The German-engineered
Krinner Tree Genie Christmas Tree Stand is easy to set up in a couple minutes and keeps trees up to 12 feet tall secure.
What sets the Krinner Tree Genie apart from other Christmas tree stands is the five-claw design that holds the tree's trunk in place. The claws are connected by a single cable that allows the claws to apply equal pressure around the trunk whether it is thin, crooked, or thick.
To secure the trunk, you put the tree in the base and tighten the cable using the foot pedal ratchet. The foot pedal stays in place, thanks to a security lock that prevents unintentional opening of the cable.
The Tree Genie XXL stand has a 20-inch diameter and is made of a plastic resin. It weighs approximately 18 pounds without water. The base holds 2.5 gallons and features a water level indicator that tells you when to refill the water. The Tree Genie L has an 18-inch diameter, weighs 13 pounds, holds a gallon of water, and accommodates trees up to 8 feet tall.
The experts almost universally agree that the Krinner Tree Genie is the top stand on the market. The Sweethome (now Wirecutter) has picked it as the best Christmas tree stand for four years in a row because of its one-of-a-kind design that is versatile, secure, and easy to set up. WRAL, a new station in North Carolina, posted an in-depth test of the tree. The reviewers found it had no trouble supporting a 12-foot tree and required minimal effort to set up. Galt Technology called it the most convenient tree stand because it was easy to assemble and "install" the tree.
More than 1,600 Amazon reviewers of the Krinner Tree Genie on Amazon gave it 5 stars. Buyers have reported using the Tree Genie XXL for trees as tall as 14 feet. They like how quickly they can put the stand on the tree (under two minutes in some cases.)
One of the known issues is occasional small cracks in the bottom of the stand. However, Krinner does an excellent job of troubleshooting problems and often replaces damaged items, though the company does not have a clearly-stated warranty.
Pros: Quick and easy setup, excellent customer support, stable base, 2.5-gallon reservoir (for the XXL)
Cons: The base may crack and leak, expensive