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A quick fact check first: BSN’s N.O.-XPLODE 2.0 (the ‘Advanced Strength’ version, sold in flavors like Fruit Punch, Grape, Orange, and Lemonade) has been discontinued for years and now shows up mostly as out-of-stock closeout listings — one retailer lists a 2.48lb tub of Grape at a ‘special price’ but marks it out of stock. If you’re shopping today, what’s actually on shelves is the current N.O.-XPLODE formula, sold in 5 flavors. Because that’s a genuinely narrow lineup, we’re covering all 5 rather than padding to ten.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSN N.O.-XPLODE Fruit Punch | $34-$50 depending on tub size (30 vs. 60 servings) | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | BSN N.O.-XPLODE Blue Raz | around $49.99 for 60 servings | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | BSN N.O.-XPLODE Watermelon | around $49.99 for 60 servings | Amazon · eBay |
| 4 | BSN N.O.-XPLODE Grape | $34-$50 depending on tub size | Amazon · eBay |
| 5 | BSN N.O.-XPLODE Green Apple | $34-$50 depending on tub size | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
BSN N.O.-XPLODE Fruit Punch
The most widely stocked current flavor and the closest flavor-name match to the old 2.0 Fruit Punch, though the underlying formula has changed since 2.0.
- Creatine, beta-alanine, and caffeine-based energy blend
- Sold in 30 and 60-serving tub sizes
- Current BSN N.O.-XPLODE formula, not the discontinued 2.0
- Easiest current flavor to find at general retailers
- Familiar flavor name for longtime 2.0 buyers
- Not the same recipe as the original 2.0 — expect a different taste and stim profile
BSN N.O.-XPLODE Blue Raz
A current-lineup flavor with no direct 2.0-era equivalent under this exact name, but a strong pick if you want a tart, candy-like profile.
- Blue raspberry flavor
- 60-serving tub option
- Current BSN N.O.-XPLODE formula
- Distinct tart flavor profile among the current lineup
- Priced at the higher end of the current range for the 60-serving size
BSN N.O.-XPLODE Watermelon
One of the better-reviewed current flavors for tasting like an actual fruit rather than generic ‘sports drink.’
- Watermelon flavor
- 60-serving tub option
- Current BSN N.O.-XPLODE formula
- Frequently cited as the best-tasting flavor in the current lineup
- Same higher price point as the other 60-serving current flavors
BSN N.O.-XPLODE Grape
Grape carried over as a flavor name from the 2.0 era into the current lineup, though again, the formula underneath has changed.
- Grape flavor
- Available in multiple tub sizes
- Current BSN N.O.-XPLODE formula
- Familiar flavor name for anyone who used the original 2.0 Grape
- Do not expect it to taste identical to the discontinued 2.0 Grape
BSN N.O.-XPLODE Green Apple
The newest addition to the current 5-flavor lineup and the least ‘legacy’ of the group, with no real 2.0-era counterpart.
- Green apple flavor
- Current BSN N.O.-XPLODE formula
- Part of the standard 5-flavor current lineup
- A genuinely different flavor profile from the fruit-punch/berry cluster
- Least established flavor of the five, fewer long-term reviews
Buying tips
- If you’re specifically nostalgic for the 2.0 formula, know that it’s discontinued — retailers showing ‘2.0 Advanced Strength’ listings (Fruit Punch, Grape, Orange, Lemonade, plus Bodybuilding.com-exclusive Cherry Limeade and Vitamin Shoppe-exclusive Raspberry Lemonade) are selling old, often out-of-stock closeout inventory, not a current production run.
- BSN has reformulated N.O.-XPLODE multiple times (2.0 gave way to 3.0 and later versions) — always check the label’s ingredient panel rather than assuming any version tastes or performs like one you remember.
- Serving size matters for value: a 60-serving tub is usually a better per-scoop price than a 30-serving tub even though the sticker price is higher.
- As with any stimulant pre-workout, check total caffeine content against anything else you’re taking that day.
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