The 10 Best Whey Concentrate Protein Powder as of July 2026

How we ranked these whey concentrate protein powder

Each pick earns a score out of 10 from weighted criteria:

Performance (35%) — how well each whey concentrate protein does its core job.
Value (25%) — quality and features for the price.
Build & reliability (20%) — materials, longevity and warranty.
Features (20%) — meaningful extras that improve the experience.

At a glance: top 10 compared

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#	Whey Concentrate Protein Powder	Score	Best for	Protein/serving	Approx. Price	Amazon links
1	MyProtein Impact Whey Protein	9.0	Best overall	~21g	£24 / 1kg	View Price
2	Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey	8.9	Best-known brand	~24g	£55 / 2.27kg	View Price
3	Bulk Pure Whey Protein	8.8	Best value	~23g	£22 / 1kg	View Price
4	Applied Nutrition Critical Whey	8.6	Best for taste	~24g	£45 / 2kg	View Price
5	PhD Nutrition Pharma Whey	8.6	Best balanced blend	~22g	£30 / 1kg	View Price
6	USN Blue Lab Whey	8.5	Best mixability	~22g	£40 / 2kg	View Price
7	The Protein Works Whey Protein 80	8.5	Best flavour range	~22g	£26 / 1kg	View Price
8	Reflex Nutrition Native Whey	8.4	Best quality source	~22g	£40 / 900g	View Price
9	Warrior Whey	8.3	Best budget flavours	~20g	£25 / 1kg	View Price
10	SCI-MX Ultra Whey	8.2	Best cheap	~20g	£28 / 2.2kg	View Price

The full ranking

Best overall

MyProtein Impact Whey Protein

9.0Our number one pick.

MyProtein Impact Whey is a hugely popular whey concentrate delivering around 21g of protein per serving with good mixability and a wide flavour range at a low price. Protein powders are dietary supplements to complement a balanced diet, and here the value and choice are excellent.

Protein: 8.8Mixability: 9.0Taste: 8.8Value: 9.4

Pros

Great value per serving
Huge flavour range
Mixes smoothly

Cons

Concentrate has more carbs/fat than isolate
Some flavours sweeter than others

Check price on Amazon≈ £24 / 1kg

Best-known brand

Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey

8.9A superb runner-up.

Gold Standard 100% Whey is a whey blend led by isolate and concentrate that delivers about 24g of protein per scoop with excellent consistency and taste. It costs more per kilo, but the reliability and flavour are excellent.

Protein: 9.0Mixability: 9.2Taste: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Consistent quality
Great taste and mixability
Widely trusted

Cons

Pricier per kilo
Blend, not pure concentrate

Check price on Amazon≈ £55 / 2.27kg

Best value

Bulk Pure Whey Protein

8.8Rounds out our top three.

Bulk Pure Whey Protein offers around 23g of protein per serving with clean labelling and many flavours at a keen price, superb everyday value. Taste is good rather than premium, but the value and quality are excellent.

Protein: 8.8Mixability: 8.8Taste: 8.6Value: 9.4

Pros

Strong value
Clear labelling
Lots of flavours

Cons

Flavours vary in quality
Concentrate carbs/fat

Check price on Amazon≈ £22 / 1kg

Best for taste

Applied Nutrition Critical Whey

8.6A standout in the upper half.

Applied Nutrition Critical Whey is known for dessert-like flavours and smooth mixing while providing around 24g of protein per serving. It is sweeter and pricier, but the taste and texture are excellent.

Protein: 8.8Mixability: 9.0Taste: 9.2Value: 8.4

Pros

Excellent dessert flavours
Smooth texture
Good protein content

Cons

Quite sweet
Higher price

Check price on Amazon≈ £45 / 2kg

Best balanced blend

PhD Nutrition Pharma Whey

8.6A well-rounded mid-table pick.

PhD Pharma Whey blends whey sources for a balanced, easy-drinking shake with around 22g of protein and reliable mixability. It is a blend rather than pure concentrate, but the balance and quality are excellent.

