SELF CLEANING LITTER BOX Mega Test 3: Petkit Pura Max, Pura X, Leo's Loo Too and CONCLUSIONS!
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- Опубліковано 16 тра 2024
- It's here at last! The final part in the megatest!
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The machines featured in this series are Litter Robot 3, Litter Robot 4, Petkit Pura Max, Petkit Pura X, Popur X5, Lavviebot S, Leo's Loo Too. This third and final part reviews the Petkit Pura machines and the Leo's Loo Too. There are also updates to the Litter Robot 4 review and the Popur X5 one.
Whisker, Smarty Pear and Popur sent review samples which I am enormously grateful for, and the others I bought.
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0:00 - Opening and intro
1:40 - Facebook Group
1:55 - Petkit Pura Max
3:29 - Cat Genie
4:26 - The best testers!
4:49 - Size and sound of the Pura Max
5:47 - The Pura Max cleaning cycle
6:41 - The Pura Max waste bin
7:27 - Pura MaxAir Freshener
8:03 - Buttons on the Pura Max
8:29 - The Petkit app
9:57 - Safety of the Pura Max
10:29 - Entry and space inside the Pura Max
11:13 - The liner and the urine leaks of the Pura Max
11:52 - The Pura Max non stick mat
12:41 - The new Pura Max drum
13:25 - cleaning the Pura Max
16:39 - The Petkit warranty
17:38 - Pura Max sum up
18:22 - Petkit Pura X and the initial problems
19:21 - Pura X leak test
20:32 - The good about the Pura X
22:06 - The Catnip intermission
22:59 - Leo’s Loo Too
23:57 - Leo's Loo Too design and first use
24:07 - Leo's Loo Too cleaning cycle
24:58 - Leo's Loo Toowaste draw problems
25:33 - Leo's Loo Too UV light
26:01 - Leo's Loo Too Safety features
26:41 -Leo's Loo Too One button and the Smarty Pear app
27:39 - Filling the Leo's Loo Too with litter
27:54 - Cleaning theLeo's Loo Too
28:57 - Leo's Loo Too Warranty
28:48 - Who makes it and the Chinese question
31:00 - Sum up
31:21 - Popur X5 update
32:36 - Litter Robot 4 large fence update
32:58 - Litter Robot 4 Camera mount
33:36 - App improvements and pet tracking
34:41 - Litter Robot 4 available to buy in the UK and EU
35:26 - The Warranty issue
36:43 - Is there a “winner”?
37:26 - List of best/ worst
38:06 - Final words - Домашні улюбленці та дикі тварини
Oh Bertie. Every self cleaning litter box company's worst nightmare.
But imagine if those companies used him as a product tester. “Bertie proof” would be the new gold standard
None the less the same very real issues we all have had - my ol' boy in Heaven was exactly this way and when I exclaimed my issues time upon time with littermaid boxes I was met with 'well your cat must be a special case' - yet my vet says it's very common. This series is a Godsend!! 🙌🙌🙌❤️😍🤗
This series is super helpful. I have five cats and one pees like Bertie
Harriet isn't a fatty, she is a beautiful fluffy queen!
Insulting Harriet is just a dealbreaker, isn't it?! Honestly! Altho my vet did refer to one of my cats as (and I quote...) "he's, er, a little round"! I covered his ears in front of her, and burst out laughing. She did have the grace to laugh too.
Yes, very useful. You're saving me hundreds, if not thousands of dollars. Because otherwise, I'd have to try to do something similar, only with fewer cats, and probably a lot less rigor. Not to mention the fact that your cinematography is GORGEOUS!
Thank you again!
That’s incredibly generous Brad, thanks so much!😊
so which one did you buy?
This series is amazing. It’s like a kitty documentary 😂. Thanks for making them!
Thank you!
as an owner of a pura X, i'm suddenly grateful for how my cat pees. never knew this is an issue. hahaha
Same 😂
I was so stressed about looking up all this information and you’ve made it all so easy to digest along with positives and negatives of almost every possible situation. This is the best product review I’ve ever seen of any product line
For the money, these machines should be waterproof sealed.
