Prime vs. Celsius
Prime wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 83 to 74 across the 5 and 24 drinks we've rated. Small sample alert: we've rated only 5 Prime drinks so far. The best Prime we've had is PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90); the best Celsius is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89).
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Prime vs. Celsius by the numbers
| Measure | Prime | Celsius |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 83Edge | 74 |
| Drinks rated | 5 | 24 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 3 (60%)Edge | 11 (46%) |
| Best drink | PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90)Edge | CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89) |
| Average taste0–10 | 8Edge | 7.2 |
| Average kick0–10 | 8.8Edge | 8.1 |
| Average look0–10 | 6.5 | 7.2Edge |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 200 mg (200–200) | 200 mg (100–300) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 16.7 mg | 16.7 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 5 of 5 | 24 of 24 |
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 Prime against the top-rated Celsius.
| Measure |  PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime |  CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 90Edge | 89 |
| Look | 7.6/10Edge | 7/10 |
| Taste | 9.1/10Edge | 8.8/10 |
| Kick | 8/10 | 9/10Edge |
| 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 Lemon Lime | Price for CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava |
Top 5 of each
Prime Energy
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PRIME Energy Drink Lemon LimePRIME · 200 mg
Shark Score 90
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PRIME Energy Drink Strawberry WatermelonPRIME · 200 mg
Shark Score 90
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PRIME Energy Drink Tropical PunchPRIME · 200 mg
Shark Score 85
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PRIME Energy Drink Blue RaspberryPRIME · 200 mg
Shark Score 75
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PRIME Energy Drink Orange MangoPRIME · 200 mg
Shark Score 73
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
Prime vs. Celsius questions
Is Prime better than Celsius?
Prime wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 83 to 74 across the 5 and 24 drinks we've rated. Small sample alert: we've rated only 5 Prime drinks so far. The best Prime we've had is PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90); the best Celsius is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89).
Which has more caffeine, Prime or Celsius?
A typical Prime and a typical Celsius both have 200 mg of caffeine per can. The strongest Prime we've rated is PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (200 mg in 12 fl oz); the strongest Celsius is CELSIUS ESSENTIALS Sparkling Cherry Limeade (300 mg in 20 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 16.7 mg vs. 16.7 mg (median).
What's the best Prime flavor? And the best Celsius?
By Shark Score, the best Prime is PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90) and the best Celsius is CELSIUS Sparkling Strawberry Guava (89). See every Prime drink ranked and every Celsius drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Prime or Celsius?
Of the drinks we've rated, 5 of 5 Prime drinks and 24 of 24 Celsius drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.