAC)	4.0
Test Memory	128 tests with date and time stamp
Screen Size (Diagonal)	48mm
Screen Type	Full Colour TFT
Mouthpiece Type	Blow Tubes, Professional Mouthpieces
Re-Calibration Period	12 Months
Re-Calibration Cost	£29.99 inc VAT
Expiry Date	No
Product Dimensions	(H x W x D): 107 x 55 x 29 mm
Product Weight	152g (Including Batteries)
In The Box	1 x Breathalyzer, 100 x Professional Mouthpieces, 3 x AAA Batteries, Carry Case, Instruction Manual, Micro USB Cable
Warranty	12 Months (Register your unit for 3 years)
EAN	5060318910168

Media Reviews

Media Reviews

"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."

"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.

"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.."

Read the full article here

4 Star Review

"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"

Rating: 9.5/10

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

Read the full article here

Customer Reviews

Rated 4.9/5 from 82 customer reviews

Excellent by Sarah moody on 01/09/2024

Excellent product. Thoroughly recommend. Wanted to give it 5 *

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Excellent by jgry on 28/08/2024

A good reliable and apparently accurate product, very efficiently supported.

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Alchosese ultra by Rastler on 02/08/2024

Build quality Excellent, straightforward setup, it is like a padlock on your driving license, drink drive limits are one so low not worth taking your car out if you are going have more than one drink even at that in certain parts of the country the legal limit can be different ( Scotland ), where it comes into own is in the morning, according to some reports morning rush hour traffic has an elevated accident stat and many found guilty of drink driving are in the morning. The home Breathalyzers make you make better choices.
Only drawback, it was ordered from Halfords and there customer online service is totally unfit for purpose.

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By Bob 30/06/2024 by Robert on 30/06/2024

I bought this online. This is my third Breathalyzer from Alcosense. I started off with the cheapest at the time. That lasted a number of years till I decided to upgrade and upgrade again to the ultimate. I have found these to reliable and accurate and I would not look elsewere.

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Fantastic product by Sam on 18/05/2024

I purchased this product from Halfords. It is easy to use and very reliable.

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Just brilliant! by Luke on 18/04/2024

I recently took a road trip through Europe and brought along the AlcoSense Ultra Breathalyser as a precautionary measure. It turned out to be one of the best decisions I made for the trip. Not only did it ensure my safety, but it also provided me with peace of mind throughout my journey.

The device is incredibly easy to use and offers reliable, accurate results in just a few seconds. Whether I was dining out with friends or enjoying a glass of wine at a picturesque vineyard, the AlcoSense Ultra allowed me to confidently monitor my blood alcohol level before getting behind the wheel.

One of the standout features is its intuitive interface and digital display. The clear, easy-to-read screen made it simple to understand the readings, even for someone not very tech-savvy. The breathalyser also has customizable alert levels according to local legal limits, which was incredibly useful as I drove through different countries with varying regulations.

Compact and lightweight, it fit perfectly in my glove compartment without taking up too much space. The rechargeable battery lasted the entire trip without needing a charge, which was a pleasant surprise.

Overall, the AlcoSense Ultra Breathalyser is an essential tool for anyone planning a road trip. It prioritizes safety, ensuring you remain under the legal limits in different countries and regions. This device is a small investment that can make a huge impact on your journey. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to stay safe and responsible on the road.

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Excellent by AJ on 21/01/2024

Purchased from Halfords. I can confirm this product is an excellent investment. Easy to use and easy to store

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Big fan by PATRICK on 21/12/2023

Been using AlcoSense for about 10 years now and am now using an Ultra model. Wouldn’t be without it at Xmas time and have given younger drivers a basic model for Xmas presents in the past.

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Crazy not to by SimonB on 07/11/2023

What a terrific unit. Compact, highly accurate and breathtakingly easy to use and understand.

Why wouldn't anyone who enjoys a drink, even modestly, not invest in the peace of mind that they are safe as a driver when they "need" to drive? The risks are too easy to avoid by self testing.

Ever more businesses, quite rightly, are taking a zero tolerance stance on alcohol and doing 100% non-optional breath tests when attending site. The cost of the BAC device compared with the loss of a career is a simple calculation.

