PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch vs. CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe
CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe edges out PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch on Shark Score, 88 to 85 (#30 and #46 of the 265 drinks we've rated). Both have 200 mg of caffeine per can. Both are zero sugar.
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Side by side
| Measure | PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch | CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 85 | 88Edge |
| Look | 6/10 | 8/10Edge |
| Taste | 8.3/10 | 8.6/10Edge |
| Kick | 9/10 | 9/10 |
| Caffeine | 200 mg | 200 mg |
| Can size | 12 fl oz | 12 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 16.7 mg | 16.7 mg |
| Zero sugar | Yes | Yes |
| Buy | Price for PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch | Price for CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe |
Shark Score blends the Sharks' scores with reader ratings. Look, taste and kick are the Sharks' averages out of 10. “Edge” marks the better number where higher is better; caffeine is a preference, not a score.
Shark by Shark
Each Shark's overall score out of 10.
| Shark | PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch | CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe |
|---|---|---|
| Jared | 8.5 | 8.8Edge |
What the Sharks said
PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch
“If you like “red” flavor, you’ll like this from PRIME.”JaredFull review
PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch vs. CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe questions
Is PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch better than CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe?
CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe edges out PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch on Shark Score, 88 to 85 (#30 and #46 of the 265 drinks we've rated). Both have 200 mg of caffeine per can. Both are zero sugar.
Which has more caffeine, PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch or CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe?
Neither: both have 200 mg of caffeine per can. Per fluid ounce that's 16.7 mg (PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch) vs. 16.7 mg (CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe). The FDA's guidance for healthy adults is up to 400 mg a day.
Which do the Sharks prefer?
Of the Sharks who scored both, here's who preferred which: Jared (CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe).
Are PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch and CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe sugar-free?
PRIME Energy Drink Tropical Punch: zero sugar. CELSIUS Sparkling Tropical Vibe: zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.


