Red Bull vs. Reign
It's close to a tie by Shark Score: Red Bull averages 78 and Reign averages 78 across the 13 and 15 drinks we've rated. The best Red Bull we've had is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93); the best Reign is Reign Inferno Red Dragon (90). Reign hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.
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Red Bull vs. Reign by the numbers
| Measure | Red Bull | Reign |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 78 | 78 |
| Drinks rated | 13 | 15 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 5 (38%) | 10 (67%)Edge |
| Best drink | Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93)Edge | Reign Inferno Red Dragon (90) |
| Average taste0–10 | 8Edge | 7.6 |
| Average kick0–10 | 6.2 | 8.5Edge |
| Average look0–10 | 6.8 | 6.7 |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 114 mg (80–114) | 300 mg (200–300) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 9.5 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 1 of 13 | 15 of 15 |
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 Red Bull against the top-rated Reign.
| Measure |  Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry |  Reign Inferno Red Dragon |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 93Edge | 90 |
| Look | 7.3/10 | 7.8/10Edge |
| Taste | 9.6/10Edge | 8.8/10 |
| Kick | 4/10 | 8.5/10Edge |
| Caffeine | 80 mg | 300 mg |
| Can size | 8.4 fl oz | 16 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 9.5 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero sugar | No | Yes |
| Buy | Price for Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry | Price for Reign Inferno Red Dragon |
Top 5 of each
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
Reign
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Reign Inferno Red DragonReign · 300 mg
Shark Score 90
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Reign Storm Peach NectarineReign · 200 mgLeaving shelves
Shark Score 88
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Reign Inferno Watermelon WarlordReign · 300 mgHard to find
Shark Score 87
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Reign Lilikoi LycheeReign · 300 mg
Shark Score 85
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Reign White Gummy BearReign · 300 mg
Shark Score 84
Red Bull vs. Reign questions
Is Red Bull better than Reign?
It's close to a tie by Shark Score: Red Bull averages 78 and Reign averages 78 across the 13 and 15 drinks we've rated. The best Red Bull we've had is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93); the best Reign is Reign Inferno Red Dragon (90). Reign hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 114 mg.
Which has more caffeine, Red Bull or Reign?
Reign does, on average: a median of 300 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 Reign is Reign Inferno Red Dragon (300 mg in 16 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 9.5 mg vs. 18.8 mg (median).
What's the best Red Bull flavor? And the best Reign?
By Shark Score, the best Red Bull is Red Bull Winter Edition Arctic Berry (93) and the best Reign is Reign Inferno Red Dragon (90). See every Red Bull drink ranked and every Reign drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Red Bull or Reign?
Of the drinks we've rated, 1 of 13 Red Bull drinks and 15 of 15 Reign drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.