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Cellucor's zero-sugar C4 Energy drinks carry 150mg to 300mg of caffeine per can, in 12-packs from $22.49.
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At a glance
- Caffeine Per Can
- 150mg (Candy Pack) to 300mg (Ultimate)
- 12-Pack Price
- $22.49 (Smart, 12oz) to $27.99 (16oz)
- Subscribe & Save
- 10% off, every 4, 6 or 8 weeks
- Free Shipping
- Over $55; all subscriptions
- Sugar
- Zero (carbonated lines)
- Certification
- NSF Certified for Sport (C4 Performance)
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- 90 days (help center); 30 on older refund page
- Ships To
- US only (no AK, HI or territories)
Pros
- Caffeine Stated Line by Line: C4 Performance Energy and C4 Smart Energy carry 200mg of caffeine per can, C4 Ultimate Energy 300mg and the Candy Variety Pack 150mg, so you can choose a strength before you buy.
- Certified for Sport, Zero Sugar: Nutrabolt says C4 Performance Energy is NSF Certified for Sport, and the Performance, Ultimate and Smart cans all list zero sugar, with no artificial colors in Performance and Ultimate.
- Lower Cost by the Case: A 12-pack of 16oz C4 Performance or Ultimate costs $27.99, about $2.33 a can, or $25.20 on Subscribe & Save, which stays at 10% off and ships free in the US.
Cons
- Cellucor.com ships only to US addresses and not to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories, so shoppers in Canada, Australia and the UK need a local retailer, one of Cellucor's international distributors or iHerb, which its help center names for overseas orders.
- At 300mg a can, one C4 Ultimate Energy uses three-quarters of the 400mg a day the FDA says most healthy adults can have without negative effects, and the labels say these drinks are not for children or anyone pregnant or nursing, so start with a 150mg or 200mg can and count the other caffeine in your day.
The Verdict
What sets Cellucor's C4 Energy drinks apart is that every line is built around a stated caffeine dose, from a 150mg candy-flavored can to a 300mg Ultimate, with zero sugar in the cans: C4 began as Cellucor's pre-workout powder, and Nutrabolt, the Austin company that owns the brand (legally Woodbolt Distribution, LLC), now sells the same idea ready to drink. C4 Performance Energy comes in 16oz cans with 200mg of caffeine, CarnoSyn beta-alanine and BetaPower betaine, and Nutrabolt says it is NSF Certified for Sport. C4 Ultimate Energy raises the caffeine to 300mg, C4 Smart Energy pairs 200mg from green coffee beans with Cognizin in a 12oz can, and the Candy Variety Pack drops to 150mg. Flavors run from Frozen Bombsicle and Cosmic Rainbow to licensed JOLLY RANCHER, Popsicle and Hawaiian Punch cans. On cellucor.com a 12-pack of 16oz C4 Performance or C4 Ultimate costs $27.99, about $2.33 a can, and C4 Smart Energy is $22.49 for twelve 12oz cans. The 24-can Candy Variety Pack is $44.99, the non-carbonated 12oz bottles $29.99 a dozen and the beer-flavored All Hopped Up $14.99 for six. Subscribe & Save takes 10% off every drink order, bringing a 12-pack to $25.20, with deliveries every 4, 6 or 8 weeks, free US shipping and changes or cancellation at any time. One-time orders ship free over $55, and ground orders take 5 to 10 days including processing, from US warehouses by UPS or USPS. The reservations are reach, strength and service. Cellucor.com ships only within the US and not to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories, so Canadian, Australian and UK shoppers must buy elsewhere. One Ultimate can is three-quarters of the 400mg a day the FDA says most healthy adults can have without negative effects, and the labels say the drinks are not for children or anyone pregnant or nursing. Trustpilot shows 1.1 out of 5 for cellucor.com from 807 reviews; most older reviews are 5-star, but the only 2 from the past year describe shipping and billing problems. The help center offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee while an older refund page says 30 days, so raise problems early. Try one 12-pack before you subscribe.