I bought the ULTRA a short while ago. Thoroughly impressed with it and the company values that seem to go behind its development.

The peace of mind it offers is more than worth the money.

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Excellent product by Darren on 07/09/2023

This is the 5th year of using the Alcosense Ultra. I have it calibrated every year and recently traded it in for a New one.

I’ve been so impressed with it as I drive for a living and the vehicles I use have breathalysers in them and must produce a 0.08 pass before starting the coach.

It’s well worth the money I’ve paid when you think it could be the end of a £40k job.

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very good product by Silvabak on 18/07/2023

good sturdy product and the case is a great touch so it can be stored in the car

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Great Quality, easy to use by Shep645 on 04/07/2023

Quality product and easy to use and gives confidence in the results. Feels substantial

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May be a few bob to lay out..but SOO WORTH IT ! by Si2u on 01/07/2023

I bought this directly from Alcosense UK recently, and during this process was mighty impressed with Karl who answered all my questions, and ensured a very pleasant transaction.

So the unit arrived, and I immediately tested it.
A good friend of mine in the PSNI, and - off the record of course lol..
I carried out a home test by consumed 4 cans of cider(4.5% alcohol each).
We did the test with both the police unit and this Alcosense Ultra exactly 1 hour after the last sip.
I was astonished to see the results incredibly were EXACTLY the same.
Wow I couldn't believe it. I was expecting them to be very similar, so was amazed when they completely matched ????.

For the record the readings on both were 0.43 mg/L.

As a professional driver - this is probably the best purchase I have ever made ????.

Thank you Karl & Alcosense ????

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Brilliant, by Mark on 31/05/2023

Brilliant, very easy to operate and the results are very quick
Great product.

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Great Product! by Ais-Survivex on 08/03/2023

Recently purchased, very easy to use - great product.

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Alcosense Ultra by peterjohn on 19/01/2023

I work random times and sometimes (not often) a job might come in and I think that if I had a single trace of alcohol in my system I would never forgive myself. So I don't take them. This piece of kit will help me make sure. Very solidly made and simple to use. I, for one, certainly don't mind paying more for the best device out there. More money = no risk = less stress = safety first. Recommended.

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Excellent by JACR on 03/01/2023

Had 2 breath testers over the years, but felt that I should get a new one. My principal issue with the older ones I have used is that the readings were never a full digital output PLUS the big one was you had to wait ages for it to 'warm up'. This is literally 2-3 seconds turning on , and then 10 seconds to prepare itself for a reading. It is expensive, but nothing compared with the risk of something happening, be that physical, or financial to yourself or someone else.

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Very useful tool for safety and career by Fusion2025 on 13/12/2022

This my second Alcosense breath tester. I keep one at my house and the other at my partner's as she uses it also sometimes. The products are really useful and install confidence that you are safe to drive without the fear of hurting someone, yourself or your career. The cost is reasonable when compared to the alternatives.

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Well Worth the Money by Dokalg on 25/11/2022

I purchased a AlcoSense Ultra a few weeks ago as it is coming up to the Christmas/Party session and I just didn't want to take the chance that even the one drink on an evening could take me over the legal limit. I went for the highest quality, as the cost of a conviction is so much higher. I can honestly say I'm very happy with the quality of the product. The only thing that surprised me was it wasn't very easy to get a reading, and I'm glad that I was able to practice a few times, as you don't want to have that happen in an actual situation where you might already be stressed. Hence, the blow coach is an excellent feature.

