The best energy drinks, by category
Every list comes straight from our scores: 357 Shark reviews across 261 drinks. Updated October 2026.
- The 25 best energy drinksThe 25 best energy drinks out of 261 we've rated, ranked by Shark Score. Caffeine, taste notes, and where to buy each one.#1: Adrenaline Shoc Acai Berry (93)
- Best sugar-free energy drinksThe best zero-sugar energy drinks we've tasted, ranked by Shark Score, with caffeine per can and the Sharks' notes.#1: Alani Nu Mimosa (93)
- Best-tasting energy drinksThe energy drinks that scored highest for taste alone, out of every can the Sharks have rated. Flavor notes, caffeine, and scores.#1: Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93)
- Strongest energy drinksThe highest-caffeine energy drinks we've rated, from 250 to 344 mg per can, with Shark Scores so you know which ones are worth it.#1: Wired X344 (55)
- Best low-caffeine energy drinksThe best-rated energy drinks with 120 mg of caffeine or less per can: a gentler lift without the jitters.#1: Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93)
- Energy drink caffeine chartEvery drink we've rated, sorted by caffeine per can and per ounce.
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