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Petkit PuraMax 2

The most practical automatic litter box for most people — triple odor control, a rotating top-fill design, and solid app tracking at a lower price than the competition. WIRED calls it the best basic option for most people.

$370-$500
Amazon
Pros
  • Triple odor control: sealed waste bin, odor-eliminator attachment, and citrusy deodorizing spray after every cycle
  • Globe rotates so fill hole faces up — easiest litter refill of any model tested
  • App logs every use, duration, cleaning cycle start/end, and deodorizing spray events
  • Weight displayed on front panel at every cat visit
  • More compact footprint than Litter-Robot 4
Cons
  • App is cluttered with ads for other Petkit products
  • No automatic litter-level sensor — must manually check or set reminders
  • Smaller interior space than Litter-Robot 4
  • No camera or advanced health tracking without upgrade
Why we recommend it

The PuraMax 2 is the sweet spot: it smells better than almost anything else tested, costs less than the Litter-Robot, and the rotating fill hole is genuinely smarter design than anything Whisker offers.

What the experts said

“This is a great option for most people—cheaper than some of our other picks, easy to use, and compact.”

WIRED · read full review →

“When it's time to refill with clean litter, the box rotates so the hole is on top for easier filling.”

WIRED · read full review →
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