Protein: 8.6Mixability: 8.8Taste: 8.8Value: 8.6

Pros

Balanced, easy-drinking
Reliable quality
Good flavours

Cons

Blend not pure concentrate
Mid price

Check price on Amazon≈ £30 / 1kg

Best mixability

USN Blue Lab Whey

8.5Great value in the middle of the pack.

USN Blue Lab Whey mixes exceptionally smoothly with around 22g of protein per serving and a solid range of flavours. It is a touch sweet, but the mixability and value are excellent.

Protein: 8.6Mixability: 9.2Taste: 8.6Value: 8.8

Pros

Very smooth mixing
Good value tubs
Reliable brand

Cons

Sweet flavours
Concentrate macros

Check price on Amazon≈ £40 / 2kg

Best flavour range

The Protein Works Whey Protein 80

8.5A dependable pick if the price is right.

The Protein Works Whey Protein 80 offers one of the widest flavour selections with around 22g of protein and good mixability at a fair price. Some flavours are better than others, but the range and value are excellent.

Protein: 8.6Mixability: 8.8Taste: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Huge flavour choice
Good value
Mixes well

Cons

Flavour quality varies
Sweeteners used

Check price on Amazon≈ £26 / 1kg

Best quality source

Reflex Nutrition Native Whey

8.4Solid, if outshone by pricier rivals.

Reflex Native Whey uses whey extracted directly from milk rather than cheese production, giving a clean profile with around 22g of protein. It is pricier, but the sourcing and quality are good.

Protein: 8.6Mixability: 8.4Taste: 8.4Value: 8.2

Pros

Native whey sourcing
Clean profile
Quality brand

Cons

Higher price
Fewer flavours

Check price on Amazon≈ £40 / 900g

Best budget flavours

Warrior Whey

8.3A budget-friendly option worth a look.

Warrior Whey delivers indulgent flavours and around 20g of protein per serving at a low price, good value for taste-focused buyers. Protein content is a touch lower, but the flavours and value are good.

Protein: 8.2Mixability: 8.4Taste: 8.8Value: 9.0

Pros

Indulgent flavours
Affordable
Mixes well

Cons

Lower protein per serving
Sweet

Check price on Amazon≈ £25 / 1kg

Best cheap

SCI-MX Ultra Whey

8.2Rounds out our top ten.

SCI-MX Ultra Whey is an affordable big-tub whey concentrate with around 20g of protein per serving for everyday shakes. It is basic in flavour refinement, but for the money the value is good.

Protein: 8.2Mixability: 8.2Taste: 8.2Value: 9.2

Pros

Large value tubs
Everyday protein
Cheap per serving

Cons

Basic flavours
Lower protein density

Check price on Amazon≈ £28 / 2.2kg

Frequently asked questions

What's the best of the whey concentrate protein powder in 2026?

Our top overall pick is the MyProtein Impact Whey Protein, which leads on our combined score for performance, value and features. The Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey and Bulk Pure Whey Protein are excellent alternatives depending on budget and needs.

How did we choose these?

We weight performance, value, build quality and features, drawing on hands-on use and independent testing. See the methodology box above for the full breakdown.

Are these prices accurate?

Prices are approximate UK figures at the time of writing and change frequently. Click through to Amazon for the current price.

The bottom line

If you just want the best whey concentrate protein powder without overthinking it, the MyProtein Impact Whey Protein is our top recommendation — it earns the highest overall score for performance, value and features. Have a look at the current price and see what you think.

Check price on Amazon ≈ £24 / 1kg

Our top picks at a glance

MyProtein Impact Whey Protein

Bulk Pure Whey Protein

Applied Nutrition Critical Whey

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How we ranked these whey concentrate protein powder

At a glance: top 10 compared

The full ranking

MyProtein Impact Whey Protein

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Optimum Nutrition Gold Standard 100% Whey

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Bulk Pure Whey Protein

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Applied Nutrition Critical Whey

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PhD Nutrition Pharma Whey

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USN Blue Lab Whey

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The Protein Works Whey Protein 80

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Reflex Nutrition Native Whey

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Warrior Whey

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SCI-MX Ultra Whey

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Frequently asked questions

The bottom line

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