Red Bull Purple Edition vs ZONe mad hacke

Grape Flavor Taste Comparison

Although both are grape-flavored, the appearance is completely different. ZONe mad hacker has a more subdued, natural feel, while the Purple Edition feels more artificial and overdone.

Now, let's compare the actual taste differences.

Red Bull Purple Edition Taste

Red Bull Purple Edition has a rich, sweet-and-sour grape flavor. The sweetness and tartness from biting into the fruit spread across your mouth, with a distinct grape umami.

ZONe mad hacker Taste

On the other hand, ZONe mad hacker has a more subdued grape flavor, with a mild taste and scent reminiscent of sugary juice. I couldn't quite imagine the taste of real grape pulp in mad hacker.

Tasting Comparison Feedback

Once compared side by side, the differences in taste are quite noticeable. Red Bull has a sweet-and-sour flavor with depth and umami, while ZONe feels flatter. Many people on social media have described ZONe as having a "Fanta Grape taste," likely due to its lack of punch and stronger sugary-water impression.

Energy Ingredient Comparison

Caffeine content is 80mg in Red Bull and 75mg in ZONe. Since ZONe comes in a 500ml can, which is twice the size of Red Bull, it feels like the caffeine content is relatively lower. Recently, even 80mg of caffeine in Red Bull feels on the low side for some people.

Arginine content is 300mg in Red Bull and 500mg in ZONe, so ZONe has more. There are minor differences in other ingredients, but both drinks are sugary carbonated beverages with added vitamins, so there isn't much of a significant difference between them.

Personally, I don't think these slight differences in energy ingredients would affect my product rating, so either one is fine. Just pick your favorite flavor, and if you want to drink a lot, mad hacker is the way to go.

Purple Edition without Juice, Mad Hacker with 2% Juice

Purple Edition contains no juice. All of the Edition series, both domestically and internationally, have been made without juice to recreate a premium flavor.

Mad Hacker contains 2% juice. Although this amount is too little to be considered a fruit-based energy drink, there is grape juice included.

The difference between having juice and no juice is honestly negligible. On the other hand, the grape umami stands out more in Red Bull, which doesn't contain any juice. So if you're looking for a fruity taste, the Purple Edition, which is without juice, might actually be the better choice.

Design Comparison

Both designs are fantastic.

ZONe's product name "mad hacker" and the code-like screen design match the product's overall vibe, creating a unique look. However, the design and name don't give much of an idea about the flavor, so choosing it might feel like an adventure. If you're okay with imagining the flavor while drinking, it could be fun.

Red Bull's purple color gives off a mysterious and glossy vibe, and the contrast with the mirror-like silver is beautiful. The phrase "Mystic Magic" doesn't give an immediate flavor impression, but when you see the purple can, you can easily imagine the flavor, allowing you to enjoy the juicy grape taste with the right expectations.

Try Drinking Both Purple Edition and Mad Hacker!

Since both Red Bull and ZONe released grape-flavored drinks in 2021, it's definitely worth opening both and tasting them side by side. You'll realize how different the same grape flavor can be!

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