Head to head

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card vs. Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

Even split across the criteria below. Pick the one whose strengths match how you'll actually use it.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

Amex

Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

Capital One

At a glance

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card and Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card split the criteria evenly. Neither is the obvious all-rounder; the right pick depends on which dimensions matter to you.

Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card wins on earning ceiling and lounge access; Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on first-year math and annual fee.

Pick the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card if year-one math is your priority; take the Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card if you want a cheaper card to keep long-term.

Who wins what

2 vs 2
  • First-year math Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card wins on bonus value minus annual fee.

  • Annual fee Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card

    Capital One Savor Cash Rewards Credit Card is $550 cheaper to keep.

  • Earning ceiling Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card earns more on its best category (14× vs 8×).

  • Lounge access Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card

    Hilton Honors American Express Aspire Card includes lounge access; the other doesn't.

By the numbers

Annual fee
$550
Free
Welcome offer (typical value)
$750
$250
First-year net
+$200
+$250
Peak earning rate
14×
Top categories
Hotels Resorts, Airfare, Car Rentals
Capital One Entertainment, Travel Portal, Dining
Lounge access
priority-pass
No
Travel insurance
Yes
Yes
Elite status
Yes
Yes
Foreign transaction fee
None
None
Reward currency
Hilton Honors
Cashback

Welcome-offer dollar values use each program's typical-tier valuation from our signup bonus calculator. See the methodology page for sourcing details.