KING OF CHRISTMAS VS BALSAM HILL TREE REVIEW | MY HONEST IMPRESSION OF KOC VS BH

[@susanhewitt51]

Balsam Hill is my favorite of the two. I like the green color, the tips, and the lights better, and there were very little gaps at all.

[@bradpence7476]

The BH tree gives a prettier appearance but the KOC quality is far superior. In two years the lighting system of the BH tree will fail, but KOC likely won’t. KOC has better electrical on their trees. The joints of the trunk are usually tighter on nearly all other brands of trees than what they are on BH. Personally my favorite brand of artificial Christmas tree is Puleo International. They have superior quality and electrical and stand the test of time. I gave so many reviews and suggestions on Puleo trees that in January 2023 I was invited to design a tree for Puleo that should be marketed for Christmas 2024!

[@mguerramd]

We have had our Balsam Hill for 14 years. It sheds lots of needles putting it up and taking it down but still looks excellent. It was $949.00 for a 7-1/2 foot Noble Fir. So that works out to $67.00 a year. I store it in giant wheeled trash cans, it’s five sections. You need some storage space for it. It is VERY realistic looking, people always compliment it. It lives in a pool house where temps are ambient running from about 10° to 110°F. After about 12 years the needles start to get weak and some fracture off. But it still looks beautiful. To me it was worth the steep price, getting so many years out of it.

[@tarheelgirl77-15]

What a genius way to store your tree. Thanks for the idea!

[@wendymtzc]

Balsam Hill trees definitely are beautiful but the lights on mine went off after only one year 😢

[@mb55312]

same here!

[@miriamg.6565]

I don’t own either tree,but, I definitely love the balsam hill tree best. It is so full and beautiful.

[@KathleenElisabeth]

It really is! 😊

[@holland413]

I just returned my BH Stratford Spruce Unlit 7.5 Tree and purchased a KOC Yorkshire Fir Unlit Tree, very happy I did....1/2 the price, twice as nice. I was so disappointed in the BH tree. The KOC tree is the NYT's pick for Artificial Tree of 2023.

[@nancywatson5434]

I bought this exact BH tree last year after Christmas and just put it up this year. First of all it is a very beautiful and very realistic tree assembly was very easy. I do have to say the branches are so stiff it is a bit hard to get the hooks around the branches for the ornaments. KOC tree looks like the branches may be more flexable ( and easier to decorate maybe)

[@kimhankins2355]

I like the color of the balsam hill tree and did not shed. Plus the dimming of lights was important as you can always add twinkle lights. I would like to see the flocked Christmas trees. Thank you!

[@giaconterno2458]

I like the balsam hill tree better. I like the darker green color.

[@stephaniegarten5947]

It would great now to also see a comparison of the flocked trees from each of these sellers to compare? Please and thanks

[@ValLesniakGaGolfGirl]

Thanks for this video - I'm in the process of shopping for a new tree and have been on both their websites and it's confusing. I did order the sample pack from BH and it helped me determine which needles I liked best.

[@TimothyMcDonald-fn6xb]

I like the Balsam Hill tree better. The darker green color is one reason. The other reason is that the blue lights on the King of Christmas tree are that harsh, fake electric blue that gives me a headache.

[@robinkilgore9259]

I have had 2 Balsam Hill 9ft. Frasier Fir.(Color + Clear) First one after 1 month up and fully decorated the mid section lights went out. After a long back and forth with customer service, they agreed to send me a new one. Took down the fully decorated and up went new one. After 2 years (and still under warranty, thank heavens) the tree went out. Great customer service...sent me a new tree. That tree lasted 3 years..I tried everything and nothing worked and out of warranty this time. Price has tripled since I started with them so ended running out and getting a Lowes tree which I hate. The tree is beautiful..not enough lights. Added lights to it this year. Looked great but a pain to take down. Might as well just add lights to a naked tree.. The Balsam Hill Frasier Fir that I had, didn't have enough lights to use it with just color or just white...But with both on, spectacular. Tree is extremely heavy ( we are in our middle 60's and not super tall either!). Pain to put up, take down and store (takes up a lot of space). Also, understand the warranty...If you buy after Christmas..it starts then..meaning you are missing almost a year of warranty, You can also purchase extra 2 years but make sure you know what that covers and finally, because BH was the all time prettiest tree I've ever owned I have looked at their "Clearance" trees and they are "reasonable"...however I thought I saw that the 3 year warranty isn't valid on "clearance"..Better to call to get the full info fyi. I also have a KOC 7 1/2 foot flocked tree. Because its, smaller, it's easier to put up. Not enough lights for me but acceptable. Comes with remote that has 8 functions you will never use. One is strobe like...I wish they would add more lights and cut out all the other nonsense. Light color when all lights are out in room look a bit yellow/green but don't notice it when all the lights are on. It's still a beautiful tree when fully decorated and I would buy again. I guess there is no "perfect" tree!

