AN Performance Caffeine Free Pre Workout
vs Hydraulic Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
AN Performance Caffeine Free Pre Workout's formula has 1.5g L-Tyrosine and 500mg Citicoline, which contribute to a higher focus score.
AN Performance Caffeine Free Pre Workout and Hydraulic Pre-Workout deliver similar performance per dollar — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
AN Performance Caffeine Free vs Hydraulic — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | AN Performance Caffeine Free | Hydraulic |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 2mg | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 6g | 8g |
| Glycerol | Pump | — | 3g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2.5g | — |
| Taurine | Pump | 2g | 2g |
| Sodium | Pump | — | 150mg |
| AstraGin | Pump | — | 50mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1.5g | 1g |
| Citicoline | Focus | 500mg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | 3.2g |
| VasoDrive-AP | - | — | 508mg |
| Peak ATP | - | 400mg | — |
| Glucosyl-Hesperidin | - | — | 200mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose AN Performance Caffeine Free If…
- No strong differentiators for this product in this comparison.
Choose Hydraulic If…
- ✓You enjoy hydration-based pump ingredients that give a swollen and full look during training
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Both are low-stim or stimulant-free (2mg or less 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.