WIRED Asked Real Interior Designers to Rank 10 Fake Christmas Trees

Model Score Out of 75 WIRED TIRED Heights Available (in Feet) Lighting Options Accessories Included Shipping Warranty Balsam Hill Vermont White Spruce 72 Extremely full and lush. Realistic texture thanks to a mix of needle types. Upward-sloping branches make ornament hanging easy. Looks full and festive with minimal fluffing Higher price. Its thickness can make disassembly challenging. 4.5, 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 15, 18 Unlit, color and clear LED, clear LED, C7 Multicolor LED, Twinkly brand app-controlled lights Tree stand, storage bag, protective glove Free shipping on orders $350+, $10 standard shipping 3-year limited warranty King of Christmas King Flock 71 Realistic “fresh snow” flocked look. Full, thick branches. Comes with a remote to change light brightness and set a time. No option for colored LED lights. There was some shedding even in this short test. Disassembly is more difficult than setup. 6.5, 7.5, 8, 9, 10, 12 Unlit, white LED Tree stand, storage bag, protective gloves, remote, and foot pedal Free shipping on U.S. orders 2-year limited warranty King of Christmas Cypress Spruce 67 Full and lush appearance without being too heavy. Well-balanced and sturdy structure. Natural color. Minimal features beyond built-in lights. 6.5, 7.5, 8, 9, 10 Unlit, warm white, and multicolor light LED Tree stand, storage bag, protective gloves Free shipping on U.S. orders 2-year limited warranty Balsam Hill Balsam Fir 59 Extremely sturdy branches. Minimal shedding. Full shape and realistic silhouette. Branches and needles appear waxy up close. Flat needles detract from realism. 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13.5, 15, 18 Unlit, clear incandescent, clear LED, color and clear LED, clear fairy LED, Twinkly brand app-controlled lights Tree stand, storage bag, protective gloves Free shipping on orders $350+, $10 standard shipping 3-year limited warranty National Tree Company Dunhill Fir 58 Pliable branches make it easy to shape. Classic dark green appearance. Wrapped inner pole adds natural look. Soft needles. Requires some effort on assemblers’ end to fluff and perfect. 6, 6.5, 7, 7.5, 9, 10, 12, 14 Unlit, clear, multicolor Tree stand Free delivery on all orders 3-year limited warranty Balsam Hill Fraser Fir 55 Quick and easy setup. Minimal fluffing required. Sturdy branch bases. Needles feel plasticky up close. Weak branch tips might not support heavy ornaments. 5.5, 6.5, 7.5, 9, 10, 12 Unlit, clear incandescent, clear LED, multi LED, color and clear LED, Twinkly brand app-controlled lights Tree stand, storage bag, protective gloves Free shipping on orders $350+, $10 standard shipping 3-year limited warranty King of Christmas Yorkshire Fir 49 Branches are well-arranged which helps the overall shape. Good color. Metal trunk is visible even after fluffing. Lacks the fullness and realism for a main display tree. 6.5, 7.5, 9 Unlit, white LED Tree stand, storage bag, protective gloves Free shipping on all U.S. orders 2-year limited warranty