Place |
Name |
Characteristic in the rating |
1 | Greenwon PFT-661s | Most functional |
2 | Keweisi CSY003 | The most autonomous and compact |
3 | Kebidume SKU004162 | Best price |
1 | Xiaomi Lydsto HD-JJCSY01 | The best ratio of price and quality |
2 | Greenwon 838 | Most stylish |
3 | NANUM L712 | The best price tag for a model with a mouthpiece |
4 | CDEN AT-818 | Convenience and ease of use |
1 | Greenwon AT818 | Better Accuracy |
2 | Baseus Digital Alcohol Tester | High level of quality |
3 | LAMJAD ACT2600 | Fast response and accurate measurements |
A breathalyzer is a special device designed to recognize the level of alcohol intoxication of a person through a quick analysis of the air exhaled by him. The result is usually measured in ppm (one thousandth). Such devices can be used for different purposes, but most often they are used by traffic police officers during the inspection of road users, as well as in production.Breathalyzers are also popular among drivers themselves, since the presence of such a gadget contributes to self-control and often helps to avoid unpleasant consequences.
Professional meters are rare in online stores, and their purchase there is meaningless (since the readings of devices that have not passed special certification in the Russian Federation have no legal force), but models for personal use are very much in demand.
The best breathalyzers without a mouthpiece
Some breathalyzers can take air directly through the holes on the body, without using additional devices like a mouthpiece. This method is less accurate (especially when it comes to cheap models, and not professional devices), but it is more convenient and faster. In addition, such devices are suitable for use by a whole group of people at once, since there is no direct contact of a person’s lips with a breathalyzer.
3 Kebidume SKU004162
Aliexpress price: from 252.60 RUB
Rating (2022): 4.5
The most inexpensive version of the breathalyzer from the whole variety of devices that we managed to find on the Chinese service for selling goods. But not always cheap means bad - the device is quite suitable for individual use. Moreover, it boasts a display and a very fast response (the test process will take no more than 10 seconds). Another thing is that the measurement accuracy here is not at all high (since primitive sensors are used to analyze the air), but an ordinary person is unlikely to notice this, because Kebidume copes with its main task (to determine the very fact of the presence of alcohol in the blood) with a bang. The gadget runs on 2 AAA batteries (not included).Due to the low cost, many users have concerns about the reliability of the device, but there were no significant complaints about this in the reviews.
2 Keweisi CSY003
Aliexpress price: from 1,050.74 rubles
Rating (2022): 4.7
Portable non-contact alcohol analyzer with digital display. The breathalyzer belongs to the middle price category and is distinguished by high accuracy of readings. This is one of the most compact models in our review - the body length is only 8 cm. It is equipped with a built-in battery that holds a charge for weeks and is charged via a USB cable from a Power Bank or car cigarette lighter. There is no charger included. The module is without a mouthpiece, so you don't have to worry about tips.
About the accuracy of the tester, reviews from buyers of the Aliexpress website are positive. Management is simple, carried out with one button. You need to press it and exhale air on the sensor for a few seconds. The measurement results will appear on the screen. The breathalyzer determines not only qualitative, but also quantitative indicators of the level of alcohol in relative units. Measuring range: 0.00%-0.19% BAC or 0.0-1.9g/L. The error is +/-0.01% (0.1 g/l).
1 Greenwon PFT-661s
Aliexpress price: from 681.56 rubles.
Rating (2022): 4.8
Another interesting breathalyzer model from Greenwon. Moreover, this particular device attracts attention not because it somehow copes with its main task with a particularly high quality, but because of the presence of many additional features and functions. So, for example, there are two displays at once, one of which, in principle, has nothing to do with measuring the level of alcohol in the blood.But it displays the current time, temperature, and if desired, an alarm clock and a timer are also set - that is, we have a real organizer clock in the body of the breathalyzer. How appropriate such a combination of functions is a difficult question, but judging by peppy sales, it has the right to life.
The best breathalyzers with a mouthpiece
Devices with a mouthpiece (a special tip where the subject exhales a stream of air) give more accurate readings, since in this case the vapor flow is more concentrated and the influence of external factors (wind, strong odors, etc.) is minimized.
4 CDEN AT-818
Aliexpress price: from RUB 1,138.93
Rating (2022): 4.6
This digital blood alcohol analyzer is equipped with a high precision solid state alcohol sensor. The model is characterized by a short response time - about 5 seconds, and the correctness of the readings. If used correctly, the breathalyzer does not lie, which cannot be said about the most inexpensive Chinese models. However, do not expect too much from him, because this is a household appliance for personal use. He copes with his functions. An audible alarm is triggered at an alcohol level of 0.25 mg/l (0.05% BAC).
