CBUM Essentials Pre Workout
vs Hosstility V2 Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Hosstility V2 Pre-Workout's formula has 4g L-Citrulline and 1.3g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
CBUM Essentials Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Hosstility V2 Pre-Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
CBUM Essentials vs Hosstility V2 — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | CBUM Essentials | Hosstility V2 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 151mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 4g | 4g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | — | 1.3g |
| Taurine | Pump | 1g | 1g |
| Arginine Nitrate | Pump | — | 1g |
| Sodium | Pump | 75mg | 130mg |
| AstraGin | Pump | — | 25mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 2g | 500mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | — | 300mg |
| Rhodiola Extract | Focus | — | 150mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 50mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 3.2g | — |
| Creatine Monohydrate | - | — | 2.5g |
| Mushroom Complex | - | — | 1g |
| Black Pepper Extract | - | — | 10mg |
| Vitamin B12 | - | 10mcg | — |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose CBUM Essentials If…
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
- ✓You're newer to pre-workouts and want a well-rounded starting point
Choose Hosstility V2 If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You're looking for a pump-dominant formula
- ✓You do not like the Beta-Alanine tingles
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
CBUM Essentials Pre Workout has 200mg total caffeine per serving compared to 151mg in Hosstility V2 Pre-Workout.
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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.