Celsius vs. Red Bull
Red Bull edges out Celsius, averaging a Shark Score of 77 to 74 across the 11 and 24 drinks we've rated. The best Celsius we've had is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89); the best Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93). Celsius hits harder: a typical can has 200 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.
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Celsius vs. Red Bull by the numbers
| Measure | Celsius | Red Bull |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 74 | 77Edge |
| Drinks rated | 24 | 11 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 11 (46%)Edge | 4 (36%) |
| Best drink | CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89) | Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93)Edge |
| Average taste0–10 | 7.2 | 7.9Edge |
| Average kick0–10 | 8.1Edge | 6.1 |
| Average look0–10 | 7.2Edge | 7 |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 200 mg (100–300) | 114 mg (80–114) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 16.7 mg | 9.5 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 24 of 24 | 1 of 11 |
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 Red Bull.
| Measure |  CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava |  Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 89 | 93Edge |
| Look | 7/10 | 7.3/10Edge |
| Taste | 8.8/10 | 9.6/10Edge |
| Kick | 9/10Edge | 4/10 |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 80 mg |
| Can size | 12 fl oz | 8.4 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.7 mg | 9.5 mg |
| Zero sugar | Yes | No |
| Buy | Price for CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava | Price for Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry |
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
Red Bull
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Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic BerryRed Bull · 80 mg
Shark Score 93
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Red Bull Winter Edition Pear CinnamonRed Bull · 114 mg
Shark Score 90
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Red BullRed Bull · 80 mg
Shark Score 82
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Red Bull Winter Edition Fig AppleRed Bull · 114 mg
Shark Score 82
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Red Bull Yellow Edition TropicalRed Bull · 114 mg
Shark Score 79
Celsius vs. Red Bull questions
Is Celsius better than Red Bull?
Red Bull edges out Celsius, averaging a Shark Score of 77 to 74 across the 11 and 24 drinks we've rated. The best Celsius we've had is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89); the best Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93). Celsius hits harder: a typical can has 200 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.
Which has more caffeine, Celsius or Red Bull?
Celsius does, on average: a median of 200 mg per can to 114 mg for Red Bull. The strongest Celsius we've rated is CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade (300 mg in 20 fl oz); the strongest Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Pear Cinnamon (114 mg in 12 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 16.7 mg vs. 9.5 mg (median).
What's the best Celsius flavor? And the best Red Bull?
By Shark Score, the best Celsius is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89) and the best Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93). See every Celsius drink ranked and every Red Bull drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Celsius or Red Bull?
Of the drinks we've rated, 24 of 24 Celsius drinks and 1 of 11 Red Bull drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.