The equipment is powered by conventional batteries, they are enough for 200 measurements. There are 5 mouthpieces in the set, they are located under the back cover of the device. There is a short review on the seller's page, which shows how to turn on the breathalyzer and change mouthpieces. But not everyone studies the product before buying, so on Aliexpress you can see reviews complaining about the lack of mouthpieces - buyers simply cannot find them.
3 NANUM L712
Aliexpress price: from 447.65 rubles.
Rating (2022): 4.7
The gadget in question looks similar to the previous model, but in this case the manufacturer did not copy the idea with a keychain, so the breathalyzer is much more ergonomic. The developers claim that NANUM uses advanced semiconductor alcohol sensing technologies, however, judging by customer reviews, one should not expect particularly outstanding accuracy anyway.
In addition, the L712 can not only show figures regarding the alcohol content, but also warn the user of danger if the resulting values exceed the allowable limits. The package includes four additional nozzles on the mouthpiece.
2 Greenwon 838
Aliexpress price: from RUB 1,035.80
Rating (2022): 4.8
Another product of the Greenwon 838 family, featuring a non-standard design - in the assembled position, it resembles a classic Zippo lighter. The built-in display in passive mode shows the current time, which is also quite an interesting solution, atypical for this segment of goods. According to its characteristics, it does not particularly stand out among analogues (it is powered by batteries, the screen is backlit, the measurement is accompanied by an audible signal), but all the available functions work properly and reliably. Measurement results are available in all popular units: % BAC, mg and ppm per 1 liter.
1 Xiaomi Lydsto HD-JJCSY01
Aliexpress price: from RUB 1,208.43
Rating (2022): 4.9
A very worthy semiconductor-type product from Lydsto, a sub-brand of Xiaomi. It stands out from the competition with its minimalist design.The smart and accurate breathalyzer has received high praise and good reviews from buyers of the Aliexpress website. Users praise good accuracy, compactness and better functionality of the device. The model refers to equipment for personal use. The testing range is standard for this class: 0–0.199% BAC, 0–0.995 mg/L. The error is small: ± 0.010% BAC.
The breathalyzer turns on by pressing one button. The test results will be ready in 22 seconds. The device sensitively reacts to the presence of alcohol in the exhaled air, upon reaching a certain limit, it turns on various sound signals. The screen is large, with well-read characters. The mouthpiece is removable, there are only 5 of them in the kit, but consumables can always be bought inexpensively on Aliexpress.
The best breathalyzers costing from 1400 rubles.
3 LAMJAD ACT2600
Aliexpress price: from RUB 4,896.22
Rating (2022): 4.8
The fastest breathalyzer in our review. It only takes 2-3 seconds to analyze the exhaled air. Such a device costs more than the rest of the top 10 participants, however, it has no equal in accuracy. The measurement range is standard, like models for personal use - 0.00% -0.19% BAC (0.0-1.9 g / l). The accuracy corresponds to the one stated on the Aliexpress page - +/-0.01% BAC. An acoustic signal is triggered when critical alcohol levels are reached.
The model shows stable operation under different conditions. The operating temperature range is wide: from -10 to +50 degrees. The visual perception of testing is excellent - everything is clearly visible on the backlit screen. The assembly of components is decent. However, there is an unpleasant smell of plastic, although we must pay tribute - it goes away quickly.
2 Baseus Digital Alcohol Tester
Aliexpress price: from RUB 2,017.79
Rating (2022): 4.9
The manufacturer of various accessories for motorists presents in the top 10 a miniature breathalyzer, which is close in size to a cigarette lighter. For such a device there is a place in the glove compartment of even the smallest car. You can, of course, put it in your pocket, but this is not recommended so that the tester does not fail. With careful handling, the breathalyzer will provide an accurate diagnosis of the level of alcohol in the blood for a long time.
The device is powered by a 130 mAh lithium battery, the charge of which is enough for 3 months of use. The display is small, but the indication is bright, the numbers are well read. Measurement results are displayed in two standards. There is a color indicator to inform about the permissible level of alcohol. Everything is done very high quality, such a device is pleasant to hold in your hand, you can safely take it as a gift.
1 Greenwon AT818
Aliexpress price: from RUB 1,438.93
Rating (2022): 5.0
The model is quite expensive for the segment of personal use breathalyzers, but the manufacturer tried to justify the cost immediately with a number of different functions and capabilities. Here you have a self-diagnosis system that allows you to improve the accuracy of the analysis (by minimizing the influence of extraneous factors), and a pleasant-looking design, and high reliability of the device (operates at temperatures from -10 to +50 degrees). And together with the device itself, the kit includes not only spare caps, but also a special storage case, as well as instructions in Russian.It is quite difficult to reliably determine the level of accuracy of the AT818, but judging by the reviews, it is quite high (several buyers had the opportunity to compare the readings of the device with the results of professional police testers and they were almost identical).