Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout
vs Pulse Pre-Workout
Ingredient & Score Comparison
Last updated: Feb 2026
PwrRanks Verdict
Score Comparison
Objective scores based on ingredient dosing — 0 to 1 scale
Pulse Pre-Workout's 350mg total caffeine contributes to a higher energy score.
Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout's formula has 1.5g L-Tyrosine and 300mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Pulse Pre-Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Gorilla Mode Base vs Pulse — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Gorilla Mode Base | Pulse |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 200mg | 350mg |
| L-Citrulline Malate | Pump | — | 8g |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 5g | — |
| Betaine Anhydrous | Pump | 1.3g | 2.5g |
| Sodium | Pump | — | 110mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | 1.5g | — |
| L-Theanine | Focus | — | 350mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 300mg | 300mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | 50mcg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | - | — | 3.6g |
| Malic Acid | - | 1.5g | — |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Gorilla Mode Base If…
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want sustained energy without extreme stimulation
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
- ✓You're newer to pre-workouts and want a well-rounded starting point
Choose Pulse If…
- ✓You want a high energy formula without exotic stimulants
- ✓You want the edge taken off stimulant intensity — focused without feeling wired
- ✓Pump and vascularity are a priority in your training
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about these two pre-workouts
Pulse Pre-Workout has 350mg total caffeine per serving compared to 200mg in Gorilla Mode Base Pre Workout.
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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.