Alani Nu Pre-Workout vs Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated)
The verdict
- Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) scores 15.0 points higher than Alani Nu Pre-Workout on formula: 80.0 (A tier) vs 65.0 (C tier).
- Caffeine: 200 mg vs 350 mg.
- Both labels have 0% hidden in blends.
- Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) is $0.17 cheaper per clinically dosed serving at $2.50, compared with $2.67 for Alani Nu Pre-Workout.
- Neither is third-party tested.
- Largest panel dose differences for Alani Nu Pre-Workout vs Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated): Betaine Anhydrous: none listed vs 2,500 mg; L-Tyrosine: 500 mg vs none listed; L-Citrulline: 4,000.2 mg vs 5,333.6 mg.
- Bottom line: Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) has the higher formula score and the lower comparable cost.
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| Metric | ||
|---|---|---|
| Scores | ||
| Tier | C · 65.0 | A · 80.0 (best) |
| Overall score | 46.0 | 59.5 (best) |
| Dose | 65.0 | 80.0 (best) |
| Transparency | 100.0 | 100.0 |
| Pump | 60.0 | 60.0 |
| Focus | 75.0 | 75.0 |
| Endurance | 50.0 | 100.0 (best) |
| Caffeine | 200 mg · ⚡ Standard Send | 350 mg · 🚀 Heart Go Brrr |
| Lowest price | $39.99 (best) | $49.99 |
| Per clinically dosed serving | $2.67 · 💎 Luxury Pixie Dust | $2.50 · 💸 Pricey (best) |
| Real servings | 15 of 30 | 20 of 20 (best) |
| Testing | Untested | Untested |
| Ingredients (per graded serving) | ||
| Caffeine (counts toward the tier) | 200 mg100% ✓ | 350 mg100% ✓ |
| L-Citrulline (counts toward the tier) | 4,000.2 mg100% ✓ | 5,333.6 mg100% ✓ |
| Betaine Anhydrous (counts toward the tier) | missing | 2,500 mg100% ✓ |
| L-Tyrosine (counts toward the tier) | 500 mg50% | missing |
| Taurine (counts toward the tier) | missing | missing |
| L-Theanine (counts toward the tier) | 200 mg100% ✓ | 350 mg100% ✓ |
| Beta-Alanine | 1,600 mg50% | 3,600 mg100% ✓ |
| Sodium (Electrolytes) | 150 mg | 400 mg |
| Alpha-GPC | — | 150 mg50% |
| Potassium | — | 440 mg |
= best in the row. = part of the ideal pre and counts toward the tier. Percentages are of the clinical reference dose.
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