Which tree looks more realistic?

The Balsam Hill Balsam Fir, on paper. Its True Needle foliage is molded from real balsam firs. The King Noble Fir uses a 70% PE, 30% PVC blend, which reads realistic but less so up close.

Is the Balsam Fir worth $100 more?

If realism and light count matter most, yes. You get 1,200 lights versus 500, True Needle tips and a 3-year warranty. If you want a good pre-lit tree at the lowest price, the King Noble Fir at $499.00 is the better value.

Which is easier to set up?

Both are simple. The King Noble Fir's Power Pole makes lights work as soon as sections stack. The Balsam Fir's Easy Plug trunk needs one plug to the wall, and Flip Tree styles cut setup further.

Which has more lights?

The Balsam Fir, with 1,200 clear warm white LEDs versus 500 on the King Noble Fir. The King's lights do add 8 modes, a timer and a dimmer.

Which fits a smaller room?

The Balsam Fir, because it comes in full, wide and slim shapes. The King Noble Fir comes in one 50 in wide shape.

Which has the better warranty?

Balsam Hill covers most trees for 3 years. King of Christmas gives a 2-year limited warranty on the King Noble Fir.

King of Christmas 7 ft King Noble Fir vs Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree

Buy the King of Christmas King Noble Fir if you want the lower price and a lighter, easier-to-decorate tree. Buy the Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir if you want denser, more realistic foliage and a brighter light count. As of November 5, 2026, the King Noble Fir is $499.00 at King of Christmas and the Balsam Fir is $599.00 at Amazon. That is a $100 gap for trees of the same stated 7.5 ft height.

Today the Balsam Hill BH Balsam Fir Tree costs $199.01 less at its best price.

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