Celsius vs. Monster
It's close to a tie by Shark Score: Celsius averages 74 and Monster averages 75 across the 24 and 35 drinks we've rated. The best Celsius we've had is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89); the best Monster is Monster Ultra Gold (91). Celsius hits harder: a typical can has 200 mg of caffeine to 160 mg.
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Celsius vs. Monster by the numbers
| Measure | Celsius | Monster |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 74 | 75 |
| Drinks rated | 24 | 35 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 11 (46%)Edge | 12 (34%) |
| Best drink | CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89) | Monster Ultra Gold (91)Edge |
| Average taste0–10 | 7.2 | 7.6Edge |
| Average kick0–10 | 8.1Edge | 5.9 |
| Average look0–10 | 7.2 | 7.5Edge |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 200 mg (100–300) | 160 mg (137–200) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 16.7 mg | 9.6 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 24 of 24 | 11 of 35 |
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 Monster.
| Measure |  CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava |  Monster Ultra Gold |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 89 | 91Edge |
| Look | 7/10 | 9.6/10Edge |
| Taste | 8.8/10 | 9.2/10Edge |
| Kick | 9/10Edge | 6.5/10 |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 150 mg |
| Can size | 12 fl oz | 16 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.7 mg | 9.4 mg |
| Zero sugar | Yes | Yes |
| Buy | Price for CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava | Price for Monster Ultra Gold |
Top 5 of each
Celsius
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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
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CELSIUS Sparkling OrangeCelsius · 200 mg
Shark Score 84
Monster Energy
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Monster Ultra GoldMonster · 150 mg
Shark Score 91
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Monster Zero UltraMonster · 140 mg
Shark Score 90
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Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet BlackMonster · 200 mg
Shark Score 88
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Monster Rehab Tea RaspberryMonster · 160 mg
Shark Score 88
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Monster Hydro Blue StreakMonster · 200 mg
Shark Score 87
Celsius vs. Monster questions
Is Celsius better than Monster?
It's close to a tie by Shark Score: Celsius averages 74 and Monster averages 75 across the 24 and 35 drinks we've rated. The best Celsius we've had is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89); the best Monster is Monster Ultra Gold (91). Celsius hits harder: a typical can has 200 mg of caffeine to 160 mg.
Which has more caffeine, Celsius or Monster?
Celsius does, on average: a median of 200 mg per can to 160 mg for Monster. The strongest Celsius we've rated is CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade (300 mg in 20 fl oz); the strongest Monster is Java Monster Cold Brew Sweet Black (200 mg in 16 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 16.7 mg vs. 9.6 mg (median).
What's the best Celsius flavor? And the best Monster?
By Shark Score, the best Celsius is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89) and the best Monster is Monster Ultra Gold (91). See every Celsius drink ranked and every Monster drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Celsius or Monster?
Of the drinks we've rated, 24 of 24 Celsius drinks and 11 of 35 Monster drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.