Great series! Very interesting! Thank you!
Thanks for doing such a long term review!
Very helpful and thorough. Thank you!
Thanks for the series! Loved seeing your cats' experience with them
This series was so informative! Sending all my thanks to you and the beautiful cats
Thank you for an informative, detailed video
So detailed, funny, perfectly edited with music, voice-over and top graphics… unbelievable! This is a pro production, I guess it’s in your line of work 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
These companies are lucky to have you doing such thorough reviews and testing. There is so much valuable feedback here.
Great job on another informative video. The production is top notch.
Ive been trying to find a good review on most of the branded available litter robot machines but yours are so exte sive! Thanks for all the hard work amd dedicatio
So informative. Thank you for these litter box review videos.
Thank you! That’s incredibly generous!
Literally screamed when I saw the notification!
Thank you so much for all the work you put in (and your panel offcourse)! Cant wait for the catio series as I want to make something similair
Thanks so much for the very detailed reviews for these machines! Subbed for the effort!
Thanks so much for this video. Very informative and also got a few chuckles out of me.
Very thorough reviews. Thank you so much for doing this. I guess this is yet another example of getting what you pay for.
You make really great videos, and the content is presented in such a unique and fun way
Thank you for the series! That catbula looks like it’ll either beat the others by a mile or be a complete nightmare to work with haha. Either way I can’t wait to see more!
Thank you! I've been really wanting a self-cleaning litter box and have been waiting for this last installment.
This is such a thorough review and is extremely helpful as I was curious about all of these brands. Thank you!
The timing is eerie, I JUST checked the channel early this morning during a bout of sleeplessness, trying to find something to watch and hoping a follow-up video hadn't been missed to this series. And now, a new video is out 😅.
Eagerly awaiting your thoughts on Pet Snowy. Thanks for all you do!
Your channel is so so so helpful, thank you! I’m leaning towards the new litter robot and it’s such a large purchase, so good to see how it compares and know it’s worth. Btw, Bertie is ruthless, no f’s given when he’s gotta go.
Loved this alot!
Incredible quality, thank you for such a detailed review! Your cats are adorable btw! Keep these videos coming, you are really talented! Would love to see cat toy reviews or scratch posts reviews, for example☺️☺️
Thanks a lot! I'm sure a lot of us were waiting for the last part to go for LR4 when it's on stock.
Thanks! I love your super informative reviews!
Thank you. 😊
I loved this series even though I’m cat-free atm, so thank you! And I cannot wait for the catio series, I’ve been looking forward to that for a while 😊
I came here just for the reviews but they are so well made, I subbed.
I love this series! You are amazing!
Thank you so much!
Double thumb up for the whole series of the review! Unfortunately we still need to wait for the Litter Robot 4 available in my place
i love your videos i was looking for reviews and now im watching these for fun
Phillip, Thank you for this video. I have followed you for YEARS on your other channel and didn't realize you had this one until I was watching reviews. Cheers!
Thank you thank you from the US. You are amazing, creative and funny movie maker😂. I really enjoy your presentation. Lots of wisdom. Thanks
Darn it! I heard Part 3 was out, only to discover I had already watched Part 3, and it was Part 4 I was waiting for (or the individual reviews that will take its place). Good thing this were the first of your videos I watched. There are many, many more to go! And more to come! Many thanks!
Make sure you watch the others to see the good and bad of machines on the market! Some are shocking!!
I think I'll go for litter robot 4. Thank you for the un depth review! It answered all of my questions and worries and gave me some things to think on.
Спасибо большое, это самые правдоподобные, подробные, лучшие обзоры автоматических туалетов для кошек! Удачи Вам и вашим хвостатым друзьям!
Another great one. Thanks for the effort.
Thanks for the clip and I hope she's doing well!
I appreciate your detailed review. I have the litter robot 4 ordered for our new kitten!
Thanks for the extensive review. I've determined the way my cats use the litter box, self cleaning boxes are not for me 😢 lol. Looking forward to your catio series.
