Cellucor C4 Ripped vs XXL Nutrition Xplode Pre-Workout
Fair comparison based on price per gram of protein, quality and more.
Verdict
XXL Nutrition Xplode Pre-Workout is the better deal at $0.57/per serving vs $1.21/per serving (52% cheaper).
| Property | ![]() Cellucor C4 Ripped | ![]() XXL Nutrition Xplode Pre-Workout Best value |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $36.21 | $34.49 |
| Price/serving | $1.21 | $0.57 |
| Servings | 30 | 60 |
| Per scoop | 5.5g | 7g |
| Weight | 165g | 420g |
| Clinical doses | 1 | 0 |
| Value score | 0.8 | — |
| Calories per shake | 5 kcal | 14 kcal |
| Type | Stimulant | Stimulant |
| Rating | ⭐ 4.3 (0 reviews) | ⭐ 4.6 (27 reviews) |

Cellucor C4 Ripped
- 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)

XXL Nutrition Xplode Pre-Workout
Best value- Price
- $34.49
- Price/serving
- $0.57
- Servings
- 60
- Per scoop
- 7g
- Weight
- 420g
- Clinical doses
- 0
- Value score
- —
- Calories per shake
- 14 kcal
- Type
- Stimulant
- Rating
- ⭐ 4.6 (27 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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XXL Nutrition Xplode Pre-Workout
All-round pre-workout with 200mg caffeine, betaine and green tea extract. Contains EnXtra for sustained energy without crash.
Pros
- ✓ 200mg caffeine - not too much
- ✓ Betaine (1g) added
- ✓ EnXtra for focus
Cons
- ✗ No creatine
- ✗ Citrulline low (1g)
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