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Good quality product by Richard on 26/10/2022

Good quality product and so easy to use.
Still not confident of the accuracy as a few times I've felt I would be close to the limit but got a green light.
Overall I would say it's good value with the case and 100 mouthpieces

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*** AlcoSense ULTRA change levels - if you wish to have nice sleep, this is your choice ***
by ART on 07/10/2022

You're all wondering who smart in their right mind will spend £ 250 on a small box that looks like a toy ?! Don't hesitate even a minute longer… why? Because spending £ 250 on a breathalyzer that works the same as the police one will not give you the sign of an equation after spending £ 1000 on a lawyer and incurring other additional financial costs, however, no moral losses will be reimbursed ... shame, depression, limitations in personal life after losing driving licenses and most importantly, you become an HRO criminal and remember your details will stay on the "blacklist" forever. For the money you spend, you can buy 8 such breathalyzers. Anyone who asks me what breathalyser to buy to feel confident, so that I can drive a car, I will recommend this breathalyzer in the Ultra version. Easy to use, quick results immediately after the test and a short waiting time to start the test. I still have an older version of "Zero" that I will give to my partner. Remember "do not drive while you were drinking" test yourself first before you make a decision to sit behind the "steering wheel"

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Peace of mind by Trevor Felstead on 14/09/2022

Easy to use and invaluable peace of mind. Even if only occasional use we would not be without the AlcoSense Ultra

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Peace of mind by Trevor on 12/09/2022

We have every faith in the Ultra and well worth the peace of mind, even if only used occasionally it is a great investment

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A must have by Paul on 15/08/2022

As I drive most mornings between 4/5am it’s essential that I’m 100% sure I’ve zero alcohol in my system.
I’ve used plenty of alco sense products and the quality and support are second to none, would definitely recommend

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EXCELLENT INVESTMENT by Brandon on 14/07/2022

After a lot of thought about the need for my own breathalyzer, then the model to choose and finally the cost, I took the leap and bought the best. It's so easy to use and provides an immediate result that I know I can trust. It may sound like a lot of money, but it's nothing compared to the possible financial and personal impact of losing my driving license. Absolutely brilliant bit of kit.

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Great Solution by Taêlre on 08/06/2022

I have had the Pro since November 2016. It's always been useful, how accurate it is, I don't know, as I have nothing to compare it to. I sent it off for its 4th calibration and was advised that it would need a new fuel cell sensor in the device. I took this as an opportunity to get a brand new upgrade, the Ultra which was at a discounted price. It was more than the new sensor but it includes 100 mouth pieces. So it was effectively for a new device and an upgrade at that. All this was explained by a helpful staff member on the phone, which was great too.

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A Must For Every Professional Driver! by Rob on 22/03/2022

Can’t believe how accurate the AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyser is!…it’s a great peace of kit that does what is says on the box a few times in the morning after when I felt I was sober and okay to drive once I tested myself with the AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyser the reality set in as the AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyser informed me I was still over the limit and also informed me how it would be before I would be sober and safe to drive!…this thing is brilliant and must for every professional driver and you can be reassured it has the same fuel cell as the UK police forces use in there breathalyser that’s how accurate the AlcoSense Ultra Fuel Cell Breathalyser is!…I should of bought this a long time ago!!!

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A Life SAVER by Noel on 01/03/2022

After a lot of research, and never having owned any form of breathalyser, I kind of jumped in at the deep end and decided to go straight in at the top end.

And with my Blue light discount, it softened the blow a bit.

I can’t fault it, downloaded the instruction manual as easier to read. The booklet is fine…..my eyes…..not that great.

It does need an update, but I use a Mac so will have to use a friends laptop to this. Not a issue

All I will say is read and follow the instructions, you can’t go wrong. Pay close attention to the do’s and dont’s, if you ignore these then you just wasted your money.

My reasons for the purchase, for me it’s a deterrent.

It’s not the cheapest, but life is not either. Piece of mind

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ultra breathalyser by JD on 20/01/2022

Well made product, easy to use.Includes blow tubes and a sturdy
case. Would recommend this is the 3rd Alcosense I have purchased

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Great product. by Kaz on 16/01/2022

Easy to set up and use. Expensive but worth it to get an accurate rating. Would highly recommend.

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Great Peace of Mind by Alan on 11/01/2022

I have had a Pro for a few years now and have upgraded to the Ultra. Easy to set up and use. After sales service from the AlcoSense team is second to none. I would highly recommend this product for safety and peace of mind.

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Good Product by Charlie on 17/12/2021

Great Piece of kit, expensive but is well worth it for an accurate result, would recommend to any driver, easy to use!

