As a pawrent, I can safely say that loving your pet cat doesn’t mean that you love the chores that come bundled with it. Yes, we’re talking about cleaning your beloved kitty’s litter boxes. If you’re swearing off a life of clearing out pee clumps and scrubbing down a smelly litter box, then this list of best automatic cat litter boxes promise you a world of convenience, more hygiene, and will help you keep your precious hands clean.
Premium litter boxes
1. Petkit PuraMax 2—Holds 15 days’ worth of pee & poop, comes with triple odour control
$599 might seem like an incredulous price to pay for an automatic cat litter box, but the Petkit Pura Max 2 is one of the best models money can buy. The Petkit Pura Max 2 comes with both manual and app-controlled cleaning functions, you’ll be able to monitor the frequency of your cat’s time in the loo, schedule periodical cleaning, and even set auto deodorising functions in place. Plus, a triple odour control system minimises lingering smells.
You don’t have to be worried about some mishaps happening while your cat is using the litter box either, as the Petkit Pura Max 2 comes with 11 safety sensors that will detect if a cat is present and halt any cleaning. With a 76L interior, it accommodates cats of various sizes and a 7L waste bin holds up to 15 days of waste. Other cat owners have highlighted that the Petkit Pura Max 2 does have a significantly shorter lifespan of 1 week if you do have a multi-cat household and intend for your cats to share the litter box.
At 35dB, it operates quietly, making it a low-noise option for small spaces.
Price: $599
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2. Catlink Cat Automatic Litter Box Young Scooper—Anti-pinch sensors & activated carbon filters
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With a significantly larger bin capacity at 13L and a sturdier, triangular base that has a gravity sensor to keep it from tipping over, the Catlink Scooper Young is a great automatic cat litter box option for owners who are constantly cooped up in the office or jet-setting out of the country. The litter box’s anti-pinch sensor helps keep cats safe, while its activated carbon filter helps neutralise any urine odours, guaranteeing your home stays fresh.
A button-release system makes waste disposal hassle-free, and the automatic self-cleaning helps maintain hygiene after each use.
Price: $449
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3. PetSnowy Automatic Self-Cleaning Litter Box—Controlled via phone, anti-tracking design
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As smart as litter box design goes, there’s always the pain of having stray bits of litter stuck on your cats paws and strewn across the floor. If that perfectly describes your home sitch, then the PetSnowy SNOW+ Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box will be a Godsend. It features an anti-tracking design with a curved walkway and even comes with an external mat to trap stray litter. Another pros include a built-in fan, and replaceable deodorisers that will provide excellent odour control.
PetSnowy litter boxes also come with a special app that lets you set cleaning schedules, and even track your cat’s health. The magnetic assembly feature makes setup easy and disassembly quick and straightforward, especially when it’s finally time to give the interior a good scrub down.
Additionally, its self-cleaning design automatically packs and disposes waste, eliminating the need for manual scooping completely!
Price: $514
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4. Neakasa M1 Open-Top Self-Cleaning Automatic Cat Litter Box —Whisper-quiet operation, good for multi-cat households
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Unlike the other automatic cat litter boxes on the list, the Neakasa M1 features an open top design that might be more suitable for all the claustrophobia-stricken kitties out there who have only ever used a standard litter box. With an 11.23L waste bin and 7.17L litter capacity, the Neakasa M1 is yet another good pick for multi-cat households. On top of that, it operates quietly without any loud mechanical sounds and uses rotational gravity to separate the clean litter from that which is soiled.
In terms of odour control, cat owners ranked it a good 9/10, thanks to its trap door function that only opens when a cleaning cycle starts, and seals shut when it ends.
There is a rubber mat that lines the base of the Neakasa, but some users have commented that its fitting size might mean that any wild squirt of pee that lands off the liner will get stuck to the edge of the litter box and require manual cleaning.
The pull-and-wrap waste system also ensures quick and easy disposal of soiled litter. The brand does sell specialised kitty litter bags, but others recommend using other plastic bags that fit the litter bin for some cost savings.
Price: $485
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5. Petree Automatic Cat Litter Box Gen 2 PRO WiFi Model — Auto shovelling & smart deodorisation
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Unlike other automatic litter boxes that work better with clumping type cat litter, the Petree Automatic Cat Litter Box Gen 2 PRO boasts a compatibility with all types of litter. This is good if your cat is way too picky about which litter he or she wants to poop on.
It comes with all of the frills of a regular automatic litter box from a smart deodorisation technology that adapts based on your cat’s usage to control odours to an app that notifies you on when the litter bin is at full capacity.
Price: $449
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Budget-friendly litter box options
6. LITTEPETS Smart Automatic Cat Litter Box—Portable & includes backup battery
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At half the price of some of the premium automatic litter boxes in this list, is the open-top LITTEPETS electric cleaning cat litter box. Built to resemble regular litter boxes, this budget model is also app-activated, and helps do all the dirty work on your behalf whilst saving litter while you’re at it. It operates on battery packs and packs a week’s worth of automated cleaning on a single charge.
Even at its discounted price, this litter box purchase will get you a 1-year warranty and a whole lot of freebies like a litter trap mat, sei-enclosed top roof and additional garbage bags worth up to $70!
Price: $280
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7. Smarty Cat Automatic Cat Litter Box—A close Petkit Pura Max 2 dupe
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If the open-top budget litter box option isn’t for you, because odour-control is a huge priority, then this Smarty Cat automatic cat litter box might be the one. In terms of appearances, it’s not too far off from the Petkit Pura Max 2 making it a rather decent dupe for less than half the price. This smart litter box comes with an app for monitoring and can hold up to 9L of cat waste—enough for around 15 days of use for a single cat. It features a built-in deodoriser, similar to those found in refrigerators to help control odours. The all-in-one waste disposal system is designed without a traditional drawer-style tray, reducing the risk of trapping a cat’s tail. It also comes highly rated by 48 pet owners who have given it 5 stars on Lazada.
Price: $234
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Best automatic cat litter boxes to buy in Singapore
While the prices of these smart litter boxes might put some people off, you’ll find that a small investment goes a long way. There’s no need to put yourself through the hassle of cleaning a soppy, nasty litter box every week—most of these litterboxes will simplify and change your life as a cat owner. Plus, they come with at least a 1-year warranty and should last you a good couple of years with decent upkeep.
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