Best pre-lit Christmas tree

Pre-lit Christmas trees are a convenient solution that stop the annual struggle to detangle and string Christmas lights.

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The best pre-lit Christmas tree is a luxurious convenience that's a heaven-sent solution for busy people that don't want to spend hours detangling, testing, and applying string lights. Pre-lit Christmas trees come in all shapes and sizes, with a variety of lights built-in. From a stunning 9-foot tree with 900 LEDs to a cute tabletop tree that would make an amazing centerpiece for your Christmas dining table, we have a seasonal selection of the very best. 

Staff pick

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National Tree Company pre-lit artificial Dunhill fir Christmas tree

Beautiful and realistic

This stunning tree is an investment that will last you for many Christmases to come.

Pros:

  • 9-feet tall 
  • Full and realistic
  • Metal base included

Cons:

  • High cost 

This stunning pre-lit, artificial  Dunhill fir Christmas tree stands a majestic 9-feet tall and has a 66-inch base diameter. It boasts hundreds of individually crafted branch tips for a full-bodied look and a lifelike appearance overall. The tree boasts no less than 900 dual-color LED bulbs that switch between white and multicolor. The lights have ten light functions, including twinkle, flash, and fade. This selection is made from high-quality materials with hypo-allergenic, fire-resistant needles. It comes complete with a durable metal base.

Best trimmed

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Prextex pre-lit pre-decorated Christmas tree

Warm and opulent

This time-saving tree comes complete with not just lights, but ribbons and ornaments. 

Pros:

  • Pop-up design
  • Faux poinsettias
  • Bow tree topper  

Cons:

  • Plastic base 

If you don't have time to decorate your Christmas tree, or you need a simple solution for a second tree at a workplace or similar setting, you can opt for a pre-decorated version. This Christmas tree has 350 built-in warm white LED lights. The permanently attached decorations include red and gold ribbon, pretty faux poinsettias, sparkly red and gold ornaments, and it's all topped off with a big red bow. This tree comes in a flat box and has a pop-up design that takes literally a matter of minutes to assemble. It measures 6-feet tall and has a base diameter of around 30 inches. 

Best pencil

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Puleo International pre-lit Fraser fir pencil artificial Christmas tree

Tall and elegant

This festive fir is perfect for people who don't have space to spare for a full, fat tree. 

Pros:

  • Slimline design
  • Metal stand 
  • Foot pedal switch 

Cons:

  • No tree topper holder 

This artificial Christmas tree from Puleo International is a space-saving solution thanks to its slimline design. It's ideal for anyone short on space or use in a hall or dining room as an additional tree. This style has 1,188 branch tips to provide a realistic, full look. The needles are flame-retardant, hypoallergenic, and shed-resistant. The tree features 350 clear, integrated light bulbs that are operated via a convenient foot pedal. We're highlighting the 7.5-foot-tall option as we feel this is the size that will suit most average households, but it is also available in 4.5, 6.5, 9, and 10.5-feet tall versions. 

Best colored lights

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Hykolity pre-lit Christmas tree

Fun and colorful

This kid-friendly tree boasts 450 color-changing LED lights.

Pros:

  • 450 LED lights
  • Color-changing functionality 
  • 1,450 branch tips 

Cons:

  • Only large sizes available

It's all well and good to opt for an elegant white-light tree, but if you want to go all out to please children, twinkly colored lights are the way to go. This tree not only offers 450 LED lights, but they are color-changing and have ten different modes. The bulbs all work independently, so if one blows, they won't all go. This tree is 7.5-feet tall and measures 48 inches in diameter at the base. It boasts 1,450 branch tips for a full, natural look. It has an all-metal construction with a sturdy folding metal tree stand. We like that this tree has a built-in tree topper holder to easily place your angel, star, or other decoration of choice. 

Best tabletop

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Joiedomi pre-lit tabletop Christmas tree

Cute and convenient

This miniature tree would make a great Christmas dinner table center or end piece. 

Pros:

  • Battery-powered
  • Burlap base
  • Star tree topper 

Cons:

  • Niche usage 

This tiny tree measures a cute 21-inches tall, so it's the ideal size to decorate your Christmas dining table, a side table in a hall, or a dresser in a child's bedroom. This tree's integrated lights are battery-powered and offer different modes and even a timer setting. As well as the lights, this tree comes with decorations: shiny ornaments, red berries, and a star tree topper. Its looks are enhanced by a faux snow effect on the tips of the branches and a rustic burlap base. 

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All these pre-lit Christmas trees will save you time and frustration because unraveling string lights isn't necessary. Our overall staff pick, the National Tree Company pre-lit artificial Dunhill fir Christmas tree, is a gorgeously realistic faux fir that boasts an impressive 900 LED lights. 

If you're looking for a super time-saving Christmas tree life hack, then consider the Prextex pre-lit pre-decorated Christmas tree. It has integrated lights and comes with a full set of festive decorations already attached. 

Anyone short on space to place a full-size Christmas tree would do well to look at pencil trees like the Puleo International pre-lit Fraser fir pencil artificial Christmas tree. It has an elegant, slimline design that will fit neatly into smaller spaces. 

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With over 10 years of experience writing for popular websites Amy-Mae is a freelance features writer with a focus on writing reviews, how-tos, and buyers guides. She lives near the sea in Devon with her family, two naughty cats, and two much-loved dogs. Her beloved daughter ensures she has very little spare time but if she manages to wrangle any you'll find her on the sofa watching box sets and drinking gin.