Best Premium Pick
Petkit Purobot Max Pro 2
$500-$560The newest challenger to dethrone the Litter-Robot, with a built-in 1080p wide-angle camera, AI multi-cat face recognition, and a self-sealing waste bag that lasts up to 17 days. WIRED's current #1 pick.
what experts say
- >“Our new favorite automatic litter box is the Purobot Max Pro 2 because of its compact design and camera to monitor.”— WIRED
- >“The Petkit app sends an alert when the waste basket is full, and two odor eliminator cartridges help to keep smells at bay.”— WIRED
what the community says
- >“Reviewer Kat Merck and others have complained that it got their cats confused once the free Care+ subscription ended.”— WIRED (reviewer Kat Merck)
- >“Community members note the Petkit line is frequently recommended as a strong alternative to Litter-Robot, especially for large cats.”— r/CatAdvice
pros & cons
[+] what's great
- +Built-in 1080p camera with 210-degree wide-angle view, night vision, and audio recording
- +AI-powered multi-cat face recognition for usage tracking per cat
- +43% larger opening than previous model — great for large cats up to 22 lbs
- +Self-sealing waste bag stores up to 17 days of waste for one cat
- +Dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4 GHz and 5.0 GHz) support
[-] what's not
- -App is overcrowded with ads for other Petkit products
- -Cat recognition gets confused once the free Care+ subscription ends
- -Camera is not movable or adjustable
- -Premium Care+ subscription required for full health analytics
- -More expensive than the Litter-Robot 4
