Thuper Thavage 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
Thuper Thavage Pre Workout's formula has 6g L-Citrulline and 2g Arginine Nitrate, which contribute to a higher pump score.
Time Machine Pre Workout's formula has 750mg L-Tyrosine and 300mg Alpha-GPC, which contribute to a higher focus score.
Time Machine Pre Workout delivers more performance per dollar than Thuper Thavage Pre Workout — based on how both products compare to the broader pre-workout market.
Ingredient Comparison
Thuper Thavage vs Time Machine — dosing per serving
| Ingredient | Objective | Thuper Thavage | Time Machine |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caffeine Yield | Energy | 400mg | 400mg |
| DMAA | Energy | — | 125mg |
| Theobromine | Energy | 100mg | 100mg |
| Alpha Yohimbine | Energy | 3mg | 2mg |
| L-Citrulline | Pump | 6g | 3g |
| Arginine Nitrate | Pump | 2g | — |
| Taurine | Pump | 2g | — |
| Agmatine | Pump | 1g | — |
| Arginine Silicate | Pump | — | 750mg |
| Sodium | Pump | 190mg | — |
| AstraGin | Pump | — | 40mg |
| L-Tyrosine | Focus | — | 750mg |
| Alpha-GPC | Focus | 500mg | 300mg |
| L-Theanine | Focus | 200mg | — |
| Panax Ginseng Extract | Focus | — | 40mg |
| Huperzine | Focus | — | 500mcg |
| Beta-Alanine | - | 6.4g | 6g |
| Creatine Monohydrate | - | 5g | — |
| Peak O2 | - | 1g | — |
| Juniper Berry Extract | - | 220mg | — |
| Korean Red Ginseng | - | — | 40mg |
Who Should Buy Each
Matching products to training goals and stim tolerance
Choose Thuper Thavage 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
Choose Time Machine If…
- ✓You want a powerful pre-workout and are comfortable using it 2–3 times per week max
- ✓You want sharp mental focus that lasts through the full session
- ✓You want some pump support without it dominating the formula
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.