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very technical piece of kit by john on 12/11/2021

I previously had the Pro model which was so good that I have now upgraded to the Pro Ultra . Although more expensive my past experience leaves me confidant that I am doing the right thing and protecting my self the morning after .
Incidentally the staff at Alcosense are very friendly and helpful

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Good geature by Mark on 08/11/2021

I purchased the Alcosense Ultra in November 2021
Delivery was quick and arrived in perfect tr condition
Had a less expensive model about 4 years ago and decided to upgrade to the police standard model
One impressive feature is the unit gives you an estimated time (hours) to sober which makes you think

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AlcoSense Ultra Breathalyser by Len on 02/10/2021

A remarkable piece of kit giving assurance of not driving whilst over the limit.
Outstanding technology but a bit pricey but worth it for the peace of mind in not losing your driving licence.

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Review of Alcosense Ultra Breathalyser by Len on 02/10/2021

Does everything it says on the tin.
An amazing piece of equipment providing confidence and accuracy.
Quite pricey but well worth it compared to losing your licence!!
Highly reccomended

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The value of peace of mind? Priceless. by Jeff on 14/09/2021

The Ultra is an easy to use and very accurate product. If you want or need the most accurate tester that will give you peace of mind (and keep you legal) then this is it. I have been surprised by how different people metabolize alcohol at very different rates (friends and family using my Ultra get different but consistent readings to me and each other). So my advice is don't leave things to chance and get one of these, if you can.

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Should have bought one of these years ago - worth every penny by Jules on 29/08/2021

Pros: extremely easy to set up and use; very compact - love the carry case that has a room for up to 10 tubes; great value for money considering the quality and of the kit, it's ease of use and getting 100 tubes with it; I love how compact it is - it's not even a big as the palm of my hand; I appreciate that it 'rounds up' your reading so you are never risking being over the limit within I think 20% it said; and lastly very efficient delivery via DHL. Cons: I honestly can't think of any; admittedly it isn't cheap at £250 - but it's worth it I think assuming it lasts for a good number of years with looking after. I'll be making a point of getting it recalibrated every year to keep it super accurate.

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Great product by C3po on 18/08/2021

Had alcosense products for years now . Just upgraded to Ultra. Wouldn't be without one . Would recommend these products to anyone wishing to keep themselves and others safe .

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Great by Akcosoe on 10/06/2021

Great piece of kit, vital as a professional driver. Worth the money to be safe, and ensure others are safe too

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Excellent product by Bertoridan on 01/06/2021

We updated to this model from the Pro. So far so good. The unit is easy to use and comes with a very useful carry case which we would recommend after some over eager dog chew outer case damage to our last unit. Customer responsiveness we have always found to be second to none. A quality product and service.

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Great by D.oakley ltd on 09/03/2021

I Just received this ulta model to do random tests on subcontractors and its very accurate , well worth the money a great piece of kit.

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Excellent! by Petay on 12/02/2021

This is my 2nd Alcosense unit as after many years, my first one was beyond calibration due to its age. My first one, (The Pro), was absolutely fantastic and so is this one! (The Ultra), it is great having the piece of mind knowing you can drive safely the following day after a night out. The customer services from these guys is second to none too! Thank you Alcosense.

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Purchase by Stella Jones on 24/08/2020

Kit came very quickly easy to use, good instructions

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Great quality by Tonyjacko on 06/07/2020

Good quality product and easy to use. This is the third unit I have purchased, upgraded each time and reliability has been great on all of them. Provides peace of mind the following day.

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Reassuring Quality & Accuracy of Readings by Skipy on 17/11/2019

I'm writing this review after using the Ultra for 3 months.
I have just updated the unit via the AlcoSense website which was simple enough.
This is a quality, accurate and simple to use Breathalyzer!
Everything from initially setting up the unit, inserting the mouthpiece, blowing into the unit correctly (using the on screen BlowCoach) and reading the results, is quick, simple and logical.
I have had no problems whatsoever to date.
I purchased this unit to replace a 3yr old Drager 3000 unit which had just been calibrated. Before I sold the Drager, as a comparison, I used both units during a 2 week holiday, leaving a few minutes between each test.
When comparing the readings on both units, I am pleased to say that they are reassuringly similar, with the Ultra marginally on the cautious side, which can't be a bad thing.
Whilst on this holiday in the Republic of Ireland (where the limit is lower than England), it was necessary to adjusting the settings. This again, was a very simple process.
As a Professional Driver, I conclude by Highly Recommending the Ultra as an Accurate, Reassuring Breathalyzer and the 3yr Warranty and reasonably priced annual Calibrations make it a logical choice.

