Auracle ANALYZER electronic gold tester, detailed information, pros-&-cons, hints and tips

Last updated: August 27, 2026

ANALYZER (standard model) by Auracle

Size 145 X 105 X 30mm (5.75 X 4 X 1.25 inches)
No acids involved, the probe contains a harmless salt solution.
Tests yellow gold from 8ct to 24ct plus platinum
Tests platinum
Pen-probe provides up to 6000 tests.
Speed: touch pen probe to the item, result is shown in 2 or 3 seconds, very fast
Calibration: easy one-touch calibration with a sample of 18ct - not included
Works on battery or mains, mains power supply included (adaptor plug) included
Guarantee: 1 year

Results on an LED scale, 'prompts' (instructions) on a small LCD display.
20% more accurate than its predecessor, the KEE tester, including for high carat
One-touch calibration, no need to turn a knob (unlike the KEE tester)
Super-fast results and no waiting between tests, you can even place several items on the test-plate at once and test them one after the other.
Only requires one calibration sample, not two, as with the KEE tester.
Low Battery indicator.
The pen-probe has a finer tip than the older (Kee) pen-probes, easier to test small items, and the pen-probe lasts longer and costs less.

* Now discontinued.

** To keep these testers working accurately you need to calibrate them against a known sample.

Not sure whether to go for this model or the other model (ANALYZER)? See ANALYZER and PRO compared.

Not sure what type of tester to get? See our fascinating article, Twelve methods of testing gold, silver and platinum.
You definitely like the sound of the Auracles, how do the Auracle ANALYZER and Auracle PROs compare?
You’ve been looking at other brands and models? See Reviews of 9 electronic gold testers (and pen-probes).
For small very fragile/valuable items such as rare coins (and also loose gemstones) see the specific gravity tester.
Finally, do remember that acids are the most versatile and accurate for testing precious metals, see What he various testing kits do and Testing white metals.
You have read about the limitations of electronic and need acids to test the precious metals that electronic gold testers can't cope with - see our special Q3 for use with electronic gold testers. Please note, this is only available for sale with electronic gold testers.