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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier vs LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Updated Jul 10, 2026
Quick verdict

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier (entry, $24.99–$29.19) vs LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix (mid, $39–$45) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 2 shared specs · same category (supplement).

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier electrolyte drink mix 16-stick pack
Liquid I.V.

Hydration Multiplier

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier is the electrolyte stick pack you have seen everywhere: one packet in 16 ounces of water delivers 500mg of sodium and 370mg of potassium. At $24.99 for a 16-pack, it is the entry-level, mass-market option in the hydration category.

PRICE
$24.99–$29.19
View at Liquid I.V.
LMNT Recharge electrolyte sticks
LMNT

Recharge Electrolyte Mix

The electrolyte mix that became standard for low-carb, fasted training, and post-sauna rehydration.

PRICE
$39–$45
View at LMNT
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Side-by-side specs

SpecLiquid I.V. Hydration MultiplierLMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix
price$24.99–$29.19$39–$45
sugar11g added sugar per stick (22% DV); separate Sugar-Free line has 0 sugar0g
flavors19 flavors in the original line (July 2026), plus Sugar-Free, Energy, Immune, and Kids ranges8+

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier also publishes: format, calories, electrolytes, vitamins, hydrationClaim, perStickCost

LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix also publishes: sodium, form

Who should buy which

Pick the Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier if

Anyone who wants a portable, convenient electrolyte hit for travel, heat, or training days, and who values grab-and-go simplicity over cost per serving.

Skip if

You are minimizing added sugar (reach for the Sugar-Free line instead) or you want the lowest price per serving, since bulk retail beats the brand site.

Pick the LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix if

Low-carb eaters, sauna users, fasted athletes, anyone in hot climates or with sweat-heavy training.

Skip if

You eat a normal-carb diet without high sweat output - you're probably getting enough sodium already.

Go deeper

FULL REVIEW
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FULL REVIEW
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Frequently asked

Which is better, the Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier or the LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix?

They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.

How much do they cost?

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: $24.99 to $29.19. LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix: $39 to $45. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.

Who should buy which one?

Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: Anyone who wants a portable, convenient electrolyte hit for travel, heat, or training days, and who values grab-and-go simplicity over cost per serving. LMNT Recharge Electrolyte Mix: Low-carb eaters, sauna users, fasted athletes, anyone in hot climates or with sweat-heavy training.