Gorilla Mode Pre Workout
vs V1 Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Gorilla Mode Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than V1 Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Gorilla Mode vs V1 — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Gorilla Mode | V1 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 202mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | — | 100mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 5g | 8g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 2g | 2.5g |
| Glycerol | Pump | 2g | — |
| Sodium | Pump | 190mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 2.5g | 2g |
| DMAE | Focus | — | 500mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 400mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | 100mcg | 200mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | — | 3.2g |
| Creatine Monohydrate | - | 2.5g | — |
| Malic Acid | - | 1.5g | — |
| L-Arginine | - | — | 1g |
| Cholidine | - | — | 950mg |
| Choline Bitartrate | - | — | 380mg |
| L-Norvaline | - | — | 200mg |
| Vitamin C | - | — | 200mg |
| ProGBB | - | — | 20mg |
| MaxCatalyst™ | - | — | 2mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Gorilla Mode If…
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
- ✓You enjoy hydration-based pump ingredients that give a swollen and full look during training
Choose V1 If…
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
They're tied — both have 201mg 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.