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Accurate and dependable by Ian Walker on 29/07/2018

This is a top end product, with trust worthy British Engineering.It’s just dependable, which is what you need to protect not only your licence, but also your job.The occasional night out, need not be a morning lottery.

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Accurate and dependable by By A customer on 29/07/2018

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Excellent by Review on 23/06/2018

I have had a number of alcosense breathalysers in the past but this really is a masterpiece. It’s extremely easy to use and far more accurate than any other breathalyser I have used. The blow meter is also very useful. On previous breathalysers I think I was blowing too hard and they always over read my alcohol limit. Can thoroughly recommend even though it is on the pricey side.

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Excellent by By A customer on 23/06/2018

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A must for all drinkers by RBowman on 16/06/2018

Everyone who drinks should have one of these. I use it for “the morning after. I’ve had an AlcoSense breathalyser for a number of years and been delighted with it. I thought that I would upgrade to the Ultra. Very easy to use and a super design. The menus are user friendly. It arrived the day after I ordered it, excellent service. I recommend this item with no reservations.

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A must for all drinkers by By A customer on 16/06/2018

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... of the Alcosense lower level models before and been delighted so decided to buy a top of the range ... by John Selwood on 25/05/2018

We have had a number of the Alcosense lower level models before and been delighted so decided to buy a top of the range one when we wanted a replacement. It's superb. Very easy to use and very accurate results so far as we can tell (we have both tested it after consuming varying amounts of alcohol at home) So if we go out and I have one drink I will test myself before driving to ensure I am well under.

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... of the Alcosense lower level models before and been delighted so decided to buy a top of the range ... by By A customer on 25/05/2018

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Seems like a great product so far! Though MAJORLY under-publicised! by Bulk Bobson on 24/01/2018

Bought this for my girlfriend for Christmas. She's been wanting one for a long time but couldn't justify the spend. Managed to nab it for £200 on Black Friday weekend.I was very wary about buying this as there is limited information on the specific product (slightly more on their other products). Some reviews I questioned whether they were genuine, and seemed to appear on multiple sites, and no matter how hard I looked, I couldn't find proof of the Reddot Design Award anywhere other than the Alcosense website.That being said, as far as we can tell it's a great bit of kit. Yes it's a little pricey, and whilst my girlfriend admitted I could well have gone for one of their cheaper products, she also accepted at the same time that she would feel much more comfortable trusting this one in comparison.On the one hand, you can only take their word for it that it is legit because you can't exactly compare it to a police Breathalyzer yourself. That being said, we have tested it a few times after having a couple of drinks (READ THE INSTRUCTIONS, using it too soon after drinking can damage the sensor, and the alcohol may not be completely in your blood stream), and readings appear to be accurate when comparing to how you would assume your levels to be according to both units consumed and time since last drink.The breathcoach is a MUST. My girlfriend's got it spot on now, but I still struggle with it, and know if I had one of the models that lacks this feature I would never get a reading! Very useful indeed.Had a few issues in downloading the software updates too due to warnings (addressed on their website) that the file isn't commonly downloaded.IN A NUTSHELL - seems like a great product. Blowcoach is brilliant, the case and mouthpieces it comes with are brilliant, and we feel we trust what it tells us. Price is a little steep aye. The look and feel of this product is great. It DOES NOT feel cheap in any way.WHY ONLY FOUR STARS? - The difficulty in finding information on the product before buying made me very wary for the amount of money. Help us out Alcosense! Publicise this more, have more interviews with papers and WELL KNOWN websites + publications. Show us some proof of the Red Dot Design Award and try and get more video reviews etc. Work out the issues with the firmware file not being trusted with browsers and Virus Software.Otherwise. Great!

