Upsie Versus Best Buy Protection Plans

Best Buy offers their own warranty service called Geek Squad Protection. This protection is administered by AIG WarrantyGuard, Inc but sold by Best Buy at inflated prices. Anyone who has purchased an electronic device from Best Buy has likely been offered this warranty service. But, even though you purchase the device at Best Buy, you don’t have to get your warranty there. In fact, there is a better option called Upsie. We compared Upsie versus Best Buy protection plans to help you make the most informed warranty decision.

No, Geek Squad warranties are not better than Upsie warranties. Rather, Upsie warranties are better than Best Buy Geek Squad warranties. Both companies offer similar coverage but for different price points, with Upsie almost always costing less.

Best Buy offers protection for Android phones and tablets (iPhones and iPads get AppleCare). They also protect laptops, appliances, cameras and more. You won’t have to worry about missing out on protection because they will not pass on an opportunity to sell you a warranty.

Upsie covers the same devices that Best Buy does.

There is not one set cost for protection plans. Here is a breakdown of prices as of 8/02/2022.

Geek Squad smartphone warranties extend the manufacturer warranty. They also offer protection from:

Upsie smartphone warranty protection is very similar. In addition to extending the manufacturer warranty, they also protect from:

You can buy mobile Geek Squad protection up to 60 days after purchase of your smartphone. According to their FAQ page, you must bring the phone back into the store to add warranty protection. With Upsie, you can buy warranties for old and new phones as long as the phone is in good working condition.

Unfortunately, there is no set time for how long a repair will take. You can make a repair appointment online or over the phone. Simple repairs might only take one day, but others could take 5-7 business days. A downside to Geek Squad is that you have to get your phone repaired through Best Buy. Upsie has a wide network of certified repair shops that they work with. If there’s a shop you prefer, you can request to get your device repaired there, as well, so there are virtually no repair restrictions. Upsie will even cover Genius Bar repairs for approved claims on iPhones.

Yes! Upsie is a much better option for warranty protection plans than Geek Squad. To begin, Upsie covers both old and new phones. You don’t have to bring your phone back into a store, either. You can purchase and activate your plan, as well as start a claim online on your time. Additionally, Upsie has quicker claims service. All you have to do is call the 24/7/365 claims line and speak to a real person who will walk you through your claim.

Upsie warranties are some of the best, if not the best, in the industry. You can learn more about their smartphone plans and other plans on their website. If you have questions, contact them via phone or email, or send them a message on Facebook or Twitter.