The best low-caffeine energy drinks
Want a lift without the 300 mg jolt? These cans have 120 mg of caffeine or less, about one to one and a quarter cups of coffee, ranked by Shark Score.
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| # | Drink | Caffeine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry SakuraRed Bull |
114 mg | 89 |
| 2 |  Bing CherryBing |
120 mg | 87 |
| 3 |  Red BullRed Bull |
80 mg | 82 |
| 4 |  Kevita Master Brew Kombucha Pineapple PeachKeVita |
68 mg | 81 |
| 5 |  Red Bull Yellow Edition TropicalRed Bull |
114 mg | 79 |
| 6 |  Sambazon Acai Berry Passion FruitSambazon |
120 mg | 78 |
| 7 |  Sparkling Ice Caffeine Blue RaspberrySparkling Ice |
70 mg | 78 |
| 8 |  Steaz Zero Calorie Iced Green Tea RaspberrySteaz |
65 mg | 77 |
| 9 |  Red Bull Amber Edition Strawberry ApricotRed Bull |
114 mg | 76 |
| 10 |  Red Bull Iced Edition Iced Vanilla BerryRed Bull |
80 mg | 76 |
Only drinks you can buy now are listed. Retired cans keep their scores in the full rankings.
The full list
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Shark Score 89
- Seasonal
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Excellent
“The cherry flavor is prominent, not too sweet, and then it has a cooling, iced aftertaste to it.”Jared
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BingShark Score 87
2. Bing Cherry
- 120 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Excellent
“I had low expectations and Bing Cherry blew them out of the water”Matt
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Red BullShark Score 82
3. Red Bull
- 80 mg caffeine
- 8.4 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Excellent
“Sweet, bitter, and vaguely fruity. You really have to try it to understand.”Jared
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Shark Score 81
- 68 mg caffeine
- 15 oz can
- 4.5 mg/oz
- Excellent
“High quality Kombucha with an extremely refreshing pineapple peach flavor.”Cam
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Red BullShark Score 79
5. Red Bull Yellow Edition Tropical
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Impressively refreshing with an inoffensive, vaguely pineapple-based taste profile.”Jared
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SambazonShark Score 78
6. Sambazon Acai Berry Passion Fruit
- 120 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“While the drink could be polarizing, I was moderately impressed with the diverse offering”Matt
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Sparkling IceShark Score 78
7. Sparkling Ice Caffeine Blue Raspberry
- 70 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 4.4 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Incredible overall beverage that unfortunately lacks any real kick.”Cam
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Shark Score 77
- 65 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 4.1 mg/oz
- Zero sugar
- Enjoyable
“Give it a try if you’re in the mood for something refreshing.”Jared
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Shark Score 76
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Apricot comes through first with a strawberry aftertaste.”Jared
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Shark Score 76
- 80 mg caffeine
- 8.4 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“I thought I would like it a lot right after my first sip but there’s a medicine-like aftertaste that ruins it a bit for me. Not bad but certainly disappointing.”Jared
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Shark Score 71
- 80 mg caffeine
- 8 oz can
- 10 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“Light and flavorful option if you need a midday boost. Does not feel like a real energy drink despite comparable levels of caffeine.”Cam
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Red BullShark Score 70
12. Red Bull Red Edition Watermelon
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Enjoyable
“It is a departure from the original Red Bull both in flavor and appearance, but that isn’t necessarily a bad thing”Matt
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Shark Score 68
- 40 mg caffeine
- 1.1 oz can
- 36.4 mg/oz
- Decent
“Despite the quirks, GU Caramel Macchiato seems to fit its intended function very well, providing a boost of energy to athletes in need”Matt
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Shark Score 68
- 92 mg caffeine
- 16 oz can
- 5.8 mg/oz
- Decent
“Great tasting drink with a low caffeine content, so appreciate it for what it is.”Jared
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Shark Score 67
- 114 mg caffeine
- 12 oz can
- 9.5 mg/oz
- Decent
“Red Bull The Coconut Edition is a bit of a mixed bag”Matt
Questions
What is the best low-caffeine energy drink?
Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry Sakura (114 mg) is the top-rated drink we've tried with 120 mg of caffeine or less.
Which energy drinks have the least caffeine?
See the full energy drink caffeine chart, sorted from most to least.