Dark Labs Crack Gold Pre Workout
vs Time Machine Pre Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Time Machine Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Dark Labs Crack Gold Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Dark Labs Crack Gold vs Time Machine — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Dark Labs Crack Gold | Time Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 400mg | 400mg |
| Eria Jarensis | Energy | 300mg | — |
| DMHA | Energy | 250mg | — |
| DMAA | Energy | — | 125mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | — | 100mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 2mg | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 5g | 3g |
| Agmatine | Pump | 1g | — |
| Arginine Silicate | Pump | — | 750mg |
| AstraGin | Pump | — | 40mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 750mg | 750mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 500mg | 300mg |
| Panax Ginseng Extract | Focus | — | 40mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 500mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 2g | 6g |
| Halostachine | - | 50mg | — |
| Korean Red Ginseng | - | — | 40mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Dark Labs Crack Gold If…
- ✓You want euphoric, mood-elevating formula
Choose Time Machine If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
They're tied — both have 400mg total caffeine per serving.
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How PwrRanks Scores Pre-Workouts
Our methodology
PwrRanks scores every pre-workout by analyzing its ingredient label algorithmically. We generate four objective scores — Energy, Pump, Focus, and Value — that reflect what's in the tub, not how the product is marketed. Value scores are calculated using live pricing data to reflect real cost-per-serving at time of comparison.