Cellucor C4 Ripped vs BSN N.O.-Xplode
Fair comparison based on price per gram of protein, quality and more.
Verdict
Cellucor C4 Ripped is the better deal at $1.21/per serving vs $2.17/per serving (44% cheaper).
| Property |  Cellucor C4 Ripped Best value |  BSN N.O.-Xplode |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.21 | $64.99 |
| Price/serving | $1.21 | $2.17 |
| Servings | 30 | 30 |
| Per scoop | 5.5g | 13g |
| Weight | 165g | 390g |
| Clinical doses | 1 | 3 |
| Value score | 0.8 | 1.4 |
| Calories per shake | 5 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Type | Stimulant | Stimulant |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews) | ⭐ 4 (0 reviews) |
Cellucor C4 Ripped
Best value- Price
- $36.21
- Price/serving
- $1.21
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 5.5g
- Weight
- 165g
- Clinical doses
- 1
- Value score
- 0.8
- Calories per shake
- 5 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews)
BSN N.O.-Xplode
- Price
- $64.99
- Price/serving
- $2.17
- Servings
- 30
- Per scoop
- 13g
- Weight
- 390g
- Clinical doses
- 3
- Value score
- 1.4
- Calories per shake
- 15 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4 (0 reviews)
Cellucor C4 Ripped
C4 variant for the cutting phase with L-Carnitine and CLA. Less caffeine (150mg), no creatine — focused on fat burning.
Pros
- ✓ L-Carnitine for fat burning
- ✓ Creatine-free (no water retention)
- ✓ 150mg caffeine (mild)
Cons
- ✗ Low beta-alanine (1g)
- ✗ No citrulline or pump ingredients
- ✗ Small format (165g)
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BSN N.O.-Xplode
Legendary pre-workout from BSN with 6g citrulline, 3g creatine, and 200mg caffeine. Popular for years with a complete formula for energy and pump.
Pros
- ✓ 6g citrulline (clinical dose!)
- ✓ 3g creatine
- ✓ 200mg caffeine
- ✓ Proven formula
Cons
- ✗ Proprietary blend for some ingredients
- ✗ Relatively large serving (13g)
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