C4 Smart Energy by Cellucor C4

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Buy for $22.49

Cellucor

30-Second Review

C4 Smart Energy by Cellucor C4 is a canned pre-workout. C4's focus can. Each 12oz can is 200mg of natural caffeine from green coffee beans with Cognizin citicoline, N-acetyl tyrosine, potassium, niacin, and vitamin B12, with zero sugar. The can lists Cognizin and tyrosine without amounts.

200mg of natural caffeine with Cognizin and N-acetyl tyrosine, aimed at focus more than pump. A 12oz can with zero sugar that is easy to finish before a session. The pack is $22.49 for 12 cans, about $1.87 each. The limit is that cognizin and N-acetyl tyrosine are listed without doses.

Disclaimer: This is an independent editorial analysis. No brand paid for this score.

C4 Smart Energy can
C4 Smart Energy

Cellucor C4

Medium-Stim200mg caffeine
7.9

Rating Breakdown

Price & Value8.8
Ingredients & Blend6.2
Brand Reputation8.4
Review Scan8.2
Final Overall Score7.9

$1.87 / can · 12 cans / pack

Pros

  • 200mg of natural caffeine with Cognizin and N-acetyl tyrosine, aimed at focus more than pump
  • A 12oz can with zero sugar that is easy to finish before a session

Cons

  • Cognizin and N-acetyl tyrosine are listed without doses
  • There is no beta-alanine or citrulline, so it is energy and focus only

Label Snapshot

Caffeine200mg
TyrosineBlend
CognizinBlend

Flavors

Peach Mango, Watermelon Burst, Strawberry Guava, Blue Raspberry, Black Cherry, Tropical Passionfruit, Cherry Berry Lime

Where to buy

2 stores we checked on Oct 27, 2026, best price per can first. Prices change often, so the price at checkout is the one that counts.

Best price per can
Cellucor217 reviews at CellucorThese stars are how shoppers rated this product on the brand's own website. Brands collect and show their own reviews, so their scores often run higher than at big stores. Amazon doesn't let other sites show its ratings, so the Amazon row has none. Checked Oct 27, 2026.
Available flavors

Peach Mango, Watermelon Burst, Strawberry Guava, Blue Raspberry, Black Cherry, Tropical Passionfruit, Cherry Berry Lime

cellucor.comOfficial Brand Store
Buy for $22.49$1.87 / can
Amazon
Available flavors

Black Cherry, Peach Mango, Cherry Berry Lime, Tropical Passionfruit, Strawberry Guava, Blue Raspberry, Watermelon

amazon.com
Buy for $22.49$1.87 / can

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Pack price history

Lowest price we have written down

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About the brand

The company behind C4 Smart Energy

Brand name
Cellucor C4
Parent company
Nutrabolt
Founded
2002
Key people
Doss Cunningham, Andrew Archambault
Headquarters
Austin, Texas

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C4 Smart Energy Stats

How its label, price and reviews stack up against the 41 canned pre-workouts we rank.

Supplekings Score

Solid7.9
Higher than 75% of cansAverage 7.6
  • Price & Value1.38.8
  • Ingredients & Blend0.36.2
  • Brand Reputation0.48.4
  • Review Scan0.18.2

Shopper Rating

4.6/5

217 reviews at Cellucor

Sold At

At a Glance

Type
Canned pre-workout
Caffeine
200mg
Stim level
Medium
Cans per pack
12
Flavors
7
Prices checked
Oct 27, 2026

Label Doses

Next to other canned pre-workouts. This one is the bright bar.

CaffeineMore than 33% of cans
200mg
100mgTypical 200mg400mg
TyrosineThe label lists it without a dose.
In a blend
CognizinThe label lists it without a dose.
In a blend

Price Stats

Cheapest on the left. This one is the bright bar.

Per canCheaper than 93% of cans
$1.87
$1.79Typical $2.37$4.66
Per 100mg of caffeineCheaper than 70% of cans
$0.94
$0.69Typical $1.15$2.46+
Lowest price for 12 cans
$22.49 at 2 stores
Change since Oct 27, 2026
No change

C4 Smart Energy FAQ

How much caffeine is in C4 Smart Energy?

Each can of C4 Smart Energy has 200mg of caffeine, more than 33% of the 41 canned pre-workouts we rank that list an amount. We count that as medium-stim.

What's on the C4 Smart Energy label?

It lists tyrosine and Cognizin in a blend with no doses.

How much does C4 Smart Energy cost per can?

The lowest price we found is $22.49 for 12 cans, or $1.87 per can. That's cheaper than 93% of the 41 canned pre-workouts we rank, where the typical one costs $2.37.

Where can you buy C4 Smart Energy?

We checked 2 stores on Oct 27, 2026: Cellucor and Amazon. It comes in 7 flavors.

How do shoppers rate C4 Smart Energy?

Shoppers give C4 Smart Energy an average of 4.6 out of 5 across 217 reviews at Cellucor. Our Review Scan score for it is 8.2 out of 10.

Who makes C4 Smart Energy?

Cellucor C4 makes C4 Smart Energy. Its parent company is Nutrabolt. The brand was founded in 2002 and is based in Austin, Texas. We rank 14 Cellucor C4 products, averaging 7.6 out of 10.

How does C4 Smart Energy score?

We score it 7.9 out of 10, #42 of 199 pre-workouts. Its strongest rating is Price & Value 8.8 and its weakest is Ingredients & Blend 6.2.

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