Consumer Reports Tests Cat Litter Boxes: Litter Robot 4 Wins Editor's Choice
Consumer Reports assessed various cat litter boxes based on their cleanliness, feline acceptance, and overall design. The Whisker Litter Robot 4, priced at $699, earned the Editor's Choice title due to its self-cleaning capability, although its dimensions (22" wide, 27" deep) and inconsistent cat acceptance were noted as limitations. The WoofiGo Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box, available for $55.99, was recognized as the runner-up for its non-stick design but faced issues with seam leakage. For budget-conscious buyers, the Amazon Basics Large Cat Litter Box at $18.99 was deemed the best choice, whereas the Arm & Hammer Sifting Litter Box ($19.99) received criticism for being messy. The PetSafe ScoopFree Pro ($142.49) fell short on automation, and the Van Ness Pets EZ Clean Jumbo ($44.99) was durable but less favored by cats.
Key facts
- Consumer Reports tested cat litter boxes with a panel of staffers and their cats.
- Whisker Litter Robot 4 costs $699 and earned Editor's Choice.
- Litter Robot 4 has an automatic cycling mechanism that sifts clumps into a waste drawer.
- Litter Robot 4 measures 22 inches wide and 27 inches deep.
- WoofiGo Stainless Steel Cat Litter Box costs $55.99 and was runner-up.
- Amazon Basics Large Cat Litter Box costs $18.99 and was best budget box.
- Arm & Hammer Sifting Litter Box costs $19.99 and was criticized for mess.
- PetSafe ScoopFree Pro costs $142.49 and was not truly automatic.
- Van Ness Pets EZ Clean Jumbo Enclosed Cat Litter Box costs $44.99 and was recommended.
- All cats preferred open boxes over enclosed ones when given a choice.
Entities
Institutions
- Consumer Reports
- Whisker
- WoofiGo
- Amazon
- Arm & Hammer
- PetSafe
- Van Ness Pets
Sources
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