AlcoSense Breathalyzers Reviews 

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TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.8

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Considering 80 reviews, reviewers overwhelmingly had a great experience with this company. Customers consistently praise the products for their ease of use, high quality, and reliability, providing peace of mind for responsible driving. Many find the devices simple to set up and operate, offering clear and accurate readings that are essential for safety. The overall service experience is also highly regarded, with efficient processes for calibration and prompt delivery of products. However, some people were dissatisfied with certain aspects, such as the perceived value of some models or the necessity of annual recalibration costs. A few other people also felt that the device might not always provide precise readings when no alcohol has been consumed, showing a minimum rating.

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

They say first impressions are the most important. The Elite 3 looked and felt like it was made by my computer/tablet/phone company (No names). Setup was easy – and so is daily (?) use. Obvious... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product is easy to use and provides great reassurance, even if you have only consumed a small amount of alcohol the previous evening. The annual calibration check is very efficiently carried out... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Just purchased the AlcoSense Pro. Feels and looks quality, instructions easy to follow without any over complicated processes. All accessories for the product seem reasonably priced and have just orde... See more

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Considered buying one for some time. Went direct to alcosense's website and bought the fuel cell one for £99.99. Delivered the next day, clear simple instruction to set up and use. It will provide rea... See more


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great quality and accuracy just what…

Great quality and accuracy just what you need testing your staff, we have 30 drivers that we have to test at least 4 times a year, we have used the Alcosense 2 for the last year and have moved up to this one for even more police type accuracy. We fully recommend it

10 December 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great for peace of mind

This our second alcosense lite 2 reader, fantastic bit of kit for peace of mind after a drink the night before, there have been a couple of times where I've felt fine and would have driven had the breathalyser told me not to. The only reason we bought a new one was there wasn't much cost difference between getting our 2 year old unit recalibrated and buying a new one.

27 November 2024
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Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Dangerously unreliable

I bought this as peace of mind / extra safety after very moderate drinking prior to driving and driving the morning after going out

To validate, I had 5 pints of 4.8% cider, after which repeated readings (after 30 mins, more than 5 mins apart) show 0.33 - so significantly under half the legal limit

I think it’s very unlikely to be accurate, and it’s much worse when the error is in the wrong direction

26 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased from Halfords

Purchased from Halfords. Had to return the product the next day as there was an issue with the calibration date, but they happily exchanged without any quibble and the new unit worked perfectly. The breathalyzer itself is a must have and well worth the money to be able to drive the next day knowing that you are within the legal limit or that there is no alcohol left in your body. Highly recommend this product - every vehicle should have one!

2 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Know that you're OK to drive the next morning

The alcosense breathalysers are a great way to be sure that you're under the limit the next morning. whilst a little heavier and bulkier than the cheaper models, the Pro offers a host of additional features that inspire confidence that you know exactly whether you should drive a car (or a boat) safely quickly and conveniently. I wouldn't be without one now, and the company offers unusually good service too if you have occasion to speak with them

23 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent piece of kit

Good clear instructions, understood from the first read through, not overly complex. Once set up it is a simple as clicking one button, waiting for the display to show when to blow into the tube (6 of which are provided) and await your result.

I tested after having a few pints over 3 hours and got a 0.3 reading (under the legal limit) then hit the whisky (at home I hasten to add)! It leapt up to 2.5%, bleeped a warning at me and clearly displayed a 'Do Not Drive' warning.

An excellent piece of kit, reasonably priced. Recommended. Made in Britain to boot.

The only negative is it doesn't come with a case.

21 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased the AlcoSense Pro model

Purchased the AlcoSense Pro model, there are cheaper models available but this one had all the features I considered important for my use. Found the unit to be very easy to setup and use and the results are clearly presented. Very happy with purchase and the peace of mind it provides before driving.

20 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Purchased the Pro to replace the Elite…

Purchased the Pro to replace the Elite 3 I was having difficulty with to achieve the right breath volume and flowrate with. No problems in getting a reading every time, well worth the extra cost for the piece of mind I now have after drinking the night before.
The accuracy is amazing, and the fact there's a 'Sober in ...." indicator is a great reason to buy a machine like this. No reason to be caught drink driving.

8 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

A must have motoring accessory

I purchased the AcoSense Lite 2 as I was concerned about driving the morning after and I have found it easy to use with clear simple to understand on screen display. The user manual is concise and helpful.

15 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

About 10 years ago we bought a…

About 10 years ago we bought a Alcosense Lite and have always kept it in our RV's No one wants to drink and drive, but, some mornings your not quite sure if you should make an early start or not. The Alcosense just allows us to check and if any doubt delay our start to stay legal.

Last week we dropped it and immediately went online and bought the Alcosense Excel happy in the knowledge that its a great product

15 November 2024
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Rated 4 out of 5 stars

Excellent product

Excellent product

Compact and easy to use. Very useful to have at home and abroad. Only gripe is the sensor overload error which takes 24hrs to clear

15 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

easy to use

we have been looking for a breathalyser for some time, this one ticked all the boxes for my needs to test multiple people.
the initial setup is so easy, only 2 mins to do.
the breathalyser is so simple to use and also gives a estimated time to drive if over the limit which id great for me.

11 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The product is nice and compact

The product is nice and compact. Set up instructions are easy to follow. Instructions for use are clear and precise. I would highly recommend this product to my friends and family.

9 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

AlcoSense lite 2

First of all, the instructions and set up are all very clear. Only used once but very simple to use and readings very clear and easy to understand.
This is my second AlcoSense and if it is as good as my first I will be a happy customer, highly recommend.
Allan

1 November 2024
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Super good

This breathanalyzer was super good and accurate, it was very easy to use and i like it very much, big thumbs up, 5/5

4 October 2024
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