Time Machine Pre Workout
vs El Jefe® Neuro Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
El Jefe® Neuro Pre-Workout's formula has 8g L-Citrulline and 3g Betaine Anhydrous, which contribute to a higher pump score.
El Jefe® Neuro Pre-Workout's formula has 1.5g Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl and 500mg DMAE, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Time Machine Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than El Jefe® Neuro Pre-Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Time Machine vs El Jefe® Neuro — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Time Machine | El Jefe® Neuro |
|---|---|---|---|
| Theobromine | Energy | 100mg | 500mg |
| Eria Jarensis | Energy | — | 500mg |
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 400mg | 366mg |
| DMAA | Energy | 125mg | — |
| Yohimbine HCl | Energy | — | 3mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 2mg | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 3g | 8g |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | — | 3g |
| Arginine Silicate | Pump | 750mg | — |
| AstraGin | Pump | 40mg | — |
| Acetyl L-Carnitine HCl | Focus | — | 1.5g |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 750mg | 500mg |
| DMAE | Focus | — | 500mg |
| Citicoline | Focus | — | 500mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 300mg | — |
| Panax Ginseng Extract | Focus | 40mg | — |
| Huperzine | Focus | 500mcg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 6g | 4g |
| L-Norvaline | - | — | 300mg |
| Korean Red Ginseng | - | 40mg | — |
| Vincamine | - | — | 20mg |
| Pregnenolone | - | — | 10mg |
| Black Pepper Extract | - | — | 5mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Time Machine If…
- ✓You want a powerful pre-workout and are comfortable using it 2–3 times per week max
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓Mind-muscle connection is as important to you as raw energy
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
Choose El Jefe® Neuro If…
- ✓You want euphoric, mood-elevating formula
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Time Machine Pre Workout has 400mg total caffeine per serving compared to 366mg in El Jefe® Neuro 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.