Tests are based upon what we have done in this past.  Factors such as taste, price, and energy were taken in consideration when fulfilling this list.  To see our previous 5 hour energy alternative, you can replace this list with that, although 5 hour is in this list.  After three years of submitting our bodies to these tests here are what we feel are the top ten energy shots.

5 hour regular strength energy shot - call her the first, call her old reliable, call her whatever, 5 hour energy regular strength is here to stay.  It's the most common, has an average amount of energy, and it is going to outlast all the other companies, maybe even one or two on this list.  It doesn't rank higher because of price, and a larger than normal complaint of upset stomach/insides.

Stacker 2 Energy Shot - More a company than an actual energy shot, Stacker 2 makes all sorts of energy shots under different names.  Some of them suck, most of them are good, and two of them are great (see the top energy shot below).  And since they make the cheapest energy shots available, its a no brainer to give them a shot.

Monster Hitman Energy Shot - this may rank higher if it weren't for the taste.  Taste's like cough syrup, but it will give you the bitter beer face you always dread on the weekend, but worse.  However, jacked in with caffeine and who knows what moreso than the regular B12 vitamin, niacin, and taurine, this gives a variation on the energy shot buzz, that some prefer.

Mana Energy Potion - Ranking #1 as the top 5 hour energy alternative in 2008, this fun drink has dropped slightly in the rankings.  Partially because of price (running anywhere from $4 - 6), it is also one of, if not the, most expensive energy shot.  That being said, you have to try this energy potion at least once, if nothing more than for nostalgia sake.  Not a gamer?  You should still try it, as the flavor is fun, the experience not intense but full of pick me up, and you are left over with a great little bottle to put in your collection of stuff.

Nitro2Go Instant Energy Extra Strength - Made by another energy shot manufacturer that seems to relabel and slightly modify their product for every marketing angle under the sun, Instant Energy is Nitro2go's strongest product, and many agree is the closest to 5 hour.  Even 5 hour agrees as they sued Nitro2go a few years back for copying their product.  A good solid product, just wish the price was more competitive, since after all it is just a knock off.

5 Hour Extra Strength - Do I need to say more.  The original, but better.  Most people choose this over regular formula for the sole reason that this one DOES NOT give upset insides while the other does.  And with the increased energy, expect to only pay 20 to 50 cents more than regular strength.

Fusion Energy Shot - Fusion is a solid energy shot at a reasonable price, however it can be hard to find.  Running strong in 2008 and 09, its popularity has waned in the flooded market.  But that is not because of an inferior product.  So if you can find this one, snatch it up quick before it disappears.

Worx Energy Shot - New for mid 2010, Worx Energy is a great little energy shot that provides lasting strength and invigoration.  With a seventy-five cent to dollar cheaper price point than other energy shots, and a strong marketing campaign which hopefully brings out a long lasting product, Worx Energy Works.  We also like the wide mouth opening for faster refueling of our energy tanks.

Xtra Energy Shot - Regular strength is a good product at a great price of only $1.  However, if you want the ultimate energy for the same price see below.

WINNER: Xtra Extra Strength Energy Shot

5 Hour Energy Xtra Strength Grape X S 5 Hr 12 SHOTS    US $27.50

Stacker 2 Xtra Berry 2oz Energy Shots    US $1.99

5 Hour Energy Xtra Strength Grape 24 shots    US $10.49

XTRA Stacker 2 Diet and Energy Shot 12 Bottles 3oz each    US $17.98

48 Stacker 2 Xtra Diet Energy Crave Control Shots 2 oz    US $59.00

Lot of 6 Stacker2 Xtra Berry Flavor Energy Shots 2fl oz Stacker 2    US $6.99

Stacker 2 Xtra Berry Flavor 6 Hour Energy Shot 6 Pack    US $13.99

5 Hour Energy Xtra Strength Grape X S 5 Hr 24 SHOTS    US $55.00

XTRA ENERGY SHOT 2FL OZ1 BOTTLEBERRY FLAVOR0 SUGAR    US $1.50

XTRA ENERGY SHOT 2FL OZ1 BOTTLEORANGE FLAVOR0 SUGAR    US $1.50

NVE Pharmaceuticals Stacker 2 Xtra Energy Shot    US $34.59

Stacker 2 Xtra 6 hour Energy Shots 3 Flavor 9 Bottles    US $17.99

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After all is said and done many energy shots are very close, if not the same: bottled in the same warehouse, with the same ingredients, just a different label.  Xtra Extra Strength competes on par or better with all of the products above, tastes the same as 5 hour energy, and is the cheapest.  At only $1, the Xtra Extra Strength Energy shot, is the most buzz for your buck.