Lijsten 136+ Lumion Vs 3Ds Max Render . For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of lumion over 3ds max design. Lumion is a render engine. Compared with max and ue4, lumion is the simplest because it gathers a lot of presets, which is convenient for users and also works well. Not only can you build a richly detailed setting for your design with environment, materials, lighting, objects, foliage and compelling effects, but the entire process is designed to be easy, reducing the amount of effort on your end to capture your vision and create an eye.