1776 Pre Workout
vs C4 Original Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
1776 Pre Workout's formula has 200mg Caffeine Yield and 1mg Alpha Yohimbine, which contribute to a higher energy score.
1776 Pre Workout's formula has 6g L-Citrulline and 2.5g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
C4 Original Pre Workout's formula has 5mg Huperzine, which contributes to a higher focus score.
1776 Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than C4 Original Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
1776 vs C4 Original — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | 1776 | C4 Original |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 200mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 1mg | — |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 6g | 1.2g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | — |
| Pine Bark Extract | Pump | 250mg | — |
| AstraGin | Pump | 50mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1.5g | — |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 300mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 5mg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 2g |
| L-Arginine HCI | - | — | 1.2g |
| Creatine Nitrate | - | — | 1g |
| L-Norvaline | - | 125mg | — |
| Synephrine HCl | - | 100mg | — |
| PeptiPump | - | — | 100mg |
| Kanna | - | 50mg | — |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose 1776 If…
- ✓You respond well to alpha-yohimbine
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
- ✓Getting strong performance without overpaying per serving matters to you
Choose C4 Original If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
They're tied — both have 200mg total caffeine per serving.
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.