[@MAGAMAN]

This is why you never buy a tree with built in lights.

[@holic_shot]

Thank you very much for sharing these perspectives. Very valuable info.

[@debk-cap6080]

King of Christmas is actually like my outdoor evergreens branches. Curious about the sturdiness of branches for heavier decorations?

[@TheShylaMichelle]

Same. Tired of dropping branches

[@lovesdecorating6239]

Great, great review!! I’ve always loved the BH for the quality and elegance. Fun video!! I love the art work in your TV 💖

[@KathleenElisabeth]

So glad you enjoyed! The TV art is from Etsy. :)

[@eveyhammond8326]

The king of Christmas tree will fluff. For those back needles, put your thumb at the base of the bristle and push. The wire is harder than on the other tree. So push from the base where it connects to the branch instead of trying to move it around from the tip.

[@vanessamccall6692]

I am a bit bias. I own 6 trees, 1 swag, garland for my stairs, and two wreaths by BH. The KoC tree is nice, but BH is on a different level. Thanks for making this comparison video. It was quite informative.

[@jimcummings5077]

Balsam hill trees look real but the one I bought from them had big time problems with the incandescent lights. They sent section after section to replace the bad ones. Finally I said a new tree needs to be sent. Oh sorry sir that model isn't available. I still have problems. Terrible experience.

[@87jallen]

I bought two unlit BH trees. I think they are just beautiful. I prefer to add my own lights.

[@rtcharge]

Had our balsam hill frosted Fraser for 3 yrs now some of the top lights have gone. Trying to talk to customer service, they say the same thing over and over. No much help so far

[@pamyaun936]

BH is the darker color green which I like. Wish the entire branch on BH was like the tips. Don’t like shedding of KC tree or color.

[@terryobermark9354]

I guess Balsam Hill, because I like the colors of colored lights more. At first I liked color of tree of balsam hill better but at times king of Christmas was more appealing. That is why a toss up.

[@tibbs4000]

I like the King tree because of the lights - they cast a bigger sparkle.

[@cyndeey7226]

Thank you so much for making this video! I ordering my Balsam Hill tree today 👏🏽👏🏽

[@jamesjimmy1440]

My Favourite Balsam Hill Christmas Tree 🎄🎄🎄

[@dawnmaclellan8892]

Thank you for the details on these 2 brands. A few questions, what height are your ceilings in the room you are demonstrating in? For the BH tree is this the standard version or the wide width version?

[@aswatson76]

Balsam Hill looks better, but their longevity and support are questionable.

[@katmd405]

Balsam Hill tree. It is a beautiful color. What is the cost difference?

[@ashdav9980]

I went through this same comparison a couple years ago and chose the BH….same tree in fact that you have. Your tree looks like it could use more fluffing. The tree generally looks pretty full when fluffed a lot. Also, in comparison I went by tip count….and the BH fir has one of the highest and you get more lights.

[@lem4100]

Balsam Hill. I am disappointed in the fact that they are very expensive but both have the cheap filler branches.

[@64jmoore]

You did not comment on the wire in the realistic plastic tips. If there is no wire in the tip, ornaments on those tips drag the tip straight down. Most these trees have a wire in the main straight top to the end of the branch and the ones that stick out from the main branch don't have wires to support the branch and any weight hung on it. Also how is the top for a tree topper? I have a glass Christopher Radko Glass Final for the top of my tree and I once ordered a Balsam Hill tree and the top of the tree had nothing that could support a $200 glass final, so I sent it back. (I do an ornament tree not a designer tree with a big bow on top with various pics shoved in at the top.)

[@darreng8827]

Balsam Hill looks great. Just bought one on sale after Christmas 60% off. I would pay full price we with the quality. The king of Christmas looks a bit cheap. You could find similar at Lowe's or Home Depot

[@martikahomes9614]

I Owen a lot of balsam hill stuff from ornaments to wreath, garland and a few trees I will always pick balsam hill. But with that being said I am disappointed with the ornaments for this year. Feel like there ornaments are starting to look cheap.

