For a 9 foot Christmas tree around the 250 price point, this tree delivers everything you need it. There are a lot of branch tips and a decent amount of lights. The 4 pieces lock together easily and there is no need to plug in any cord between each piece as it is powered through the trunk. 
If you want a more realistic tree, you will have to spend more money. For each hinged branch there is only one of the hard plastic pine needle looking tips. The rest of the branch tips are the typical treegarland material. 
I do recommend this tree as easy to assemble and cost effective.