Prime vs. Red Bull
Prime wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 83 to 78 across the 5 and 13 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 Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93). Prime hits harder: a typical can has 200 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.
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Prime vs. Red Bull by the numbers
| Measure | Prime | Red Bull |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 83Edge | 78 |
| Drinks rated | 5 | 13 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 3 (60%)Edge | 5 (38%) |
| Best drink | PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90) | Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93)Edge |
| Average taste0–10 | 8 | 8 |
| Average kick0–10 | 8.8Edge | 6.2 |
| Average look0–10 | 6.5 | 6.8Edge |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 200 mg (200–200) | 114 mg (80–114) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 16.7 mg | 9.5 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 5 of 5 | 1 of 13 |
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 Red Bull.
| Measure |  PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime |  Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 90 | 93Edge |
| Look | 7.6/10Edge | 7.3/10 |
| Taste | 9.1/10 | 9.6/10Edge |
| Kick | 8/10Edge | 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 | In stores | Price for Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry |
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
Red Bull
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Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic BerryRed Bull · 80 mgAdvent Calendar only
Shark Score 93
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Red Bull Winter Edition Pear CinnamonRed Bull · 114 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 90
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Red Bull Spring Edition Cherry SakuraRed Bull · 114 mgSeasonal
Shark Score 89
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Red BullRed Bull · 80 mg
Shark Score 82
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Red Bull Winter Edition Fig AppleRed Bull · 114 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 82
Prime vs. Red Bull questions
Is Prime better than Red Bull?
Prime wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 83 to 78 across the 5 and 13 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 Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93). Prime hits harder: a typical can has 200 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.
Which has more caffeine, Prime or Red Bull?
Prime does, on average: a median of 200 mg per can to 114 mg for Red Bull. The strongest Prime we've rated is PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (200 mg in 12 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 Prime flavor? And the best Red Bull?
By Shark Score, the best Prime is PRIME Energy Drink Lemon Lime (90) and the best Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93). See every Prime drink ranked and every Red Bull drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Prime or Red Bull?
Of the drinks we've rated, 5 of 5 Prime drinks and 1 of 13 Red Bull drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.