Lynx vs Hestan: which should you buy?
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Lynx Professional 42-inch Built-In Grill with Trident Infrared Burner & Rotisserie
Lynx · $9,559-$10,089
The short answer
Lynx vs Hestan is a close fight between two US-built luxury grills. The Lynx Professional 42 gives you more for the money: 1,200 sq in of total cooking area, an adjustable Trident infrared burner that reaches 1,000°F and a lower starting price. The Hestan 36 is the pick for a smaller island or a statement color, with Trellis burners, a 50 lb rotisserie and eleven signature finishes.
Choose Lynx if you sear often and have the space. Choose Hestan if design drives the outdoor kitchen.
Key differences at a glance
- Different widths: 42″ vs 36″. Make sure your cabinet opening fits before comparing features.
- Lynx Professional 42-inch Built-In Grill with Trident Infrared Burner & Rotisserie lists for about $540 less ($9,559 vs $10,099).
- Lynx Professional 42-inch Built-In Grill with Trident Infrared Burner & Rotisserie rates higher for features (5/5 vs 4/5).
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Specs side by side
| Spec | Lynx Professional 42-inch Built-In Grill with Trident Infrared Burner & Rotisserie | Hestan 36-inch Built-In Grill with Rotisserie |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Lynx | Hestan |
| Category | Outdoor appliance (built-in grill) | Outdoor appliance (built-in grill) |
| Width | 42″ | 36″ |
| Fuel | Gas | Gas |
| Installation | Outdoor-built-in | Outdoor-built-in |
| List price (MSRP) | $9,559-$10,089 | $10,099-$10,299 |
| Full warranty | 1-yr full | 1-yr full |
| Made in | USA | USA |
| Wi-Fi / app | No | No |
| Fuel options | natural gas (-NG) or propane (-LP) | natural gas (-NG) or propane (-LP) |
| Main burners | 3 | 3 |
| Main cooking area (sq in) | 855 | 653 |
| Secondary cooking area sq (in) | 345 | 236 |
| Cooking area (sq in) | 1,200 | 889 |
| Performance rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Design rating | 5/5 | 5/5 |
| Features rating | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Value rating | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Where to buy | Check price | Check price |
Prices are manufacturer or retailer list prices when we last checked; luxury brands set minimum advertised prices, so savings usually come from dealer packages and rebates. Ratings are editorial estimates: see how we rate.
How Lynx and Hestan grills differ
The Lynx Professional 42 has three main burners totaling 73,000 BTU: two 25,000 BTU ceramic burners and a 23,000 BTU Trident infrared burner adjustable from 300 to 1,000°F. That Trident burner lets one zone sear like a steakhouse while the rest cooks gently. A dual-position rear infrared rotisserie (16,000 BTU) has a 3-speed motor. You get 855 sq in of primary space, hot-surface ignition, ceramic briquettes, a smoker box and a spring-assisted hood.
The Hestan 36 with rotisserie uses three 25,000 BTU Trellis tubular burners (75,000 BTU total) under laser-cut 5/16-inch stainless grates, with 653 sq in of primary space. Its ceramic infrared rotisserie handles up to 50 lb on a concealed chain drive. Motion-activated halogen lights and a flip-to-clean radiant tray are nice touches. Retailers list conflicting rotisserie BTU figures, so we don't quote one. If you want a dedicated sear zone, the GMBR36 version swaps a Trellis burner for an infrared sear burner.
Who should pick Lynx vs Hestan
Pick Lynx if you cook for crowds, want infrared searing on every cook and have room for 42 inches. Pick Hestan if you're working with 36 inches, want a colored grill to match an outdoor kitchen, or plan to rotisserie large roasts. Both come in color: Lynx offers five collection finishes beyond stainless, and Hestan lists eleven signature colors; availability and pricing for colors vary, so check with the seller.
Lynx vs Hestan as brands
Lynx is known for luxury built-in gas grills with Trident infrared burners, rotisseries and its color collection. Hestan is better known indoors for restaurant-derived ranges, so this grill can match a Hestan range; see Wolf vs Hestan for that matchup. Other built-in grills worth comparing include the DCS Series 9 and the hybrid-fire Kalamazoo K750HB.
Lynx vs Hestan price, warranty and service
The Lynx lists about $9,559 in stainless and up to about $10,089 in Obsidian Black. The Hestan runs about $10,099, or $10,299 for the sear-burner version. Both offer lifetime coverage on the body, grates and main burners, and 5 years on items such as valves and manifolds. Lynx adds 2 years on other components and 1 year of labor; Hestan covers other components for 1 year and doesn't include labor. Both are made in the USA with globally sourced parts. More at Lynx, Hestan, our best built-in grills, the outdoor kitchen cost guide and the outdoor kitchen hub.
Frequently asked questions
Is Lynx better than Hestan?
For searing and space, Lynx has the edge on paper: its Trident infrared burner reaches 1,000°F and the 42-inch model offers 1,200 sq in total. Hestan leads on rotisserie capacity (50 lb) and color choice. Our editorial ratings, estimated from specs rather than tests, score both a 5 for performance and design, with Lynx ahead on features.
Which grill has the better warranty, Lynx or Hestan?
They're similar. Both cover the body, grates and main burners for life and select parts such as valves and manifolds for 5 years. Lynx covers other components for 2 years and includes 1 year of labor. Hestan covers other components for 1 year, and labor isn't included. Register your grill and keep your receipt.
Do Lynx and Hestan grills come in natural gas and propane?
Yes. Both are sold in natural gas and propane versions, marked -NG and -LP in the model number. Choose the right fuel before ordering, because conversion isn't always simple. If you're running a gas line to an outdoor kitchen, natural gas avoids swapping tanks; your installer can confirm line sizing.