[@Sturniolo_fan._681]

Just purchased BH Fraser fir it's stunning

[@rozr925]

Balsam Hill gets my vote! BEAUTIFUL ❤️

[@barbmanning8416]

I prefer the Balsam Hill.. I think the branches are beautiful and the color is stunning ❣️

[@KrisDallman]

This was a helpful video. I did like Balsam Hill better.

[@jovengara1860]

Pair 2 I like balsam tree more clear on sight

[@ethanbrazile6934]

Did either have a topper plug

[@AngelaDemelzaAfterallFloral]

great informational video, super helpful while shopping for my clients, thank you!

[@patriciam5523]

My vote is for the Balsam Hill. Love the look of the needles and color.

[@FadySaliba25]

i do like the KING OF CHRISTMAS tree , the quality and the lights are greater and more shiny . i love it

[@tarheelgirl77-15]

I think maybe you should have recused herself from this comparison given your obvious and admitted bias toward Balsam Hill. I’m wondering if you were paid to do it, either in money or product? At any rate I agree that the BH is a better color and the tips are more lifelike. I think the King of Christmas looks fuller, meaning that there are less gaps. I own a 7 1/2 foot Balsam Hill. When I put it in the stand the first time I was devastated at how sparse it was. It took hours to fluff it the first time, and there are still gaps. That is a common complaint that I read in reviews. You mentioned, but did not adequately stress the difference between the King of Christmas being pre-fluffed, and the BH requiring a lot of fluffing. Not only did you downplay that in your comments, you downplayed it in your video footage. You should have shown how much work that was. That is a big thing. I will add my bias to this review as well as I’ve had my BH for six years. It is beautiful, but sparse as I’ve mentioned. The other issue I’ve had the last two years is that whole sections of lights are not working. I have learned this year that BH no longer has replacement bulbs to fit my tree, and there are no other bulbs on the market that fit it. Given that, I would not buy either one of these trees. I had a pre-lit tree from Hobby Lobby and a pre-lit tree from Sears before I bought the BH, and they both lasted better, relative to the lights, than the BH. Once I can no longer use this one, I will go back to that. Between the sparseness, the poor customer service, and the light longevity, Balsam Hill trees are not worth the money.

[@sarahkahnturner1193]

I am curious about the width. they look the same but one is 64"BH and the other is 54" KOC and I dont think I can fit the Balsam Hill.

[@ashdav9980]

I have the BH Fraser Fir 7.5 ft. and I got the narrow version, very glad I did. It’s slim without looking like a pencil tree, it looks like a regular tree just not as wide as the full version. I have never liked pencil trees because they are so narrow but love the BH narrow fir tree.

[@ashdav9980]

I have the BH Fraser Fir 7.5 ft. and I got the narrow version, very glad I did. It’s slim without looking like a pencil tree, it looks like a regular tree just not as wide as the full version. I have never liked pencil trees because they are so narrow but love the BH narrow fir tree.

[@LeeCabell]

I have a balsam Hill flip tree and half the lights don’t work after a few years. Now what? They have fuses extra bulbs but after 2 hours of trying we bagged it up and will have no tree this year.. The branches are short and hard to place larger ornaments on The 71/2 ft. Height was great for my dining room bay window. The trees are not inexpensive and should last longer.

[@Milorios0321]

King Of Christmas color is pretty but I think BH IS MORE REALISTIC

[@carolclaus2491]

The lights look like incandescent on the balsam hill...so much warmer❤

[@sharonjordan8465]

I have both company trees. I love BH trees for the rich color, hates the lights. Love KOC for the lights, remote control and price.

[@A.J...]

Hi, Kathleen !!! 👋 Love your tree, Have a great day !!! 🫶👍

[@KathleenElisabeth]

Thank you! You too!

[@bjohnson1149]

Balsam Hill gets my vote based on your video.

[@johnstanley4388]

The balsam hill looks more real in color and the way it drapes

[@cameliafranco4497]

Great video!! Thank you so much ❤

[@SuperTinyTurtle]

Your house needs more white color tones....

[@Ren4U2]

BH has my vote. I like the tips better and the color.

[@cheriechapman76]

Definitely Balsam Hill for me. The branches are more realistic and the tree shape as well. I haven’t ever owned BH or King of Christmas but if I was planning to invent their cost, BH has my vote. 😊

[@SusanDecatur]

The stand on the KOC looks way sturdier.

