LG 28L Charcoal Convection Microwave Oven (MJ2887BIUM)
Best for: Tandoori-style cooking with a charcoal-lighting heater
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Researched by Khushal Thakkar · Founder & Lead Reviewer
Tracking 271 products across 10 categories · Data from Amazon, Flipkart & brand websites · Last updated 2026-10-12
✓Perfect If You Are…
- • Families who cook tandoori dishes at home
✕Skip If You…
- • Buyers who only reheat
Top Pros
- ✓900+ bought on Amazon in the past month (October 2026)
- ✓Charcoal-lighting heater for tandoori-style dishes
Watch Out For
- ✕Amazon pools its 620 ratings (4.1★) with LG's convertible MJEN286UFWF
Our Verdict
Pros
- ✓900+ bought on Amazon in the past month (October 2026)
- ✓Charcoal-lighting heater for tandoori-style dishes
- ✓10-year warranty on the charcoal heater (parts)
Cons
- ✗Amazon pools its 620 ratings (4.1★) with LG's convertible MJEN286UFWF
- ✗About ₹16,800
Bottom Line: LG's 28L charcoal convection microwave uses a charcoal-lighting heater for tandoori-style cooking, sells 900+ a month and costs about ₹16,800; its 4.1★ rating is shared with LG's air-fry model.
Expert Analysis
Design & Build
Black patterned body with a stainless-steel cavity; tawa, grill rack and milk kit in the box.
Performance
900 W output, 1950 W convection, 1200 W grill, 5 power levels, rotisserie.
Indian Kitchen Fit
Charcoal heater, Indian roti basket and ghee modes are aimed at Indian cooking.
Value for Money
A popular choice for tandoori fans; the shared rating pool makes its own record hard to judge.
🇮🇳 Indian Kitchen Score™
How this product performs for Indian households — rated on 6 key parameters.
Full Specifications
Core Specs(5 specs)
| Type | Charcoal convection with motorised rotisserie |
| Capacity | 28 L (4–6 people) |
| Microwave Power | 900 W output |
| Convection Power | 1950 W |
| Grill Power | 1200 W |
Convenience & Design(2 specs)
| Dimensions | 51 × 31 × 53 cm (W × H × D) |
| Weight | 18.7 kg |
Warranty & Support(2 specs)
| Warranty | 1 year on product, 10 years on the charcoal heater (parts only) |
| Model | MJ2887BIUM |
Other(3 specs)
| Auto Cook Menus | 301 |
| Indian Modes | Charcoal / Indian Cuisine, roti basket, ghee, diet fry, pasteurise milk |
| Cavity | Stainless steel |
Care & Maintenance
Wipe the cavity after each use so splatters don't bake on
Use only microwave-safe glass or ceramic in microwave mode; metal only in grill or convection mode
Key Highlights
Charcoal-lighting heater
900+ bought in the past month
301 auto-cook menus
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's ₹16,790 on Amazon. The MRP is ₹22,999, so that's 27% off. On Flipkart it was ₹16,790 when we last checked (12 Oct); Flipkart prices change often, so compare both before buying.
LG scores 86/100 for After-Sales Service in our Indian Kitchen Score™: our judgment of how established its service network and warranty are in India. Warranty on this model: 1 year on product, 10 years on the charcoal heater (parts only).
Type: Charcoal convection with motorised rotisserie. Capacity: 28 L (4–6 people). Microwave Power: 900 W output. Convection Power: 1950 W.
It scores 92/100 on the Indian Cooking factor of our Indian Kitchen Score™: our research-based judgment of how well its design handles Indian reheating and cooking, and on convection models tandoori, baking, ghee and curd modes. It is not a lab test.