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BACtrack S80 Breathalyzer Professional Grade Accuracy DOT NHTSA Approved FDA 510 k Cleared Portable Breath Alcohol Tester for Personal Professional Use
Last Updated: March 2, 2019 (Refresh Now)
7.4
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
1000
Old Reviews
686
Unverified
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LCD
TYPE
22.68 grams
WEIGHT
3097 meters
SIZE
Review Analysis - 289 recent, verified reviews
Detailed Mode
Accuracy
63readings, easy to use, accuracy, seems, breathalyzer
+84%
-16%
" ... It seems to work fine, but I don't know how accurate it is as I don't know how to test the accuracy. ... "
" ... wouldn't trust it 100%, but it seems pretty accurate. ... "
" ... Seems to be very accurate and believable. ... "
" ... fun to use, and accurate. ... "
" ... Even though it’s been fairly accurate I am always a skeptic, just get a ride and don’t risk It. ... "
" ... I can't say with certainty that this breathalyzer is accurate (without comparing it to another [properly performing] breathalyzer). ... It does seem to be accurate. ... Surely that can't be accurate. ... "
" ... This thing is dead on accurate. ... "
" ... Very accurate, durable and affordable ... "
Product Reliability
48year, flo error, readings, sent, s80
+38%
-63%
" ... I do not know if it is defective, but in my opinion it is. ... "
" ... We had this same breathalyzer and it worked for several years before it stopped functioning. ... "
" ... Now shows 0 BAC even with new batteries after 4 year and not that many reads. ... "
" ... This product doesn't work. ... It consistently doesn't work. ... "
" ... Right out of the box, it never worked. ... Always got the Flo error. ... "
" ... The dreaded 'FLO' error message appears too often. ... "
" ... stopped working less than a year after purchasing it. ... Have used it 5 times. ... Won't turn on any longer. ... I have tried replacing batteries and that still does not work. ... "
" ... It's defective as was the last one !!! ... "
Ease of Use
25use, accurate, easy, user, simple
+88%
-12%
" ... So easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... Easy to use. ... "
" ... It's easy and intuitive to use, and I like that you can keep the instruction booklet and several mouthpieces in the case. ... "
" ... Great for easy nights out when your not sure if you've had a little to much to drink. ... Great product and easy to use. ... "
" ... So simple to use. ... "
" ... Built well, feels solid, easy to use. ... "
" ... Very simple to use: ... "
Price
21worth, dui, cost, worth every penny, waste your money
+67%
-33%
" ... Highly accurate and worth every penny. ... "
" ... worth every penny. ... "
" ... A well built unit at a good price! ... "
" ... I wanted something that was accurate, and still affordable! ... "
" ... A small price to pay to have this knowledge. ... "
" ... $120 for the product and a $25 dollar uber ride is a lot less than the shame and cost of a DUI. ... "
" ... Buying this and saving yourself from one DUI is worth $10,000. ... "
" ... Very wise investment!!! ... "
Returns
21returned, amazon, refund, try, send
+14%
-86%
" ... We need to return/exchange our breathalyzer, but see nowhere on Amazon on how to do it. ... "
" ... i returned this for a refund. ... "
" ... The only downside is that you have to send it back for recalibration every so often so I bought two so I am never out of service. ... "
" ... So we purchased this for him to blow before driving and when he returned. ... "
" ... Don’t waist your money it doesn’t work and you can’t return it . ... "
" ... The worst thing is that it is a product I can not return or exchange through Amazon. ... I went into other websites where I could had returned it within 30 days. ... "
" ... Was disappointing I could not return it. ... "
" ... Returned after we tested it. ... "
Marketplace
19product, works, received an email, order, expected
+53%
-47%
" ... Order this Now. ... "
" ... I purchased this product based on other review sites. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... For the most part, this is the best one you can buy on amazon. ... "
" ... Product works just as described ... "
" ... This product worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Thank you and my kids thank you! ... "
" ... Great service and product ... "
For Kids
12bought one, young, friends, college, bought
+92%
-8%
" ... I bought one a few years ago for my son as he went off to college. ... "
" ... bought one for all my kids, good to have in college. ... "
" ... Great product originally purchased it for my older daughter for her to be aware when out with friends but having so much fun with it when friends come over now wanting to purchase one for me ... "
" ... I would recommend for adults, as well as for young adults who are still learning their limits. ... "
" ... probably saved my son a couple dui's ... "
" ... I bought one for my friend for her birthday. ... "
" ... I even bought my sister one for her birthday who know also now always uses. ... "
" ... -Having fun with people letting them use it ... "
Overall performance
11works very well, well, results, far, consistent
+91%
-9%
" ... Super fast results. ... "
" ... This Breathalyzer performs flawlessly. ... "
" ... Works well so far . ... "
" ... works very well. ... "
" ... Works very well. ... "
" ... Very consistent results! ... "
" ... Works like a champ. ... "
" ... Works quite well! ... "
For Fun
8use, useful, fun to use, drinking, accurate
+100%
" ... This is really fun to use when you have friends over. ... "
" ... Fun to pull out at a party to see who’s the most intoxicated. ... "
" ... Granted, I'm no teetotaler, and most of the time, it's just a fun thing to use. ... "
" ... It's a great conversation starter - not to be shallow, but the girls will come to YOU, and it's fun to talk to them about it - oh so blame me! ... "
" ... Was fun and worked great until I got too drunk and lost it. ... "
" ... This is a useful (and fun) tool to have when drinking. ... "
" ... fun to use, and accurate. ... "
" ... -Having fun with people letting them use it ... "
Build Quality
8well, tried, solid, plastic, comes
+88%
-13%
" ... It comes with multiple mouth pieces and a very nice carrying case. ... "
