Red Bull vs. Monster

Red Bull edges out Monster, averaging a Shark Score of 77 to 75 across the 11 and 35 drinks we've rated. The best Red Bull we've had is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93); the best Monster is Monster Ultra Gold (91). Monster hits harder: a typical can has 160 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.

Monster does, on average: a median of 160 mg per can to 114 mg for Red Bull. The strongest Red Bull we've rated is Red Bull Winter Edition Pear Cinnamon (114 mg in 12 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: 9.5 mg vs. 9.6 mg (median).

By Shark Score, the best Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93) and the best Monster is Monster Ultra Gold (91). See every Red Bull drink ranked and every Monster drink ranked.

Of the drinks we've rated, 1 of 11 Red Bull drinks and 11 of 35 Monster drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.

Red Bull scores 82 and Monster Energy Drink scores 70, so the original Red Bull wins. Caffeine: 80 mg in 8.4 fl oz vs. 160 mg in 16 fl oz.