Here at the Strategist, we like to think of ourselves as crazy (in the good way) about the stuff we buy (like air mattresses), but as much as we’d like to, we can’t try everything. Which is why we have People’s Choice, in which we find the best-reviewed (that’s four-to-five-star reviews and lots of ‘em) products and single out the most convincing. Today, the best Christmas tree toppers on Amazon. (Note that reviews have been edited for length and clarity.) We’ve covered the best Christmas lights, too. Don’t miss all of the Strategist’s holiday gift coverage right here, too.
Best traditional star Christmas tree topper
“Sweet Jesus … I finally found a tree topper, after six years, that was a star that didn’t topple over from being too heavy. This star is gorgeous. I have it on a 7.5-foot artificial tree, and it looks great. My tree tapers to the top like most fake ones do. It has a wide-enough coil base so that you can double up or triple up the spire of the tree if needed. It does not look dark on my tree because it is glittery, and I have white lights. For the price … you can’t go wrong. I would even use it for an Xmas decoration if it didn’t fit my tree.”
Best small gold Christmas tree topper
“This Kurt Adler Gold Wire Star Tree Topper is absolutely beautiful. It is glittered all over but not overdone. It has beautiful intricate cutout work in the lace that is so unique and adds to the interest of the star. The cutout in the lace allowed me to wind a single yellow light into the center of the topper to add just a little illumination from inside the star. I was able to put it on the spire of the tree, and got it to stand perfectly, with very little effort. The topper is finished identically on both sides, so it can be viewed from any angle. If you are looking for an elegant, refined tree topper, this Kurt Adler design is the one for you!”
Best light-up silver star Christmas tree topper
“All I wanted for my Christmas tree was a gorgeous white star that matched my white lights. Nowadays, most white lights are LED and have a bluish hue to me. I was thrilled when I came across this Kurt Adler star. It was the perfect color and made my tree complete. It’s just a gorgeous star with its beautiful details. A must-buy!”
Best light-up multicolored star Christmas tree topper
“I’ve been searching for a tree topper for the longest time. I wanted a star, but something that had a retro feel. The star my parents always had looked just like this, but was all-white. I’m so glad I found this because I wanted a little color. The star is a perfect size for my 6.5-foot tree, and it’s easy to put on and have it stay on. Other toppers would always fall off or constantly look crooked. I’m glad I bought this.”
Best oversize star Christmas tree topper
“We just received the tree topper, and it is even better in person. It is atop a nine-foot tree, but I believe it can even work with a 12 footer. The star produces a soft white glow that was just the finishing touch our tree needed. My wife and I had been searching for a tree topper for quite some time at the various local stores without much luck. This 14-inch, seven-point Capiz star topper is hands down better-looking than anything we came across previously. For those wondering, it is a one-sided topper that has a plastic backing. It works well for our situation because we have the tree up against a wall. For those needing a 360-degree topper, this might not be the best option for you. It is a bit heavy, but we just stuffed in several of the branches (artificial), and it is well-supported and straight. We are extremely pleased with this product and highly recommend it to take your Christmas tree to the next level.”
Best traditional angel Christmas tree topper
