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Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) vs Swolverine PRE

The verdict

  • Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) scores 3.1 points higher than Swolverine PRE on formula: 80.0 (A tier) vs 76.9 (B tier).
  • Caffeine: 350 mg vs 0 mg.
  • Both labels have 0% hidden in blends.
  • Swolverine PRE is $0.10 cheaper per clinically dosed serving at $2.40, compared with $2.50 for Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated).
  • Testing: Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) is untested; Swolverine PRE has only a brand claim of testing (T4).
  • Largest panel dose differences for Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) vs Swolverine PRE: L-Theanine: 350 mg vs none listed; Taurine: none listed vs 1,200 mg; L-Citrulline: 5,333.6 mg vs 3,333.5 mg.
  • Bottom line: Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) has the higher formula score, while Swolverine PRE has the lower comparable cost.

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Head-to-head: Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) vs Swolverine PRE
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Legion Athletics Pulse Pre-Workout (Caffeinated) — product photo (source: manufacturer)
Built Different
Swolverine PRE Mango Lemonade tub

Swolverine

PRE
Solid Set
Scores
TierA · 80.0 (best)B · 76.9
Overall score59.5 (best)57.5
Dose80.0 (best)76.9
Transparency100.0100.0
Pump60.0 (best)50.0
Focus75.0 (best)—
Endurance100.0100.0
Caffeine350 mg · 🚀 Heart Go Brrr0 mg · 😴 Night Shift
Lowest price$49.99$49.99
Per clinically dosed serving$2.50 · 💸 Pricey$2.40 · 💸 Pricey (best)
Real servings20 of 2020.8 of 25 (best)
TestingUntestedT4 · Brand Claim Only
Ingredients (per graded serving)
L-Citrulline (counts toward the tier)5,333.6 mg100% ✓3,333.5 mg83%
Caffeine (counts toward the tier)350 mg100% ✓missing
Betaine Anhydrous (counts toward the tier)2,500 mg100% ✓2,500 mg100% ✓
Taurine (counts toward the tier)missing1,200 mg100% ✓
L-Tyrosine (counts toward the tier)missingmissing
L-Theanine (counts toward the tier)350 mg100% ✓missing
Beta-Alanine3,600 mg100% ✓3,200 mg100% ✓
Sodium (Electrolytes)400 mg40 mg
Alpha-GPC150 mg50%—
Coconut Water Powder—1,000 mg
Potassium440 mg—

= best in the row. = part of the ideal pre and counts toward the tier. Percentages are of the clinical reference dose.