Zero-Sugar C4 Energy Drinks With 150mg to 300mg of Caffeine Per Can
C4 Energy is the ready-to-drink line of Cellucor's C4 brand, owned by Woodbolt Distribution, LLC, doing business as Nutrabolt, whose returns address is 332 Grace Lane in Austin, Texas. Keurig Dr Pepper announced an $863 million investment for about 30% of Nutrabolt in December 2022 and took on distribution of C4 Energy across most of its store-delivery territories. The range covers C4 Performance Energy, C4 Ultimate Energy, C4 Smart Energy, non-carbonated bottles, 2oz energy shots and licensed JOLLY RANCHER, Popsicle and Hawaiian Punch flavors.
On cellucor.com, 12-packs of 16oz C4 Performance Energy, C4 Ultimate Energy and C4 Ultimate Frost cost $27.99 each, C4 Smart Energy is $22.49 for twelve 12oz cans, and C4 Energy Non Carbonated is $29.99 for twelve 12oz bottles. The Candy Variety Pack holds 24 12oz cans for $44.99, C4 Energy Shots are $29.99 for twelve 2oz shots, and the beer-flavored All Hopped Up is $14.99 for a 6-pack. Subscribe & Save takes 10% off drinks, bringing a $27.99 12-pack to $25.20.
Performance, Smart and the non-carbonated bottles carry 200mg of caffeine, Ultimate 300mg and the Candy Variety Pack 150mg per serving, with zero sugar in the carbonated lines, and the labels say the drinks are for adults, not for children or anyone pregnant or nursing. Orders over $55 and all subscriptions ship free, ground delivery takes 5 to 10 days including processing, and expedited orders placed before 1 pm Central usually ship the same day. Cellucor.com delivers only within the US, excluding Alaska, Hawaii and US territories, so shoppers in Canada, Australia and the UK must buy from local retailers, international distributors or iHerb.
The help center offers a 90-day satisfaction guarantee on site orders, with a refund or replacement against proof of purchase, though the store's older refund page still says 30 days and refunds take 3 to 5 business days once a return arrives. Optional Narvar Secure covers loss, theft or damage in transit and is non-refundable once you order. Trustpilot shows 1.1 out of 5 for cellucor.com from 807 reviews, with 83% of all reviews at 5 stars but only 2 in the past year, both about shipping and billing, and we found no BBB profile; on the store itself, C4 Performance Energy averages 4.5 out of 5 from 179 reviews.
Cellucor: what to know before you buy
C4 Energy is Cellucor's ready-to-drink line: zero-sugar cans with 150mg to 300mg of caffeine, sold on cellucor.com to US addresses in 12-packs from $22.49 and on 10% Subscribe & Save.
C4 Energy product lines
C4 Performance Energy is the core can: 16oz, 200mg of caffeine, zero sugar, no artificial colors, CarnoSyn beta-alanine and BetaPower betaine, and NSF Certified for Sport according to Nutrabolt. It comes in flavors such as Frozen Bombsicle, Cereal Killer, Strawberry Blast, Sour Gummy Splash, Mango Fuego, Cosmic Rainbow and Cherry Limeade, plus licensed JOLLY RANCHER, Popsicle and Hawaiian Punch cans and team editions for the Knicks, Heat and Celtics.
C4 Ultimate Energy is the strongest at 300mg per 16oz can, in flavors including Arctic Snow Cone, Fruit Punch and Electric Sour Apple; the Ultimate Frost cans add TeaCrine and Dynamine and a can that changes color when cold.
C4 Smart Energy is a 12oz can with 200mg of caffeine from green coffee beans and Cognizin, in Peach Mango, Strawberry Guava, Watermelon Burst and more, with Blue Raspberry and Black Cherry sold online only. The Candy Variety Pack holds 24 12oz cans at 150mg each, and C4 Energy Non Carbonated (12oz bottles) and C4 Energy Shots (2oz) both carry 200mg.
How to choose a C4 Energy drink
Start with the caffeine. If you rarely drink energy drinks, the 150mg Candy Variety Pack or a 200mg C4 Performance or Smart can is the gentler place to begin; C4 Ultimate's 300mg suits people who already know how they handle caffeine. The FDA says 400mg a day is not generally associated with negative effects for most healthy adults, so add up coffee, tea and pre-workout too.
Pick the format next: 16oz Performance and Ultimate cans, a smaller 12oz Smart can, still 12oz bottles if you dislike carbonation, or 2oz shots for a bag or pocket.