[@MelissaBoilard]

Balsam hill is my pick

[@janreci840]

Balsam Hill is pricier but the quality is outstanding this is my third tree and they are gorgeous they stand the test of time. My trees came within 3 days. This year I bought 3 different trees because I did not want to spend too much I had to return them all the quality and flimsiness of them all turned me down. I want back to Balsam Hill. They have a variety of width from wide to full to thin . ❤ them🎄

[@AlmaDeAngel]

Do you get them pre-lit or unlit

[@fredgarvin716]

Balsam Hill has THE WORST customer service of any company I have ever dealt with. I called in January 2024 to order some new master bulbs (bulbs that act like fuses) and came in contact with extremely rude/angry people who could not care less that these particular bulbs weren't available.

[@florandolph2187]

I don’t think u showed us the lights on KOC thoroughly-I would have liked to see what else it did…just clear, multi and purple? 🧐send like u skipped over it

[@belovedbytheKing]

I prefer the BH tree, however I can't afford either one, especially with the exchange rate and shipping! (I'm Canadian) I appreciate this comparison video very much.

[@sandistroud7305]

I love the Balsam Hill tree better

[@corrinebrackney7679]

Balsam Hill gets my vote definitely

[@loki3817]

I just bought a 6 1/2 ft. BH Red Spruce Slim for the corner of my dining room- its a beautiful tree. I am now trying to decide if I want to get a fuller-sized, bigger tree for my den (I guess I'd consider it my "main" tree.) These trees are so expensive and I dont want to make a mistake in selecting the tree. It would be a huge hassle to return it. What I am most concerned about is the ability to get replacement bulbs. From research Ive done, it seems like BH customer service isn't that great- especially once the tree is out of warranty (BH has a 3 year warranty. KOC has a 2 year warranty.) There have been a lot of complaints in the customer reviews on the BH website regarding customer service. Its disappointing.

[@constantineangelgutierrez1851]

Balsam hill for sure.

[@felicialong6546]

Balsam hill is my favorite

[@mariastone6173]

Love king of christmas

[@eldrisjm]

Balsam Hill looks prettier

[@GeorgiasGarden]

Balsam Hill

[@johnfritz3792]

The bh looks more lifelike

[@PatyAndrade]

Amei ❤

[@KathleenElisabeth]

Thanks for watching!🤗

[@willothewispl]

Hard to decide I love them both. I love the lights on the Balsam Hill, I love the green color on the King of Christmas.

[@LAUptegrove]

King of Christmas, hands down.

[@orcaalley2170]

Balsam Hill has terrible customer service. Waiting 10 months for a bought and paid for 6 foot Santa after months of calling yes it will be shipped yes we have it in stock don’t know why you haven’t received it. Trined after 12 months to cancel numerous phone calls able to get my money back. Awful and disrespectful service. Never to use again. King of Christmas has beautiful full life lick trees and customer service amazing.

[@MAGAMAN]

Balsam Hill lights are cheap and flickery. The King of Christmas tips look much better to me than the plastic Balsam Hill tree.

[@bcopela100]

The Color of the King of Christmas is more realistic!

[@Breezbug]

Balsam Hill ❤

[@lisaa8437]

King of Christmas!

[@Utubeisazzho]

GE makes a much better tree half the price

[@horrisajones8933]

❤❤

[@KathleenElisabeth]

🤗

[@lynnsteiner1580]

Balsam Hill, I have two.

[@TeriTrammell]

Balsam Hlll

[@tiffanyrose8810]

I think the best christmas tree is a budget friendly one because not everyone can a afford those expensive christmas tree besides there nothing wrong with a holiday time christmas tree I have my for 10 years and still looks as i first brought it I don't why these youtuders think people can afford these christmas trees sorry.

[@johnhoward3042]

If you’d stick to reviewing the video subject everyone would appreciate it.

[@ashdav9980]

I used the same Walmart tree on a $25 dollar clearance for 20 years. My husband propped it up on one side to level it as it started looking like the leaning tower of Piza. We exchanged out lights on it multiple times and finally my husband said, “Just get one of those BH tree’s you have been looking at for years….and I did. There is a time and place for everything and to each their own. Enjoy your cheap tree and we will enjoy our BH tree. Why aren’t you on the cheap tree YT channel anyway? 😂

[@diyanaclark6924]

BH.

[@SassySquatchHiker55]

Their trees are not made in America so I will not buy one.

[@gr8lady147]

Balsam Hill, hands down. I've been purchasing Balsam Hill trees and trimmings for the past 25 years. They are flawless and provide a consistently gorgeous Christmas. The King of Christmas tree looks like something you'd pickup at Home Depot or Lowe's and looks very cheap.

[@ingeboneschansker6525]

balsam hill is my favorite

[@vickiewatts1981]

Balsam Hill