Comparisons / Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout vs Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout
**Verdict: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout wins with better value and superior dosing** ON Gold Standard scores 7.1/10 versus C4's 6.6/10, primarily due to stronger ingredient dosing and better value. At ₹73.30 per serving, it costs ₹20 less than C4's ₹93.30 while delivering significantly more active ingredients. The dosing advantage is substantial: ON provides 3000mg creatine monohydrate versus C4's 1000mg, and includes 3000mg L-citrulline (absent in C4) plus 1500mg beta-alanine for enhanced pump and endurance. ON's 175mg caffeine edges out C4's 150mg for energy. C4 counters with 1600mg alpha lipoic acid and 1000mg arginine, but these don't offset the core performance gap. C4's higher B-vitamin doses (35mcg vs 5mcg B12, 30mg vs 15mg B3) and 250mg vitamin C offer micronutrient advantages, but won't significantly impact workout performance. **Choose ON Gold Standard** if you want clinically-dosed creatine and citrulline for strength and pumps at better value. **Choose C4** only if you specifically need higher antioxidant support from ALA and vitamin C, though you're paying 27% more for weaker core pre-workout ingredients.
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**Verdict: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout wins with better value and superior dosing** ON Gold Standard scores 7.1/10 versus C4's 6.6/10, primarily due to stronger ingredient dosing and better value. At ₹73.30 per serving, it costs ₹20 less than C4's ₹93.30 while delivering significantly more active ingredients. The dosing advantage is substantial: ON provides 3000mg creatine monohydrate versus C4's 1000mg, and includes 3000mg L-citrulline (absent in C4) plus 1500mg beta-alanine for enhanced pump and endurance. ON's 175mg caffeine edges out C4's 150mg for energy. C4 counters with 1600mg alpha lipoic acid and 1000mg arginine, but these don't offset the core performance gap. C4's higher B-vitamin doses (35mcg vs 5mcg B12, 30mg vs 15mg B3) and 250mg vitamin C offer micronutrient advantages, but won't significantly impact workout performance. **Choose ON Gold Standard** if you want clinically-dosed creatine and citrulline for strength and pumps at better value. **Choose C4** only if you specifically need higher antioxidant support from ALA and vitamin C, though you're paying 27% more for weaker core pre-workout ingredients.
Cellucor
6.6/10
RecommendedRunner-upCost/serving: ₹93.30
Based on MRP. Actual price may be lower.
Form: Powder (Scoop)
Servings: 30
The Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout scores a mediocre 5.3/10, deemed overpriced and partly effective due to subpar dosing of key ingredients despite commendable transparency. Priced at ₹93.3 per serving, it fails to provide sufficient value for serious athletes, offering only minimal performance benefits for the cost.
Optimum Nutrition
7.1/10
RecommendedWinnerCost/serving: ₹73.30
Based on MRP. Actual price may be lower.
Form: Powder (Scoop)
Servings: 30
Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout scored 6.2/10, highlighting its excellent transparency but falling short on value due to under-dosed ingredients and a premium price of ₹73.3 per serving. While it features some clinically supported doses, the overall formula struggles with efficacy, making it a less compelling choice compared to lower-priced alternatives.
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| Metric | Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 6.6 | ✓ 7.1 | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
| Formula | 8.5 | ✓ 8.9 | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
| Dosing | 5.5 | ✓ 5.8 | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
| Value | 2.2 | ✓ 3.4 | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
| Transparency | ✓ 10.0 | ✓ 10.0 | Tie |
| Cost/Serving | ₹93.30 | ✓ ₹73.30 | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
• Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout costs ₹93.30 per serving vs Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout at ₹73.30 — Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout is 27% more expensive (Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout is 27% cheaper).
• Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout MRP: ₹2799 for 30 servings vs Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout MRP: ₹2199 for 30 servings.
• Value: Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout scores 3.4 vs Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout's 2.2 — Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout offers better value per serving.
| Shared ingredient | Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 500 mcg | 500 mcg |
| Vitamin B3 | 30 mg | 15 mg |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 1000 mg | 3000 mg |
| Caffeine | 150 mg | 175 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 35 mcg | 5 mcg |
Only in Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout
Only in Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout
| Metric | Cellucor C4 Original Pre-Workout | Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard Pre-Workout |
|---|---|---|
| MRP | ₹2799 | ₹2199 |
| Cost/Serving | ₹93.30 | ₹73.30 |
Based on MRP. Actual price may be lower. | ||
| Servings/Pack | 30 | 30 |
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