PETKIT PURA MAX 2 Self Cleaning Cat Litter Tray, 76L Extra Large Automatic Cat Litter Tray App Control, Dual Odour Control with Pura Air & N50, xSecure Robot Litter Box fr Multi-Cats with Mat & Liner

I don't usually write reviews and I only did it for this one because it is an incredible product and a true game changer that deserves to be known as we are being underserved by the current competition.IntroductionLet me first start saying that prior to this unit I had the Litter-Robot 3 (LR) Connect by Whisker for almost 2 months so I had ample time to understand what I think makes a successful and great automatic self-cleaning litter box: design, cleaning mechanism, cat sensor, noise, odour control, litter types, app connectivity, reliability, customer service and price.What you get:- The PURA MAX- A full set of waste liners- Deodorizer system with 2 bottles- Anti tracking matt- Some cute stickersDesignIt feels like a futuristic product and something you would expect if you are paying circa £600 for it. It is only available in white however I feel it is a neutral color that goes well with any room. It has a mini OLED screen that tells you relevant information on the current status such as a countdown to when the PURA MAX (PM) will start cleaning itself, that’s weight or whether it has stopped. This is again better than 4 buttons only system of the LR where you literally need to have to learn what color (red, blue, yellow) means from the 4 buttons (power, cycle, empty, reset) and all the different combinations (holding two buttons longer, shorter, etc)It is also easy to assemble and disassemble (the glover, waste area or other parts) should you wish to perform a deep cleaning. I like the fact that the included charger is a braided cable instead of a flimsy one like the Litter-Robot 3 Connect. In terms of performing a deep cleaning, I think PM would be easier as the unit and the glove are lighter and litter wouldn’t be in place it shouldn’t due to a superior sealing.Overall, the size and dimensions are slightly smaller than the LR and space wise (entrance and interior space) similar to the LR or just slightly less.Cleaning mechanismThis is the biggest different compared to LR and why I think PM is a clear winner. LR moves like a clock, clockwise (cleaning cycle) and counter clockwise (emptying). When cleaning it, it will move clockwise and litter and clumps will meet first the sieve/strainer pouch which it will let the unused clumping litter to be stored. Then it will reach a hole in the globe which will then allow the clumps to drop into the waste container. After that it will shift counter clockwise to return the litter to where it is. The bottom side of the globe is made of a type of rubber that should be anti-scratches however I can see that it was easily damaged as cats bury their droppings. My main issues with this mechanism is that:1. The entrance to the LR is always exposed so cats can easily go in and out when it’s actually moving. This shouldn’t be happening if the sensor is active however I felt it was not always good at sensing them as it’s mainly through weight and the cat is already in. It took my cat almost 2 weeks to get used to it and a lot of trial and error. Not an easy transition from your traditional litter box.2. Clumps will often times get stuck to the rubber bottom (regardless of whether it’s clumping or not clumping ones) it will not slide into the waste container. The worst is when the globe is cycling and the clumps are still on top and they fall either on your cat or inside the globe but then breaking the clumps into crumbles and getting mixed with the unused litter.3. It is not entirely sealed so often times there would be litter outside the globe, at the entrance of the waste container, in the base, etc.4. It actually takes 2 minutes and 30 seconds for a full cleaning, a rather long waiting time.PR solves this issue the following way:1. Instead of rotating horizontally, it is rotating vertically, so when the glove is going up, the entrance is sealed and cats cannot get inside. The clumps go through a larger holed strainer (so the cleaned litter stays at the bottom) before they are directed into a “mini sewage system” leading into the waste container when it moves down.2. The clumps don’t get stuck to the bottom side. I think it’s made of a mix of a special fabric which is also scratch resistant.3. The sealing is great and I have not seen litter getting into other places they shouldn’t be.4. It takes about 1 minute and 40 seconds for a full cycle.Cat sensorLR cat sensor is mainly by weight (it measures the weight of the litter and if the cat gets in and there’s a sudden change of weight then it will activate). This could create many false positives as the cat only leaning but not getting in and not being as reliable as the infrared, thermal sensors and weight and other sensors of the PM. I feel the PM was a lot more reliable than the LR.NoiseOne of the main reasons why I did not like it the LR. It is very loud, even without counting the sound the litter and clumps make when the unit is shifting, you cannot sleep with it next to you. I left the LR in the corner of the other side of the