Thank you for the time and effort you put into these in-depth reviews! So very helpful. Do you have an ETA for the Pet Snowy SNOW+ review video?
Hi Jimmy, thank you so much for making this video. It is incredibly helpful and I believe a lot of the pain-points on the products you pointed out are very relatable to other cat owners across the globe.
I will tell Jimmy! 😂
Thank you
I love your channel, you are hilarious! Also your reviews are super helpful and the quality of your videos is top notch!
Thank you :)
Sooooo glad with your video omg
this is great! im moving and going to upgrade and seeing these reviews is really helpful!
I was leaning towards Leo's Loo too but honestly now im leaning towards the litter robot 4
Thanks for spending money on all these for reviewing really appreciate it! 😁
Thank you!
I am super glad for these reviews. Hubby and I are considering self-cleaning boxes but our senior is a wall pee-er like Bertie. These videos have given me many things to consider before choosing a box.
Same, I have one that starts low and raises her behind as she goes and it always ends up over the side of even the high sided trays! *sigh* Good thing we love them so much, isn't it? :)
@@catsandcrafts171 For years, we've used a deep sterilite bin so he has to jump all the way in and the walls are high enough that he can't get over the edge while peeing. It's an inelegant solution, but it worked. At least until his arthritis set in! He's in a lidded box now which seems to get the worst of it, but we really want an auto bin once we can afford it. Looks like the LR4 is going to be the one, after they release the new fence.
@@CrankstaWho - Yes, we do the same, with the higher sides. Thank goodness for Sterilite!
Thank you so much for these informative and entertaining videos! I appreciate your thorough explanations and your cat's varied and comical testing. Looking forward to the future testing and any updates. As a geriatric cat owner of six myself I can say that for the most part I've been down the same road though not as numerous with my list. My choice of settling on the Popurx5 stems as much from a monetary decision any other but I am very happy with it. BUT I must add that I understand after receiving it that there could be severe dangers to kittens...and it's not the only one. It's concerning that there are not more warnings against letting kittens near many of these. For the record all of my cats are fully grown and by fully I mean mostly over 2 years old and over 15 pounds. Please , I know I should run them around the block more but alas I am unable to move about much myself. One thing I will say is the Popur is much heavier than expected and therefore a bit of a stretch for me to clean and it does indeed take a large space to be able to get behind and all around it. But after 2 months of using I am so happy with it. The odor is practically non-existent and it's pretty quiet. I cannot use the app at all but the settings it came with are perfect. I can understand why it would not be the best choice for everyone but I can't wait to see if they decide to upgrade it and fix a few issues. And I can't wait til you review the two new choices and for you to put out your catio video! What an amazing looking refuge for your family. Stay happy!
I love all the music you used in this!
Thanks! Music is super important to me.
Your reviews are just WONDERFUL, and cats truly ARE top notch testers; all your kitties are beautiful! Thanks so much for being so thorough, you have saved me hundreds of dollars let alone so much aggravation. Much love from me and my 3 kitties from New Mexico USA ❤❤
Thank you 🙂
I’ve absolutely loved this video series, I never thought I’d enjoy watching videos about litter boxes but I have to say, you pulled it off! 😊
I was surprised you had the leaking issues with the Pura X, I guess it goes to show how different everyone’s needs are
We’ve got the Pura X and two Burmese and we love ours, we even had a great experience with the PETKIT customer service who sent us a replacement outer shell/robot when ours encountered a fault well outside of the one year warranty
Thank you. Now that is interesting; where are you based?
Great review. I did extensive research before settling on Whisker’s litter robot 3. A huge factor for me was the ability to purchase replacement parts for the unit which others didn’t offer. Also, it has the largest interior for my very large and tall kitty. She loves it and took to it right away. While no unit is perfect, I do find the Litter Robot is tried and true being the original automatic litter box.