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Seems like a great product so far! Though MAJORLY under-publicised! by By A customer on 24/01/2018

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Well worth it if you need a good reliable unit by SO8 on 14/12/2017

I already had the Alcosense Pro but wanted the most accurate one I could get. I was concerned the Pro model was under reading but there are so many variable's attached to drinking and the human body it is often difficult to know where you stand 'drinking'. I always get a taxi on the night but this was bought for the morning after - just to make sure. I drink, I lose my job - so the cost of this unit made sense. Yes, I am paranoid having two but one stays at home and one in the car for when I am staying away for a night or two.Both units read effectively the same so I am confident they are both working ok. Would i pay extra again for the dearer one - bearing in mind it is £100 more. Well, yes, as it comes with a load of tubes and a case which adds to the cost of the cheaper unit. It had the full size fuel cell but seemingly the Pro unit as opposed to Ultra is, to me at least, as accurate. If anything the cheaper unit over read slightly which I don't have an issue with at all !The build is good. The display to tell you how hard to blow and for how long is excellent and the unit starts up quickly. The Pro takes a lot longer to analyse the alcohol in your breath compared to the Ultra which is extremely quick. The Ultra also shows a zero reading where the cheaper unit just says 'below 9' if using the UK measurement of alcohol/breath levels.I am very pleased and have come to this from the old £60 Alcosense model which finally died last year.My job is vital to me and I think to prevent inadvertently driving the morning after whilst still over the limit this unit is worth the money. Expensive, yes, but how much is your job worth ?

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Well worth it if you need a good reliable unit by By A customer on 14/12/2017

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Five Stars by Michael Major on 12/10/2017

Great bit of kit.

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Looks and feels great...not sure why results vary so much from elite? by Amazon Customer on 12/06/2017

Previously had an alcosense elite and decided to upgrade to the Ultra. Unit looks and feels fantastic and seems to work exceptionally well...what's great is it's very easy to use and doesn't need to be set up with diluted alcohol like the elite. Only slight concern for me is that the readings are very different...I've been using them both at the same time and they do seem to vary quite a bit so not sure which one is accurate...assume it's the Ultra?

AlcoSense says: If you have had the Elite for some time and not had it re-calibrated this is most likely the reason for the variation. You should have your breathalyser calibrated once a year, the longer it goes without calibration the more the reading may drift.

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Looks and feels great...not sure why results vary so much from elite? by By A customer on 12/06/2017

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Unfortunately I had to return this product as I do ... by By A customer on 04/06/2017

Unfortunately I had to return this product as I do not trust what it was telling me.I carried out some tests (where I did not drive) just to see how it compared with what I was expecting, and in all cases used the product in accordance with their instructions.One hour after drinking two pints of 3.8% beer my reading was 0.37 against a limit of 0.8.An hour later I consumed half a bottle of 13.5% wine and tested again an hour later, and the reading was 0.5; again apparently within the limit.I contacted the manufacturer who said the readings seemed light and to send the unit back for testing. They confirmed that the unit was working correctly and on that basis I returned it for crediting.

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Five Stars by Tony G. on 22/02/2017

Easy to use & of good quality

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Brilliant service, couldnt ask for more by Allan on 09/01/2017

Had the elite for 3 years and loved it, decided it was time to upgrade as my sensor was over due re calibration and i was delighted that alcosense gave me £50 for my elite which cost about £60 3 years ago.
I recomend alcosense products and think every one that drives should have one, youl be surprised at the results the day after a night out.
Thank you alcosense for your existing customer care if only other companies would follow your standards

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Best Breathalyser I have used by Nick Brown on 29/12/2016

Not a cheap bit of kit - but worth every penny. Easy and quick to use, better than any other breathalyser I have ever used. I like the feature that gives you an estimate of when you should re-test if you are over the limit. I would recommend to anyone!

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Best Breathalyser I have used by By A customer on 29/12/2016

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Excellent product. by Angus Nicolson on 02/11/2016

Already have the elite but find the Ultra gives you a greater sense of confidence. Excellent product.

