Best Breathalyzers In 2022

Starting our list off with a breathalyzer device that ticks all of the right boxes while remaining easy on the pocket, the BACtrack S80 is given a spot at number one for good reason. Delivering police-grade accuracy, this unit relies on a platinum fuel cell sensor to give fast and precise results. With a one-button operation, simply breathe into a replaceable mouthpiece and wait no more than 10 seconds for your results to be displayed on the crisp 4-digit LCD screen.

While this model was originally designed for professionals, the Food and Drug Administration has cleared the design for personal use too – this makes it a top choice for safety-conscious individuals. Guaranteeing no false positives and long battery life, the BACtrack gets our trusted nod of approval. It makes a perfect and useful gift for men who love to drink.

Perfectly palm-sized, the AlcoHAWK PT500 has been engineered for accurate and reliable results. Powered by PT Core Fuel Cell technology, this device can detect the smallest traces of alcohol in one breath sample. What’s more, is that the user-friendly menu-driven operation also allows the subject to set specific alarm points or to check to see how many previous tests have been performed. Readings appear on the large backlit display screen in just a few seconds.

Approved by law enforcement and the department of transportation, this AlcoHAWK is sleek in design and is small enough to fit snugly in glove compartments or even in a man-sized pocket. The sample collector is fitted tightly with a replaceable mouthpiece and has been cleverly designed to keep outside air out so that it does not contaminate the sample. The great news is that you won’t have to spend a pretty penny to get your hands on one of these units!

The BACtrack Trace is powered by the brand’s platinum-based Xtend Fuel Cell Sensor technology and while it keeps to an extremely simple design, its functionality is far from basic. Accurate to the third decimal place, this unit has been approved by doctors, lawyers, and even law enforcement – leaving absolutely no room for doubt! In fact, with its built-in memory, you’ll never be able to second guess the results since the device automatically stores the last 10 BAC readings for ease of reference.

The biggest selling point of the BACtrack Trace is probably its price tag. Yup, priced at under $100, you get precise testing each time. The ease-of-use is an added bonus. To get your results, simply switch this gadget on, wait for the countdown timer to reach zero and then blow into the mouthpiece for a count of 5 seconds. Wait for the reading to be displayed on the sizeable LCD screen – and Bob’s your uncle!

If you’re looking for a premium quality breathalyzer that will be well worth your investment, then allow us to bring the Revo Fuel-Cell by AlcoMate to your attention. Sleek and sophisticated in design, this device’s quality features do not stop at its aesthetics – oh no. Featuring Pre-calibrated Replaceable Intelligent Sensor Modules (also known as PRISM Technology), the Revo can sense the smallest hint of alcohol using the most rigorous standards of construction, durability, and accuracy.

Cleared by both the US Coast Guard and Navy, this extremely portable unit puts a new meaning to the phrase “dynamite comes in small packages”. As small as it is, its potency is almost beyond measure. Many online reviewers also compliment the Revo’s ease-of-use and applaud its consistency. Of course, a premium product like this does come at a premium price. A great handy gift for whiskey lovers who want to stay safe and aware.

Looking for an awesome gift for beer lovers while keeping their health and safety in mind? We can highly recommend the C6 BACtrack C6 Keychain! Easy on the pocket, this nifty device measures blood alcohol levels quickly and accurately. What’s quite surprising is that for its low cost, it includes features that many more expensive models don’t have. Like Bluetooth connectivity, for instance. Yup, pair the device up with your Smartphone and collect results and data using the downloadable app!

While the app might not mean much to some, for other’s it can become a dependable drinking buddy – one that call’s you an Uber with just one click of a button! Approved and cleared by professionals, the C6 does so much more than calculate your results. It gives you an estimate on when you should be clear to get back behind the wheel and together with the app, it can help to ensure that you make it home safe and sound. Pretty impressive, we say!

If you’re looking for an affordable and portable breathalyzer, there are few better than the Rofeer Digital Blue LED Screen Breathalyzer. This little tool is perfect for checking your alcohol levels the morning after, to make sure you’re good to drive. It measures the alcohol in your breath in six different measurement units, which cover the USA, Russia, Japan, Europe, Poland, and China. That means you can make sure you’re legal all over the world. It displays your information in three different colors (red, green, yellow) and has a sound alarm warning as well. As with all personal breathalyzers, it isn’t 100% accurate but it’s still a good indicator as to how much you have drunk. 

For 100 bucks you can get your hands on this police-grade and superiorly reliable portable Smartphone breathalyzer. This BACtrack model has been uniquely engineered to pair wirelessly with your Smartphone, notifying you of your results almost instantly and with utmost accuracy. Simply download the app, connect the two devices via Bluetooth, collect your sample, and wait. It’s that easy!

Of course, this method could become a bit of a schlep and it would be easier to read the results on the device itself but with mobile technology, your recordings can be used for so much more. For example, the BACtrack Mobile gives you an indication on when your BAC will be back to 0.00% and will call an Uber driver for you with just one push of a button. Similarly designed to the C6 Keychain model, the only difference in this unit is that it doesn’t include a screen for readings.

Approved by the US Department of Transportation for law enforcement use, the AlcoMate AL7000 is trusted by professional lawyers, doctors, and even the US Navy. This means that it certainly gets brownie points for delivering fast and precise results! Like the AlcMate REVO, this model also features patented PRISM technology. This simply means that you can directly replace your old sensor module with a new one without having to wait for a re-calibrated piece to be sent to you.

Built with the ultimate convenience in mind, the AlcoMate Premium AL7000 gets our thumbs up for remaining practical and superiorly accurate. With one-button operation, the LCD screen gives you easy-to-follow instructions that tell you when to blow before calculating your blood alcohol levels and giving you your results. Another perk is that it accommodates replaceable mouthpieces, so you and your friends can all test yourselves one after the other while practicing safe hygiene. For more amazing devices to always have in your vehicle, check out our guide to the best car gadgets.