Sapphire Preferred vs Xbox
Sapphire Preferred
$95/yr
8.0/10
VS
Xbox
$0/yr
7.0/10
Quick Answer
Sapphire Preferred charges $95/yr with 1X base rewards. Xbox charges no annual fee with 1X base rewards. Xbox offers better overall value for most spenders when comparing fees, rewards, and benefits side by side.
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Winner by Category
Annual Fees
Xbox
Lower annual fee ($95 vs $0)
Rewards Earning
Sapphire Preferred
6 earning categories
Benefits & Protection
Sapphire Preferred
6 benefits vs 0
Statement Credits
Sapphire Preferred
$170 in annual credits
Flexibility
Sapphire Preferred
Transferable points to airline/hotel partners
OUR PICK
Xbox wins for most people
The $95 fee difference is hard to justify unless you maximize premium benefits.
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Sapphire Preferred wins for heavy spenders
If you can offset the higher fee with credits and perks, this card delivers more value.
Apply for Sapphire PreferredRewards Earning: Detailed Comparison
Sapphire Preferred
| Travel via Chase Portal | 5.0X |
| Dining | 3.0X |
| Online Grocery | 3.0X |
| Streaming | 3.0X |
| Other Travel | 2.0X |
| Everything Else | 1.0X |
Xbox
| Xbox purchases | 5.0X |
| Dining, grocery, entertainment | 3.0X |
| Everything else | 1.0X |
Card Benefits: Detailed Comparison
Sapphire Preferred (6 benefits)
- Trip Cancellation Insurance (up to $10,000)
- Trip Delay Reimbursement (up to $500)
- Baggage Delay Insurance (up to $100)
- Rental Car Collision Damage Waiver
- Purchase Protection (up to $500)
- Extended Warranty Protection (up to $10,000)
Xbox (0 benefits)
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