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Excellent product. by By A customer on 02/11/2016

Already have the elite but find the Ultra gives you a greater sense of confidence. Excellent product.

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Excellent piece of equipment by Davmor on 30/10/2016

Excellent piece of kit. Just need to get used to how the mouthpiece is inserted. Also for the price of the machine it would have been good if a case could have been included in the price- even if moderate cost was added to the purchase price.
Otherwise a very sound investment

AlcoSense says: Thanks for the positive review. We noted you said that you didn't get a case, this is included with the Ultra free of charge. If this was missing we're really sorry, please call us on 0800 195 0088 with your unit serial number and we'll sort that out for you straight away.

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Why Risk Your Licence When Alcosense is Available by Diehard on 28/10/2016

I originally purchased the Alcosense Lite, then after watching a top gear programme I purchased the Alcosense Elite which I thought was superior. Then when Scotland reduced the alcohol limit I opted to splash out on the Ultra. Personally I think this is one piece of motoring kit every motorist should not be without., if you value your licence and like the odd tipple now and again why risk losing your licence just for the sake of spending a few pounds on any of the Alcosense range, if you can afford it go for the top of the range sensor you wont regret it.

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Must have purchase for safety and peace of mind by Tobias J on 27/10/2016

The most useful purchased I have made in years! You can wake up every morning safe in the knowledge you are ok to drive. Never again do you have to drive thinking you might be over the limit. Could not recommend highly enough.

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Not cheap but an excellent piece of kit. by AlanB on 27/10/2016

Had an Elite which was good but the Ultra is even better and easier to use.
Well made as was the Elite.

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This product is excellent well made and accurate the delivery was promt as ... by PAUL HALLIWELL on 10/08/2016

This product is excellent well made and accurate the delivery was promt as was the customer service when I required a little help with the settings. A quality product from a quality UK supplier.

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This product is excellent well made and accurate the delivery was promt as ... by By A customer on 10/08/2016

This product is excellent well made and accurate the delivery was promt as was the customer service when I required a little help with the settings. A quality product from a quality UK supplier.

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Five Stars by David McNaughton on 27/04/2016

Excellent results thus far, and Customer Services very effective

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Five Stars by By A customer on 27/04/2016

Excellent results thus far, and Customer Services very effective

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Excellent by Skatedad on 25/04/2016

Excellent. I cannot compare it to the police intoximeter as I would have to be drunk and stopped to compare! I use it in the mornings and I am sure it is accurate.
It was reviewed on a car program recently and matched the police unit.
A driving license saver.

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It is great, get one you won't regret it. by Papatoe on 25/04/2016

I am really pleased with my Ultra it seems to be accurate as I tried it against another make, and it is very easy to use.

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A splendid product by Djpel on 25/04/2016

Easy to use

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Five Stars by dplath on 29/03/2016

I love it

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Fours Stars by By A customer on 29/03/2016

Worked reliably for 18 months. It gave believable and reproducible results. I had it re-calibrated at 12 months as per instructions, broke at 6 months later, fix under the two year warrantee free of charge, then broke again a few months later. I really like it but wished it had lasted more than two years. I replaced it with a cut down commercial unit at three times the price requiring 6 monthly calibration, however, I believe this is the best in this price range. With all “tech” it has a limited life time.

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AlcoSense Ultra - good for keeping employees in check by Dave Rogers on 02/02/2016

The AlcoSense Ultra was bought to replace a {BRAND NAME REMOVED BY ALCOSENSE} breathalyser which had died. In comparison to our old breathalyser the AlcoSense Ultra is excellent. So much easier to use and seems very accurate - although I don't now have anything to compare it to. I own a same day courier company and we use it for testing the drivers before giving them the keys each day - as we're a small company I use it at the weekend sometimes and it's been great for that too! For testing other people it's easy to tell if the person being tested is trying to mess with the test as it shows you on screen how they're blowing so there's no excuse for throwing a test by trying to trick the breathalyser. We have set our own company limit which is half the UK limit and this is very easy to change in the unit settings. Design is rugged so I think it'll last well. No negatives so far. I would recommend it.

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