Celsius vs. Bang
Celsius wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 75 to 67 across the 25 and 20 drinks we've rated. The best Celsius we've had is Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple (92); the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). Bang hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 200 mg.
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Celsius vs. Bang by the numbers
| Measure | Celsius | Bang |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 75Edge | 67 |
| Drinks rated | 25 | 20 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 12 (48%)Edge | 7 (35%) |
| Best drink | Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple (92)Edge | Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88) |
| Average taste0–10 | 7.3Edge | 6.7 |
| Average kick0–10 | 8.1 | 8.5Edge |
| Average look0–10 | 7.2Edge | 5.9 |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 200 mg (100–300) | 300 mg (300–300) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 16.7 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 25 of 25 | 20 of 20 |
Brand numbers cover only the drinks we've rated, so they can shift as we review more. “Edge” marks the better number where higher is better; caffeine is a preference, not a score.
Best vs. best
The top-rated Celsius against the top-rated Bang.
| Measure |  Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple |  Bang Nectarine Blueberry |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 92Edge | 88 |
| Look | 9/10Edge | 7/10 |
| Taste | 9.3/10Edge | 8.8/10 |
| Kick | 9/10Edge | 8.6/10 |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 300 mg |
| Can size | 12 fl oz | 16 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.7 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero sugar | Yes | Yes |
| Buy | Price for Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple | In stores |
Top 5 of each
Celsius
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Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley TempleCelsius · 200 mgSeasonal
Shark Score 92
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CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry GuavaCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 89
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CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical VibeCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 88
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CELSIUS Sparkling Green Apple CherryCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 87
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CELSIUS Sparkling Fuji Apple PearCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 86
Bang Energy
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Bang Nectarine BlueberryBANG · 300 mg
Shark Score 88
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BANG Cherry Blade LemonadeBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 86
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BANG Bangster BerryBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 84
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BANG Purple HazeBANG · 300 mg
Shark Score 83
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BANG Pina ColadaBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 82
Celsius vs. Bang questions
Is Celsius better than Bang?
Celsius wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 75 to 67 across the 25 and 20 drinks we've rated. The best Celsius we've had is Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple (92); the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). Bang hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 200 mg.
Which has more caffeine, Celsius or Bang?
Bang does, on average: a median of 300 mg per can to 200 mg for Celsius. The strongest Celsius we've rated is CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade (300 mg in 20 fl oz); the strongest Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (300 mg in 16 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 16.7 mg vs. 18.8 mg (median).
What's the best Celsius flavor? And the best Bang?
By Shark Score, the best Celsius is Celsius Spritz Vibe Sparkling Shirley Temple (92) and the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). See every Celsius drink ranked and every Bang drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Celsius or Bang?
Of the drinks we've rated, 25 of 25 Celsius drinks and 20 of 20 Bang drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.