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Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree vs Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree

Buy the Balsam Hill Balsam Fir if you want the most realistic foliage and a warm-white light show. Its mix of molded PE True Needle tips and flat PVC filler, plus 1,200 clear lights and Twinkly effects, draws strong marks from owners; 4.4 out of 5 across 3,700 ratings is solid for a large artificial tree. The Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir runs 1,400 multi-color lights and a fuller Real Touch build, so pick it if colored lights and density matter more than a natural green look. Both are premium pre-lit firs with metal stands; Balsam Hill has the deeper track record on realism and light control.

  • Choose the Balsam Hill Balsam Fir if you want warm-white lights, app-controlled Twinkly effects and the most lifelike needles.
  • Choose the Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir if you want multi-color lights and a denser, fuller tree.

Prices

  • Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree: $109.99 at eBay (last seen Nov 8)
  • Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree: $599.99 at Shop Gasper (checked today)
  • Difference: the Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree is $490.00 cheaper than the Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 12)
Balsam Hill
Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree

Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree

4.4(3,700 ratings)
$109.99at eBayChecked Nov 8
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Pros
  • Highly realistic PE foliage cast from real branches
  • Twinkly app lets you change light scenes
  • Easy Plug wiring needs only one wall outlet
  • Storage bag, gloves and spare bulbs included
  • Large base of owner ratings
Cons
  • Only warm-white lights, no multi-color option
  • 1,200 lights is fewer than the Frontgate
  • Some PVC filler near the trunk
Frontgate
Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Artificial Christmas Tree

Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree

Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Artificial Christmas Tree

$599.99at Shop GasperChecked 1 h ago
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Pros
  • 1,400 lights for a brighter, denser glow
  • Multi-color lighting suits traditional displays
  • Real Touch tips feel soft and natural
  • Full, dense Noble fir shape
Cons
  • No app-controlled light effects noted
  • Fewer public owner ratings to judge reliability
  • Storage bag not confirmed in the box

What separates them

Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir TreeFrontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree
Foliage realismOver 65% molded PE True Needle tips cast from real branches, PVC filler near the trunkReal Touch molded tips throughout for a soft, natural feel
Light count1,200 clear warm-white LEDs1,400 lights
Light colorClear warm white onlyMulti-color
Light controlTwinkly Light Show with app-based effectsStandard pre-lit strings, no app effects noted
SetupEasy Plug: strings connect through the trunk, one wall plugSectioned assembly with pre-strung lights
Included extrasMetal stand, ripstop nylon storage bag, fluffing gloves, spare bulbsStand included; storage bag not confirmed
ShapeClassic teardrop silhouette with upward-sloping branchesFull Noble fir profile
Owner feedback4.4 out of 5 from about 3,700 ratingsLimited public rating volume

Price history

$2,799.00$499.00
Oct 31Nov 12
  • Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree: lowest $499.00 on Nov 12 at Balsam Hill.
  • Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree: lowest $599.99 on Nov 12 at Shop Gasper.

Prices at every store

Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree

  • Williams-SonomaNew

    In stock

    $999.00+ $145.00 shippingChecked 15 h ago
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  • eBayNew

    Availability unknownSold by patiojoy (99.5% positive, 1,900 ratings)Returns: Set by the eBay seller; the eBay Money Back Guarantee covers an item that doesn't arrive or isn't as described.

    $109.99Free shippingChecked Nov 8
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  • AmazonNew

    Availability unknown

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    $499.00Free shippingChecked 5 h ago
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  • ModeSensNew

    Availability unknown

    $999.00Checked Nov 8
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Frontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree

  • Shop GasperNew

    In stock

    $599.99Free shippingChecked 1 h ago
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  • The Incredible Christmas PlaceNew

    In stock

    $929.99+ $98.95 shippingChecked 1 h ago
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Specs compared

SpecBalsam Hill BH Balsam Fir TreeFrontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree
SeasonHoliday, ChristmasWinter
Light ColorClear, Warm WhiteMulti Color
Number Of Lights12001,400 lights
TypeFir, Christmas Tree—
PlacementLiving rooms, Entryways—
ThemeChristmas, Holiday—
Height7.5 ft—
WidthWide, Full, Narrow, No information—
SizeSmall sizes, No information—
Light TypeWith Lights—
Power TypeEasy Plug—
Light EffectTwinkly Light Show—
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SpecBalsam Hill BH Balsam Fir TreeFrontgate Real Touch Noble Fir Tree
ColorGreen—
StyleClassic teardrop silhouette—
MaterialPE—
ShapeTree—
Suitable ForHoliday decorating—
SetupEasy Plug ®—
SustainabilityDurable—
Tree Variety—Fir
With Lights—Yes
Special Occasion—Christmas

What reviewers say

Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree

  • 4.4 / 53,700 ratings

Owners rate the tree highly for realism and light coverage, with 4.4 out of 5 across about 3,700 ratings. Complaints center on price, weight and the occasional light or needle issue.

What people mention
  • RealismPraisedOwners say the molded True Needle tips look convincingly like a real balsam fir.
  • LightsPraisedReviewers like the warm-white LED count and even coverage across the tree.
  • PriceCriticisedMany call it costly next to department-store trees of similar size.
  • WeightCriticisedOwners note the PE branches make it heavy to carry and store.

Questions and answers

Which tree looks more realistic?
The Balsam Hill edges it out. More than 65% of its tips are molded PE cast from real branches, and the color variation is subtle. Frontgate's Real Touch tips are soft and convincing too, but the Balsam Hill has the longer record with owners on realism.
Which has better lights?
Frontgate has more lights, 1,400 versus 1,200, and offers multi-color. Balsam Hill's 1,200 warm-white LEDs work with the Twinkly app for scenes and schedules, which Frontgate does not match.
Is the Balsam Hill worth stepping up to over the Frontgate?
If you want warm-white lights, app control and the most natural foliage, yes. If you want colored lights and maximum fullness, the Frontgate is the better fit.
Which is easier to set up?
Balsam Hill. Its Easy Plug strings connect through the trunk, so one cord goes to the wall. Frontgate is a standard pre-lit assembly with more wiring to check.
Which lasts longer?
Both use metal stands and durable PE foliage. Balsam Hill's large owner base gives more evidence of multi-season durability; Frontgate has fewer public ratings to judge from.
Can I use either outdoors?
Balsam Hill lists the tree for indoor use. Check Frontgate's listing for its indoor/outdoor rating before placing it on a porch.

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