This was my first artificial tree. We used it last year, stored it, and set it up in record time this year. I think it could definitely be fuller as I feel like there are a lot of gaps where you can see straight through the branches even with ornaments. However, I think it’s worth the price ($200), especially when you consider it has many different lighting options for both colored and white lights. We are big fans of the multi colored twinkle and the white light twinkle depending on how we feel. No remote, but it does have a button to change through the lighting options. As long as it lasts 2-3 more years I’ll consider it a worth while purchase!