Top 10 Energy Drinks
Best Energy Drinks in Australia
Looking for the best energy drink? This is our top 10 - a curated shortlist of the most popular, best-reviewed performance energy drinks we stock, mostly sugar-free, pairing caffeine with performance and focus ingredients. Below is what is in our top 10 right now.
How We Rank Our Top 10
- Caffeine and energy ingredients - the right lift, clearly labelled.
- Sugar content - we favour sugar-free and low-sugar formulas.
- Added extras - aminos, electrolytes or focus ingredients.
- Taste, reviews and value.
Our Top 10 Energy Drinks
Here is what made the list, in the order you will find them in this collection.
1. Super Energy RTD - ApexVita
The ApexVita Super Energy RTD is a no-fuss performance energy drink offering caffeine and focus in a convenient can at great value.
2. OxyShred Ultra Energy RTD - EHP Labs
EHP Labs' OxyShred Ultra Energy is a sugar-free energy drink built around the popular OxyShred formula, pairing caffeine with added ingredients for energy and focus in a refreshing can.
3. Ghost Energy RTD - Ghost
Ghost's Energy RTD is a sugar-free performance energy drink famous for its authentic flavour collaborations, pairing caffeine and focus ingredients with a great taste.
4. Amino Energy + Electrolyte Sparkling - Optimum Nutrition
ON's Amino Energy Sparkling combines amino acids, a moderate caffeine hit and electrolytes in a light, sparkling can - a smooth pick for energy, focus and hydration.
5. Pre Shred RTD - Emrald Labs
Emrald Labs' Pre Shred RTD is a sugar-free energy and performance drink - a convenient grab-and-go option for training energy and focus.
6. Kamikaze RTD - Athletic Sport
Athletic Sport's Kamikaze RTD is a high-energy performance drink with big flavours and a strong caffeine hit, a favourite among Aussie trainers.
7. BUM Energy - RAW
RAW's BUM Energy is a performance energy drink with a strong following, delivering caffeine and focus ingredients in bold flavours.
8. C4 Original Carbonated - Cellucor
Cellucor's C4 Original is one of the world's most recognised energy and performance drinks, pairing caffeine and performance ingredients in a carbonated can.
9. Total War RTD - Redcon1
Redcon1's Total War RTD brings the punch of its best-selling pre-workout into a ready-to-drink can, with strong caffeine and performance ingredients for serious training energy.
10. Per4m RTD - Nexus
Nexus Per4m RTD brings the Per4m formula to a can - a performance energy drink for training energy and focus on the go.
How to Choose the Best Energy Drink
Start with the caffeine - a stronger can for a pre-training hit, or a milder one for an all-day sipper. Most here are sugar-free. Keep your total daily caffeine around 400mg or less (FSANZ) and avoid them late in the day. Our certified nutritionists can help.
Why Shop with ApexVita
- Every member of our team, online and in all our stores, is a certified nutritionist, so expert advice is always free.
- A curated pick of Australia's best performance energy drinks.
- More than 140 stores nationwide, plus fast online delivery and same-day dispatch.
- Family-owned, with competitive prices and regular deals.
- Flat-rate shipping Australia-wide, and free delivery on orders over $150.
- A 30-day money-back guarantee on your order.
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