Heats quickly Nonstick grates Looks fantastic

Limited portability Poor heat retention Difficult to clean

The Lumin is an electric grill that requires electricity to turn on, and its six-foot cord limits how far you can place it from a wall or outlet. This feels like an oversight since many local regulations mandate at least 10 feet of clearance from...

All in all, the Lumin does what it’s supposed to do, and does it well. Is it the smoker of your dreams? Probably not. But life, relationships, and cooking is about compromises. And this is a pretty great one to make, if you want my opinion.

With grates that are what you’d get with a nice gas grill and a temperature range that goes so high, the Lumin is for people who want to grill but either don’t have the space for charcoal or gas or aren’t allowed to have an open flame. That’s the real...

Versatile grilling modes Even heating Compact size

Requires electricity Lacks fire-grilled flavor

This grill is fantastic for anyone with space constraints or apartment dwellers who have limitations on the use of gas or charcoal grills. That said, we personally prefer the flavor boost that comes with a charcoal, pellet, or gas grill. It’s hard to...