감사합니다. I had no idea you paid for all of these machines for UA-cam except Leo!!!!!!! It/s not much but i hope this helps. I loved loved spending my last 3 hrs watching all of your self cleaning litter box review videos as they were so humorous and cinematic are very beautiful to watch! I have litter robot 3 and i think i am not going to change to anything else yet 😅! I think anyone looking to buy automatic litter boxes should watch your reviews videos😮
Thank you Sooo much for sharing these videos !!!! I can't tell you how much this has meant to me! 🥰 I have just now learned about self cleaning boxes and I have 6 cats; so I am eager to get 1 as I'm so tired of cleaning & changing the 1 huge box I have every other day. Seeing what can happen to a cat with some of these robot boxes and their unsafe features is a nightmare! 😱 I am appalled. Again, thank you for all your hard work with these helpful videos. 💜 you've saved me money and saved my cats from danger. Bless you! 🥰🙏
Thank you so much, I just nearly going to buy Popur, but luckily I watched your series, then changed my mind. It seems non of the machines are suitable for my cat so I will continue to follow you for any other recommendation 👍
Thanks! Your reviews have been astoundingly exhaustive and beautifully produced. Buying one of these is a big decision and I feel like I know what I'd be getting into thanks to your hard work.
Thank you Cindy!
Agreed
I can't tell you enough how much I appreciate the effort you put into this, I was considering several of these brands since the Litter Robot is insanely expensive In Canada ($1,000 for the base model 4 with no accessories or extended warranty) but frankly, after watching these it seems like that's the best purchase since there's the least amount of issues.
Mr. Bloom love your work, been watching since the GH days! Had no idea you were so into cat's, how awesome is that!
Great video as always. Your cat's quality assurance work should be the standard. Our new cat is against covered litter boxes at this time so we need to work on that first.
Thanks Phillip. I (likely) have another kitteh coming next month and had been seriously considering getting a self cleaning litter tray. But I think I’ll just wait until your own OneManSixCat’s Poopmaster Pro hits Kickstarter. At least then I’ll know it’ll work properly ;-)
This was so helpful!
Thanks so much! :)
Thanks! Informative, well organized, and nicely filmed and edited video series. Thank you to your lovely lovely tester cats
Thanks!
Thank you!
I’m struggling with this as we all are, but I’m also reminded of the distant past.
My neighbor had a huge pile of sand which served the kids *and* the cats of the area. It was the site of huge artillery campaigns and spreading ranch/farmland, and the play continued over many days. We and the cats coexisted peacefully, and the kids were expert at scooping and tossing the clumps of sand. Nobody got sick, as I recall. Simpler times.
Loved this series, super excited to see the catio episodes. I’ve had cats all my life and now have 2 new kittens who we want to be indoor cats so we need a catio
Thanks Matt, can’t wait to get that series going. There’s so much to cover and every episode covers a different aspect rather than the review after review of this series which has been repetitive to make and very challenging creatively! 🙃
After watching all your videos about the self-cleaning litter box, I found I was wrong. Because I like the design of Popur x 5 at the beginning. But it does exit the BIG problem, so I may consider other types. Thanks a lot. BTW I like your cats, especially Jimmy! Thanks again for making this awesome video!
For Rupert 💖
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@@OneManFiveCatssadly, I can relate as I recently lost my cat, Sabre 💔
For Rupert! 🍺
Thanks
Thank you. 🙂
Tack!
Thank you!
@@OneManFiveCats Just a smal token for your excelent work, thanks again!
I have the two pura models, and prefer the original!
So very grateful to have found your channel, as I need to add a third!