" ... That seems pretty solid to me that you can re-test it and keep getting the same BAC. ... Built well, feels solid, easy to use. ... "
" ... Is very well made and durable. ... "
" ... Only suggestion is order additional mouth pieces. ... "
" ... the great little padded carrying case which holds everything you need, the supplied mouthpieces, and yea even silly things like the fact the give you a pair of Duracell 'copper top' Batteries and not some cheap throwaways. ... "
" ... The straws fit snugly into the plastic mouthpiece. ... "
" ... I'm a Program Director of a Substance Abuse clinic. ... "
Battery Life
8new, year, saver, life, battery life
+63%
-38%
" ... Battery life is good. ... "
" ... It also comes with everything you need to start using, including mouth pieces and batteries. ... "
" ... I've had 6 shots of 40% whiskey in the last 3 hours with the last one being 25 minutes ago and it says I am .07 . ... "
" ... a real life saver ... "
Delivery
6product, work, unit, shipping, shipped
+50%
-50%
" ... bought this product by mistake, unused and unopened. ... "
" ... Why wouldn't they tell me before shipping the unit . ... "
" ... This product did not work from the moment I received it. ... "
Storage
62, wine, really, know, keep
+100%
" ... I'll have 2 beers because they are accurately measured - 12 oz.per bottle. ... "
" ... This has had 100% accurate readings, easy to use, and small enough it doesn't take up a lot of space. ... "
" ... the great little padded carrying case which holds everything you need, the supplied mouthpieces, and yea even silly things like the fact the give you a pair of Duracell 'copper top' Batteries and not some cheap throwaways. ... "
" ... I keep this in my glove compartment. ... "
" ... I keep this in my glove compartment to assure both myself and my date that I am well under the legal limit if I am going to drive after "having a couple" with a restaurant dinner. ... "
" ... It takes up a lot of room in my glove compartment. ... "
Capacity
5guests, drive home
+100%
" ... Everyone should have in their car ... "
" ... I am able to test family and friends before they leave my house. ... "
" ... Perfect for guests when drinking and want to drive home. ... "
" ... Great for both recreational use and for determining whether I can let people drive from my house after drinking! ... "
" ... A great neutralizer for anyone that thinks that they are OK to leave your house. ... "
Software Platform
5google, error, started, review, reading
-100%
" ... it then started to malfunction and continually had reading that were error codes. ... again i was happy with it for about a month and then it again started to have error codes instead of readings. ... "
" ... Always got the Flo error. ... "
" ... I got a flo error most of the time until I blew my guts out. ... I do not get a reading and I get a flo error or out error. ... "
" ... The dreaded 'FLO' error message appears too often. ... "
Size
5even, easy to use, easy, case, carrying
+100%
" ... So far after a month i find it very handy. ... "
" ... the great little padded carrying case which holds everything you need, the supplied mouthpieces, and yea even silly things like the fact the give you a pair of Duracell 'copper top' Batteries and not some cheap throwaways. ... She reached into her purse laughing and . ... "
" ... Easy to use and compact. ... "
" ... Compact and ready to use. ... "
Comfort
5feel, comfortable, well, use, solid
+60%
-40%
" ... Built well, feels solid, easy to use. ... "
" ... It really helps keep you safer after getting a DUI. ... "
" ... I am glad I purchased it to catch him in the act and shove the truth down his drunken throat. ... "
Setup
499, waived, several, service, read
+50%
-50%
" ... As a courtesy, we have waived the $24.99 calibration fee from this service. ... "
" ... I would REALLY APPRICATE it if you guys can tell me how to fix this. ... "
As Gift
4son, gifts, gift, friend, bought one
+100%
" ... It's a great gift! ... "
" ... My son said it 's the best gift I ever got him! ... "
" ... I now buy as 21st birthday gifts. ... "
" ... I bought one for my friend for her birthday. ... "
Product As Described
4product, expected, exactly, advertised, described
+100%
" ... Product works just as described ... "
" ... This product worked as advertised. ... "
" ... Works as expected. ... "
" ... does exactly as advertised. ... "
Cleaning
4things, stupid, much alcohol, mouth, drink
+75%
-25%
" ... Face it teenagers do stupid things I have 2 DUIs now but a clean record for 7 years and I've kept my buddies from doing stupid things thanks to this exact device, have 2 now and highly recommend you buy one. ... "
" ... Where I work we perform random testing for a variety of things, including alcohol. ... "
" ... Helpful hint: carry around the extra mouth pieces in the case, and also keep some Q-tips in there for easy field cleaning/retesting. ... "
Fit
4fit, plastic, mouthpiece, every, even
+100%
" ... the great little padded carrying case which holds everything you need, the supplied mouthpieces, and yea even silly things like the fact the give you a pair of Duracell 'copper top' Batteries and not some cheap throwaways. ... "
" ... The straws fit snugly into the plastic mouthpiece. ... "
Defective Delivery
3received, device
-100%
" ... Maybe I got a lemon. ... "
" ... I may have just got a faulty device. ... "
" ... This product did not work from the moment I received it. ... "
Display Clarity
3+33%
-67%
" ... I received a replacement and only half of the digits display. ... "
" ... The device turned on, beeped, and displayed things on the screen ... "
Food Items
3two, still, make, beers
+67%
-33%
" ... No eating or smoking either. ... "
" ... We use this all the time and works if you can withstand eating/drinking or smoking for the 15 mins before you blow to make it accurate. ... "
Device Compatibility
3interlock device, drive home, car, blew, 014
+33%
-67%
" ... The device seems unnecessarily complicated and at the end of the day is totally useless. ... "
" ... I may have just got a faulty device. ... "
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Specifications
Body
Weight: 22.68 grams
Size: 3097 meters
Display
Type: LCD