Haven't turned the lights on yet, that will be the deciding factor. Haven't fluffed branches, but assembled tree. Not nearly as full as I had expected. But I will make my final assessment after branches are fluffed and I try the light variations!! I have to say though, I was looking for a smaller, lighter, and easier tree to assemble and it is definitely that! Very simple. If the light sequences are good, I will give it an 8.5.