Thank you! It comes down to your cat. If they use the X perfectly in the litter the X is better because it’s way easier to clean and looks nicer 🙂
Just ran across your channel tonight and loved this video! I plan to do a deep dive into the rest of your channel after some sleep. I'm particularly interested in the video you do where you take a look at the Snowy+ because I was just looking into that one but was stunned at the price-point. You are a very brave man to take on all those automated cat boxes on your own! It really looks like so much work! And after seeing your photos of the catio you built, I can't wait to see those videos! Thanks for sharing your entertaining work here. 😃
Thank you! Yes I totally regret starting this. The time it’s taken is ludicrous, if they all worked perfectly it would have been easy. The Snow+ is a good one but also with issues. My review is late as I am on my third machine now. 😵💫
Enjoy my other videos, not just the reviews as the documentaries are my favourites. 🙂
@@OneManFiveCats Will do!😁
Pure delight this has been! I laughed and was greatly appreciative of the well done information! Bravo my friend! Indeed, Litter Robot 4 is likely the best on the market, but she is spendy. I have remarked on several sites, that unless you have 3 or more cats, it's simply not worth the price. People who have 4 or more cats, likely NEED this thing, at least one. I have 2 LR3's and 1 LR4, plus a nice big covered old fashion deep pan litter box. All get used, but the robots have saved my back from all the scooping on the daily required for 6 feline furr-babies. The LR4 has improved on the product and for now still has the best customer service. Yet like the good man says: it's a machine and it will break down/ have issues. So invest wisely I say. Out the door LR is an ouch, but I've found over time it pays for itself in back breaking scooping and litter waste. I use less litter and the machine makes the most of it. Now, if only we could find a dust free safe great clumping litter...sigh... that doesn't break the bank. Note: I know it may seem extremely crazy but I will say that over 30 years I've found ironically, cats are allergic to humans...lol. You know...90% of our "dust" is our skin... well turns out that dust is not agreeable to our feline friends any more than theirs is to us. I have 3 terribly allergic cats to this problem... it's truly mind boggling that it never occurs to anyone. Since we focus on our allergies to things or animals. Turns out, cats bodies filter and deal with fine actual dirt dust particles than that of the human fluff. Small world...lol. thanks again one guy and six cats... smiles and blessings...
Super thorough, helpful and funny, thanks! I think my solution for now is to try and fix my 4+ year old LR3 that keeps getting stuck upside down, and eventually probably buy an LR4. I was interested in the Popur as I was sick of ours not even being a dumb tray when it was stuck but no tray at all forcing toileting happening in all sorts of places! But now I think learning how to replace bits myself is definitely preferable! Thanks again.
Thanks for the thorough and thoughtful comparisons. It's quelled a lot of my uncertainty over whether another litter machine would have been better.
I started with a Litter Robot 3 (the Litter Robot 4 was not yet announced at this time). My first impression was soured, because I received one with a dead-on-arrival Wi-Fi chip. Customer Service was good, and I was sent an entire replacement base quite quickly. The noise was annoying but not a deal breaker. After about 30 days of use, the machine just started smelling absolutely putrid, and no amount of cleaning would make it go away. I believe this issue is due to the waste drawer not having any sealing. I returned it without issue.
I've had the PetKit Pura Max for almost a year now, with two cats that have surprisingly good aim. (They both stick their head out the front when peeing and pooping.) The machine requires very little effort to maintain, aside from regular wipe downs and the occasional deep clean, and most importantly it contains the smell. Even so, I feel your review perfectly captures my concerns with the machine breaking down.
All-in-all, my impression is that Whisker is a good company with phenomenal customer service policies, but lacks the product development and manufacturing expertise to make truly reliable products. On the other hand, PetKit has solid product engineering and manufacturing, but basically no customer support. Having to make the choice between reliable and fixable is a dreadful dilemma, and feels a lot like buying a car.
When the Max eventually does break down, I will likely switch to the Litter Robot 4 (or Litter Robot 5 if the Max lasts long enough for that, hah). The dread of potentially being left with a $500 paperweight is quite powerful, and I was quite happy with the Litter Robot 3 aside from the noise and smell, which Whisker has addressed in the Litter Robot 4.
Can’t wait to see you cover the new Pet Snowy! Especially because I cannot use clay litter. So would love to use tofu litter but couldn’t do it for LR!
