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6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree vs Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree

The Costway is the stronger tree on features and fullness: app and remote control, 16 million colors, music sync, timers, and roughly twice the branch tips of the NOBRAND. The NOBRAND is the simpler, cheaper-feeling option with a plain warm-white-plus-multicolor LED setup and no app. Both are 6 ft white pencil trees with hinged assembly and a folding stand, so the choice comes down to whether you want smart lighting and a denser look or a basic pre-lit tree. Owners of smart trees like the Costway tend to like the app effects but note flocking sheds at first setup; basic pencil trees draw fewer complaints but look sparser.

  • Choose the 6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Tree if you want a straightforward pre-lit tree with warm white and multicolor LEDs and no app or remote to manage.
  • Choose the Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Tree if you want app and remote control, millions of colors, music sync and a fuller tree with far more branch tips.

Prices

  • 6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree: $63.47 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree: $90.00 at Walmart (checked today)
  • Difference: the 6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree is $26.53 cheaper than the Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree today
NOBRAND
6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree

6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree

$63.47at WalmartChecked 17 h ago
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Pros
  • Simple button control, nothing to pair
  • Warm white and multicolor LED modes
  • Hinged 3-section build goes up fast
  • Flame-retardant PVC and stable folding base
Cons
  • Only 571 tips, looks sparser
  • No remote, app, timers or music sync
  • Limited color options
  • No flocking for a snow-dusted look
Costway
Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree with Remote & APP

Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree

Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree with Remote & APP

5(5 ratings)
$90.00at WalmartChecked 18 h ago
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Pros
  • Far more branch tips for a fuller tree
  • App gives 16 million colors and custom scenes
  • Remote with timers, brightness and speed levels
  • Music and mic sync modes
Cons
  • Flocking sheds during first setup
  • App setup adds steps
  • Smart features need the remote or phone nearby
  • Some listings disagree on tip and light counts

What separates them

6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas TreeCostway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree
Branch tips571 tipsAbout 700 to 1072 tips depending on the listing section
Light controlButton control with 8 modesRemote, app and button control
Color rangeWarm white and multicolor16 million RGB colors via app
TimersNone listed4 timer settings on remote and app
Music and mic syncNoYes, lights react to music
Assembly3-section hinged, folding baseHinged branches, folding metal stand, gloves included
FlockingNone, plain white PVCFlocked, may shed at first setup
Setup complexitySimple, no pairingApp pairing and remote add steps

Price history

$97.99$72.99
Nov 8Nov 10
  • 6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree: lowest $72.99 on Nov 10 at Amazon.
  • Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree: lowest $91.99 on Nov 10 at Costway.

Prices at every store

6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas Tree

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by NackarReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $63.47Free shippingChecked 17 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    In stockSold by oasislynx

    $120.11Free shippingChecked 17 h ago
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $72.99Free shippingChecked 17 h ago
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  • WayfairNew

    Out of stock

    $79.99Free shippingChecked 17 h ago
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Costway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree

  • WalmartNew

    In stockSold by CostwayReturns: Sold by a Walmart Marketplace seller; returns go to the seller under the seller's returns policy.

    $90.00Free shippingChecked 18 h ago
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    $91.99Free shippingChecked 18 h ago
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    $95.99Free shippingChecked 18 h ago
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    $97.99Free shippingChecked 18 h ago
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Specs compared

Spec6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas TreeCostway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree
colorOtherWhite
Branch tips5711072 branch tips
Light count250300 RGB LED lights
Materialflame-retardant PVC100% new PVC
Height6ft—
Tree shapePencil—
Light bulb typeLED—
Light colorwarm white—
Lighting modes8—
Pre-litY—
BaseFoldable Base—
Assembly3-section hinged construction (A, B,C)—
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Spec6 ft Pre-Lit White Pencil Christmas TreeCostway 6 ft Smart Pencil Christmas Tree
Tree Height—6 ft
Light Modes—8 dynamic modes
Light Effects—22 light effects
Timers—4 timers
App Colors—16 million light colors
Control—Remote & APP
Stand—folding metal stand

Questions and answers

Which tree looks fuller?
The Costway, by a wide margin. It lists far more branch tips than the NOBRAND's 571, so it fills out better in a narrow space.
Do I need a phone to run the Costway tree?
No. The remote and the on-tree buttons cover modes, timers and brightness. The app adds the full color range, scenes and music sync.
Which is easier to set up?
The NOBRAND. It is hinged with no pairing. The Costway is also hinged but you may want to connect the app and pair the remote.
Will the Costway's flocking make a mess?
Some shedding is normal on the first setup. Handle the branches gently and it settles down.
Is the Costway worth stepping up to?
If you want color control, timers and a denser tree, yes. If you just want warm white lights and quick setup, the NOBRAND covers it.
Can either go outdoors?
The NOBRAND is described for indoor or outdoor use, but neither is rated for wet weather. Keep both under cover outside.

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