Rockstar vs. Bang
Bang wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 67 to 58 across the 20 and 11 drinks we've rated. The best Rockstar we've had is Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango (91); the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). Bang hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 240 mg.
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Rockstar vs. Bang by the numbers
| Measure | Rockstar | Bang |
|---|---|---|
| Average Shark Score | 58 | 67Edge |
| Drinks rated | 11 | 20 |
| Scored 80 or higher | 4 (36%) | 7 (35%) |
| Best drink | Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango (91)Edge | Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88) |
| Average taste0–10 | 5.6 | 6.7Edge |
| Average kick0–10 | 7 | 8.5Edge |
| Average look0–10 | 6.7Edge | 5.9 |
| Caffeine per canmedian (range) | 240 mg (160–300) | 300 mg (300–300) |
| Caffeine per fl ozmedian | 15 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero-sugar drinks | 1 of 11 | 20 of 20 |
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 Rockstar against the top-rated Bang.
| Measure |  Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango |  Bang Nectarine Blueberry |
|---|---|---|
| Shark Score | 91Edge | 88 |
| Look | 9.6/10Edge | 7/10 |
| Taste | 9.1/10Edge | 8.8/10 |
| Kick | 7.5/10 | 8.6/10Edge |
| Caffeine | 160 mg | 300 mg |
| Can size | 16 fl oz | 16 fl oz |
| Caffeine per fl oz | 10 mg | 18.8 mg |
| Zero sugar | No | Yes |
| Buy | In stores | In stores |
Top 5 of each
Rockstar
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Rockstar Juiced Island-MangoRockstar · 160 mg
Shark Score 91
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Rockstar XDurance Super Sour Green AppleRockstar · 300 mg
Shark Score 89
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Rockstar Recovery LemonadeRockstar · 160 mg
Shark Score 84
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Rockstar XDurance Blue RazRockstar · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 80
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Rockstar Juiced Pineapple Orange GuavaRockstar · 160 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 64
Bang Energy
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Bang Nectarine BlueberryBANG · 300 mg
Shark Score 88
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BANG Cherry Blade LemonadeBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 86
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BANG Bangster BerryBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 84
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BANG Purple HazeBANG · 300 mg
Shark Score 83
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BANG Pina ColadaBANG · 300 mgNo longer sold
Shark Score 82
Rockstar vs. Bang questions
Is Rockstar better than Bang?
Bang wins clearly: an average Shark Score of 67 to 58 across the 20 and 11 drinks we've rated. The best Rockstar we've had is Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango (91); the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). Bang hits harder: a typical can has 300 mg of caffeine to 240 mg.
Which has more caffeine, Rockstar or Bang?
Bang does, on average: a median of 300 mg per can to 240 mg for Rockstar. The strongest Rockstar we've rated is Rockstar XDurance Super Sour Green Apple (300 mg in 16 fl oz); the strongest Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (300 mg in 16 fl oz). Can sizes differ, so compare caffeine per fluid ounce too: 15 mg vs. 18.8 mg (median).
What's the best Rockstar flavor? And the best Bang?
By Shark Score, the best Rockstar is Rockstar Juiced Island-Mango (91) and the best Bang is Bang Nectarine Blueberry (88). See every Rockstar drink ranked and every Bang drink ranked.
Which has more sugar-free options, Rockstar or Bang?
Of the drinks we've rated, 1 of 11 Rockstar drinks and 20 of 20 Bang drinks are zero sugar. Formulas change, so check the can.