If you compete in a drug-tested sport, choose C4 Performance Energy, the line Nutrabolt says is NSF Certified for Sport, and confirm the flavor in NSF's database. The labels say these drinks are for adults and not for anyone pregnant or nursing.
Shipping, returns & warranty
Cellucor.com ships only to US addresses and not to Alaska, Hawaii or US territories. Orders over $55 and all subscriptions ship free; ground orders take 5 to 10 days including processing, from warehouses across the US by UPS or USPS, and large orders can arrive in more than one box. Expedited overnight or 2-day orders placed before 1 pm Central usually ship the same day. Shoppers in Canada, Australia and the UK cannot order from the site, and Cellucor points them to its international distributors and iHerb. Cellucor publishes no Christmas order-by date, so allow the full 10 days of ground shipping before the holidays.
The help center's official policy is a 90-day 100% satisfaction guarantee on site purchases, with a refund or replacement against proof of purchase; quote your order number with the DC prefix. The store's older refund page still says 30 days, so contact the Care Team early. Optional Narvar Secure insures the parcel against loss, theft or damage and cannot be refunded once you order.
Deals & pricing
Standard prices on cellucor.com are $27.99 for a 12-pack of 16oz Performance or Ultimate cans (about $2.33 a can), $22.49 for twelve 12oz Smart cans and $44.99 for the 24-can Candy Variety Pack, both about $1.87 a can. Subscribe & Save takes 10% off drinks on every delivery, so a 12-pack costs $25.20 and ships free; you choose every 4, 6 or 8 weeks and can change or cancel at any time.
Cellucor runs its own seasonal promotions, and Black Friday falls on 27 November 2026, but we list no codes we have not seen working. Set a price alert on In-Right's /watchlist/ to hear when C4 Energy prices drop.
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How much caffeine is in a C4 Energy drink?
It depends on the line. C4 Performance Energy (16oz) and C4 Smart Energy (12oz) carry 200mg per can, C4 Ultimate Energy and Ultimate Frost 300mg, and the cans in the Candy Variety Pack 150mg. C4 Energy Non Carbonated bottles and the 2oz C4 Energy Shots carry 200mg each. The FDA says 400mg a day is not generally associated with negative effects for most healthy adults, so one Ultimate can uses three-quarters of that.
Is C4 Energy sugar-free?
Yes for the carbonated cans. Cellucor lists zero sugar and no artificial colors for C4 Performance Energy and C4 Ultimate Energy, zero sugar for C4 Smart Energy, and no sugar or artificial colors for the Candy Variety Pack. Check the label of the exact flavor for its sweeteners and other ingredients.
Is C4 Energy NSF Certified for Sport?
C4 Performance Energy is. Nutrabolt's March 2025 announcement says C4 Performance Energy products are NSF Certified for Sport, and Cellucor notes the certification applies to C4 Energy made during and after June 2021. The Ultimate and Smart pages do not make the claim, so drug-tested athletes should confirm the exact flavor in NSF's Certified for Sport database.
Who should not drink C4 Energy?
The labels say not to drink it if you are pregnant or nursing, that it is not intended for children and that it is recommended for adults. The FDA adds that medical experts advise against energy drinks for children and teens, and that some health conditions and medications make people more sensitive to caffeine, so ask your doctor first if that applies to you.
Does Cellucor ship C4 Energy to Canada, Australia or the UK?
No. Cellucor's help center says orders from its site ship only to US addresses, and its shipping article adds that Alaska, Hawaii and US territories are not served at this time. It points shoppers abroad to its international distribution partners and to iHerb, which stocks products formulated for those regions.
What is Cellucor's return policy for C4 Energy?
Cellucor's help center offers a 90-day 100% satisfaction guarantee on products bought from its site: contact the Care Team with proof of purchase for a refund or replacement, and you may be asked to mail back the unused portion or send a photo. The store's older refund page still describes 30 days, so get in touch early. Purchases from other retailers are handled by that retailer.
About this review
Is this C4 Energy Drinks review sponsored?
No. Cellucor did not pay for this write-up, see it before publication, or have any say in the verdict. If we earn anything it is a commission after you buy, and it comes out of the merchant’s margin rather than your price.
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