Thank you and your kitties so much. I spent hours trying to find info on the models they had on sale for Prime Deals. Your wonderful videos and actual experience by Jimmy, Berta, and the rest helped me immensely. Instead of ordering the Pur Max Amazon had on sale for $409, I decided to get the Litter Robot 4. Best Buy actually had a starter bundle on sale with the LR4, litter mat, extra refills for bags and the filters for $799 and with my BB reward points u got it for $754. Thank you so much for your help. As a teacher I always try to do extensive research before making costly purchases. Hard to know anymore if reviews are honest, fake, or paid for. Knowing I could trust your reviews and the products were cat tested made this so much easier for me. I appreciate you so much. My oldest son has the LR 4 and has raved about it for the last 3 months, but it is a lot of money for me to spend on my cats. I have 4 in total, 3 senior boys and a brand new little girl kitty named Lily. Someone dumped Lily at our school and the vet said she was between 5 and 6 weeks old. I have become very attached to the little cutie. 4 cats is a lot of litter to scoop each day. The kitten is now only 8 weeks and is too small for the LR 4, but it will be amazing to get rid of the 3 litter boxes for my mail cats I scoop daily. We have a litter kicker here, so I will be looking for the extra guard like you designed. I am looking forward to watching your other content and I signed up to join the FB group. Again thank you for helping me. Your content is not only informative but it is humorous and so useful 😁
Thank you! You don’t need to buy the large fence as it comes with it now. :)
I so appreciate these videos! I am still undecided on a robotic litter box after watching your reviews. I am currently using 3 large storage bins as litter boxes, and it works very well. Extra room, deep litter, and I only need to scoop once a day. I do want the convenience of a robotic litter box, but not if they have so many flaws that require constant care and attention.
They don’t all have flaws. 🙂
This was so good! Finally someone did this. Commenting so the algorithm gods are in your favour
Thank you so much for this review! I got my pura max last year and I absolutely love it, I've had no problems with leaking, but that might be because of the way my cats do their buisness haha. If i ever need a second litterbox I´ll def try the litter robot 4 out, it was my first choice last year, but unfortunatly they didnt ship to europe at the time
Danke!
Thanks!
I have the litter robot 4 and I am happy with it
Still very seriously thinking about each but will happily use your affiliate link to whichever I choose as thanks for this exhaustive series!
popur x5 looks really good and checks many boxes
but the safety issue is really sad
wish it was safe
I have loved this series! I started while I was searching for a automatic litter box. I have the little Leo’s loo too but I’m contemplating getting the litter robot 4 as well. Thank you for all your hard work and dedication 😄 can’t wait for the Catio Series!
Thank you :)
Thanks! Very helpful. I own a LR3 and a Petree which i ordered in china. Its ok for a fraction of the LR price.
Your videos are super helpful! I’ve gone through a number of your videos on automatic litter boxes and I think you mention that some of them allow you to use larger litter like the soy litter from tuft and paw. If that’s true, which ones would work best with that kind of litter?
omg YESSS ive been waiting hehehe!!
Man you are pro. Please create the litterbox that works!
Been using the pura x for about a year now and it’s working wonders for me personally! Initially it was a bit of a struggle to find litter that worked well but once I did it was incredible.
That’s good. Fingers crossed you get no issues after the year warranty runs out.
@@OneManFiveCats Hopefully 😅
Same story here! After trying a few, I've found Rufus and Cocos bamboo charcoal to work sooo well with the Pura Max
Please share the litter you use! Been gifted a pura 🖤🖤 Id appreciate it
@@anndreavasquez5932 I use the Trouble & Trix Ultra Scoop superior odour control ocean breeze scent and it is genuinely incredible
Switched to the pura max from the litter box 3 last year. It’s been great so far. I especially like the smaller form factor. Definitely can be better - but overall good.
I would love to know why you switched from the litter robot 3 if you don’t mind sharing!
First of all a huge thanks for the high quality of the video! Your effort really paid off. I am very interested to know which one is better the Patkit or the PetSnowy one? I want to buy one but I'm having problems deciding. Thank you!
You do have the cats paw prints on the talent release forms?
Very informative and entertaining video. I plan to share it with my cats. They are somewhat old fashioned and prefer to GO outside.