room which and from my room which could be 8-9 meters away, we could clearly hear it cycling and don’t think it can be used at night time.With the PR, it is almost like whispering, we cannot even hear it from the other room being in the same place that the LR was.However, once the litter is added and there are clumps, I would say that none of then are suitable to sleep next to them however with the PM you could do it if left in the other room as I did.Odour controlI genuinely don’t believe the waste container nor the carbon filters at the bottom of the LR makes any difference and it’s almost like a £30 hooded litter box. Like I mentioned earlier, the waste container of the LR is not fully sealed so odours will escape, I could easily smell it from far within 2-3 days (the odour can easily spread outside the room) and if you were to be next to it, it would be very noticeable.The PR has done a better job, the waste container fills better sealed and does not rely on carbon filters but on a deodorizing spray that it is applied after the cat has gone into the unit. I’ve tried testing the spray and I feel it does a great job, it doesn’t smell like chemicals but something more “natural” and the cats did not hate that smell. I have also stopped using it just to see how good the odour control is and I am very pleased, I did not need to empty the waste container even after 5 days and I expect to only do it every 2 weeks although I would be happy with 1 week.Litter typeBoth units recommend using clumping litter and LR recommend clay one. I don’t recommend using organic or corn based like World’s Best Cat Litter for the LR because it is incredibly dusty, it sticks to the bottom, it tracks everywhere and the smell is very bad. With PR however, it can be used with a mixed of litter but I have only used it with the Tofu organic plant based one supplied by PETKIT.So far I am very pleased with it, it offers a better odour control than any other type I’ve used (silica crystal, wood pellets, world best cat litter corn), it is dust free or what I would really rate as 99% free (and not like others where 99% means still tons of dust), it smells good new or being soiled, clumps fast, strong and works perfectly with the PM. It does track a bit, similar to a silica crystals but better than clay or organic corn from World’s Best Cat Litter.App, connectivity and functionThe LR has a very simple and limited function, for instance you cannot put a sleeping time longer or shorter than 8 hours, you cannot set a delay that isn’t 3, 7 or 15 minutes, you cannot have a manual mode (so it cleans at your command, for that you need to turn on and off the unit whenever the cat goes in and out) and it doesn’t provide as many functions or analytics than the PM one. LR’s interface is simpler but not better in my opinion. I did struggle a bit more connecting to it.The PM was a lot more straightforward and offers you many other options that the LR doesn’t with a slicker interface.None of them support 5 Ghz Wi-Fi at this point.Reliability and customer serviceMy LR needed to has its base replaced (the main unit that houses the cat sensor) within a week or so of receiving it. I will no longer detect the cat, therefore it would still need to be manually operated as it wouldn’t connect to the Wi-Fi either. I am not sure if this was caused because I was turning it on and off to operate it as a manual mode or it was just with that defect.The newer base didn’t have that issue but it took me quite a lot of back and forth to have them agreed to send me the part, doing massive trouble shootings, recording videos, pictures, etc. Not a nice experience.In addition, I also have the impression that some things that should be well aligned aren’t… (when you pull out the waste drawer is not as neatly as it should be once closed)The PM just worked straight out of the box and have not had the chance to speak to their team but having bought these from Amazon I get double comfort from PETKIT team and Amazon.Price and valueI paid circa £650 for the LR (£579) as in addition of the LR I bought the ramp (£50) and the anti-tracking fence (£25) however I feel that the ramp was a complete waste of money for a young kitten as they can easily get in and out and the fence… I think the fence did keep some tracking away however if one accessorize is that useful, maybe it should be by default and not an extra?The LR also came with a complimentary 2 waste liners. If you were to add the carbon filters (LR’s way to deodorize the unit) then you would need £30, another £25 for the full waste liners and £40 for the litter trap map. So basically you would need to pay an extra £120 for accessories that are essential for the LR (£170 with the ramp) while PM gives you them for free and included in the price.Total cost for LR£699 or £749 (with ramp)Total cost for PM£599 (with a 9% discount now so it’s £545)That’s almost £150-£200 of savings compared to LR.ConclusionIs an automatic self cleaning litter box worthy? Is the PM worthy? is £500-£600 a reasonable price to paid for an automatic litter box? Unfortunately we don’t have many choices and a new entrant could decide that you could get the same customer