I didn't think Delta Comfort would be worth the upgrade. I was wrong.

I booked my 2-hour, 45-minute flight 10 days before my trip. A basic economy ticket would have cost $150.

The perks of Delta Comfort include early boarding, a more cushioned seat with extra legroom, reserved overhead bin space, and more miles per dollar spent than in basic economy.

Delta's Boeing 737-800 has 160 seats, including 36 Delta Comfort seats, according to Delta's website.

As a basic economy regular, I'm used to being among the last to board a flight. It was a nice change to be in boarding zone 3 because I was able to get on the plane right after the first-class passengers.

One of the biggest perks of the upgraded class was having reserved overhead bin space. As a regular basic economy traveler, I often have to check my carry-on at the gate because the aircraft fills up before it's my turn to board.

Ensuring I'd be able to exit with my suitcase and head straight out of the airport without a stop at baggage claim felt like a luxury to me.

Delta Comfort seats on the Boeing 737-800 are the same size as basic economy seats. I thought the seats were slightly more comfortable than the standard economy Delta seats I've booked in the past, and I appreciated having two more inches of legroom with a 34-inch seat pitch.

My seatback entertainment system had a wide variety of movies and TV shows, as well as access to YouTube Music and live TV.

Since my flight was relatively short, I appreciated the search filter for movies under two hours. I stretched out in my open row of seats and watched "17 Again" as the sun went down.

Since I was seated toward the front of the plane, I waited less than five minutes to exit after we landed. This final perk was my favorite and sealed the deal for me — Delta Comfort was totally worth the added price.

I'll certainly book the upgraded economy class for future flights.