experience at £400 instead… and I do feel there’s a market for a mid-price above £150-200 and under £500 but at this point it doesn’t exist so given the current conditions I would definitely say yes.The way I think about it is whether I would do everything manually as if I was caring for a baby (feeding, cleaning, etc) or I can have a nanny (automatic or smart appliances to help with it?). A cat may use the litter box at least 4-5 times a day if you have one cat so double that if you have 2. For me, that time that is wasted doing repetitive things is gained for so it is definitely worth investing in a good automatic litter box that basically removes the scooping side of the equation and can do it in a quiet, inobtrusive, well designed way.I feel sorry for those who are still using the LR and think that it is the market leading automatic litter (it isn’t) and have not discovered the PM because it is honestly better in every single away, I cannot find anything that the LR can do better than the PM (perhaps the £50 price difference, although at the time I am writing this review there’s a 9% discount so it’s same priced as LR). As a matter of fact, I feel the PM is just the next generation of the LR and removes all the issues that the current LR has.There aren’t many good self-cleaning litter boxes in the market, even less at these price point of £500-600 and from the ones that there are, I genuinely believe the PETKIT PURA MAX is the best one.I hope this review was useful to you, please let me know if you have any specific questions.

The PETKIT Pura Max 2 has been a game-changer for me and my two indoor cats. From the moment I set it up, they took to it instantly, which was a huge relief. Living in a flat, one of my biggest concerns was cat odour, but this litter box has completely resolved that issue. My home stays fresh, and I no longer have to worry about unpleasant smells.One of the best features is the waste disposal system—I only need to change the waste bag every 5 to 6 days. This has made my life so much easier compared to scooping several times a day. The automation and efficiency of the Pura Max 2 have truly improved my daily routine.I also highly recommend the premium package. The included litter mat is very effective at catching litter tracking (I use BioKats Diamond cat litter), helping to keep my floors clean. The smart spray deodoriser also makes a noticeable difference in keeping the litter box smelling fresh.The cleaning process, while initially seeming daunting due to the size of the litter box, turned out to be surprisingly quick and easy. I do a deep clean once a month, and that’s enough to keep the box fresh and hygienic for my kitties.I did run into an issue with Amazon, but unfortunately, they weren’t able to offer much help. However, PETKIT’s customer service was outstanding! They assigned me an appointee who handled my issue seamlessly and efficiently. Their excellent service has only reinforced my confidence in the brand.Overall, I highly recommend the PETKIT Pura Max 2. It keeps my cats happy, my flat odour-free, and my life so much easier. If you’re considering an automatic litter box, this is absolutely worth the investment!

As an automated litter tray it seems to work pretty well so far, although I havent checked under the drum to see if any urine is leaking, which apparently was a common problem on the previous model.If you want to hook it into your smart home, the unofficial Home Assistant integration is awesome, and pulls in all data (including your cats weight - so you can graph it over time)With the deoderising block in the waste compartment, and the included PURA AIR automatic spray, it always smells great in my utility room, which is where I keep the PURA MAX.It has its downsides though....I'm using the PetKit tofu litterm which they recommend. But after my cat has used the litter box, it starts cleaning and ends up disposing around 30% of the litter into the trash compartment. PetKit litter is pretty expensive, so it's bad that its wasting so much each time, and not just removing the clumped parts of the litter.Im going to try different litter which clumps more, I'd skip the PetKit tofu litter with this device, it doesnt seem to be very suitable.I'm also not that happy with the way the weighing works, which was an important feature to me.It will trigger a notification saying my cat spent 65 seconds in the PuraMax and weighed 14.8 lbs.But then less than a minute later it will trigger another notification saying my cat spent 45 seconds and weighed 14.5 lbsFor whatever reason, It treats them as two seperate visits (when really its all just the same visit, my cat is just taking her time). This really messes with my home automation graphs which are trying to monitor my cats weight.Finally when you need to add litter, you have to set the machine to maintenance mode, so it rotates the drum. But if you do this using the button on the machine, it instantly shows a message saying your cat has been detected and cancels it. Its not a cat, its ME! So then you have to go grab your phone and set maintenance mode that way. How this obvious flaw wasnt ironed out during testing I have no idea.