Best self-cleaning litter boxes for apartments, by published noise and size (2026)
Published by Adam Fineberg / RobotMatchup · compiled from manufacturer-published data, not hands-on testing
Ranking methodology
Ranked by manufacturer-published data only — published noise level, waste drawer capacity, list price — with models missing those figures ranked last. RobotMatchup has not physically tested these units and no position here reflects hands-on use.
RobotMatchup does not measure apartment suitability or noise. This guide uses the figures makers publish that matter in a small home: a rated noise level in decibels where one is published, waste drawer capacity, and list price, with the published footprint shown on every row for you to check against your space. Most makers do not publish a noise figure at all, so models without one are placed after those that do rather than being assumed quiet.
31 models qualify · top 12 shown · figures published by the manufacturers
- 1
Els Pet OrbitieBuy now$219.99- Published noise level
- 35 dB
- Waste drawer capacity
- 12 L
- List price
- $219.99
- Published footprint
- 21 x 19.5
Els Pet Orbitie — US manufacturer listing.
- 2
MOVA MeowgicPod LB10 PrimeBuy now$499▼ −$100 · Sep 29, 2026- Published noise level
- 30.2 dB
- Waste drawer capacity
- 11 L
- List price
- $499
- Published footprint
- 552 x 583 x 764 mm
Enclosed smart litter box with MeowBionic odor control, 11 L waste bin, 110 L cabin, app control, and support for cats about 1.5–10 kg.
- 3
Meowant MW-SC10Buy now$459.99- Published noise level
- 35 dB
- Waste drawer capacity
- 11.9 L
- List price
- $459.99
- Published footprint
- 25.79 x 16.93 x 21.26 in
An open-top box for large cats with 72 L of space, a 9.48 in entrance and an 11.9 L litter bin.
- 4
Casa Leo Leo's Loo TooBuy now$599.99- Published noise level
- 30 dB
- Waste drawer capacity
- 9.5 L
- List price
- $599.99
- Published footprint
- Not published
Casa Leo's WiFi litter box that sifts after each use and runs a UV-C sanitising light over the tray.
- 5
CATLINK Scooper Open-XBuy now$199- Published noise level
- Not published
- Waste drawer capacity
- 12 L
- List price
- $199
- Published footprint
- 25.6 x 23.6 x 27.5
CATLINK Scooper Open-X — US manufacturer listing.
- 6
CATLINK Scooper Young Pro-XBuy now$399.99- Published noise level
- Not published
- Waste drawer capacity
- 13 L
- List price
- $399.99
- Published footprint
- 22.8 x 23.6 x 28
CATLINK Scooper Young Pro-X — US manufacturer listing.
- 7
CATLINK Scooper Luxury Pro-XBuy now$439- Published noise level
- Not published
- Waste drawer capacity
- 13 L
- List price
- $439
- Published footprint
- 22.8 x 23.6 x 28
CATLINK Scooper Luxury Pro-X — US manufacturer listing.
- 8
Oneisall Ease S1Buy now$209.99▼ −$20 · Sep 12, 2026- Published noise level
- Not published
- Waste drawer capacity
- 11 L
- List price
- $209.99
- Published footprint
- 22.05 x 23.03 x 21.97 in
Open-top self-cleaning litter box (CB01) with 11 L waste drawer, silicone liner, multi-layer safety, and support for cats from 2.6 to 30 lbs.
- 9
Oneisall Ease S1 ProBuy now$229.99- Published noise level
- Not published
- Waste drawer capacity
- 11 L
- List price
- $229.99
- Published footprint
- 22.05 x 23.03 x 21.97 in
App-connected open-top self-cleaning litter box on the CB01 chassis with Wi-Fi/Bluetooth control, 11 L waste drawer, and 2.6–30 lb cat range.
- 10
Petkit Purobot Max 3Buy now$399.99- Published noise level
- 35 dB
- Waste drawer capacity
- 7 L
- List price
- $399.99
- Published footprint
- 24.4 x 21.2 x 21.7 in
Petkit's wide-entry self-cleaning box with a 7 L side waste bin and a four-part OdorVoid odour system.
- 11
PETLIBRO Luma Smart Litter BoxBuy now$599.99- Published noise level
- Not published
- Waste drawer capacity
- 11 L
- List price
- $599.99
- Published footprint
- 23.3 x 22.5 x 28.1 in
A WiFi litter box that analyses waste for health insights, rated for up to 10 cats between 2.2 and 22 lb.
- 12
Meowant MW-SC02Buy now$229.99▼ −$170 · Sep 11, 2026- Published noise level
- 38 dB
- Waste drawer capacity
- Not published
- List price
- $229.99
- Published footprint
- 19.3 x 19.3 x 21.45 in
A 75 L box with a 6.8 in entrance, app health monitoring and a 38 dB motor, rated for cats from 3.3 to 22 lb.
Side-by-side data
| # | Model | Price | Multi-cat suitable | Maximum cat weight | Waste drawer capacity | Proprietary litter required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Els Pet Orbitie | $219.99 | Not published | 21 lbs | 12 L | No |
| 2 | MOVA MeowgicPod LB10 Prime | $499▼ −$100 · Sep 29, 2026 | Yes | 22 lbs | 11 L | No |
| 3 | Meowant MW-SC10 | $459.99 | Not published | Not published | 11.9 L | No |
| 4 | Casa Leo Leo's Loo Too | $599.99 | Yes | 20 lbs | 9.5 L | No |
| 5 | CATLINK Scooper Open-X | $199 | Not published | Not published | 12 L | No |
| 6 | CATLINK Scooper Young Pro-X | $399.99 | Not published | 22 lbs | 13 L | No |
| 7 | CATLINK Scooper Luxury Pro-X | $439 | Not published | 22 lbs | 13 L | No |
| 8 | Oneisall Ease S1 | $209.99▼ −$20 · Sep 12, 2026 | Yes | 30 lbs | 11 L | No |
| 9 | Oneisall Ease S1 Pro | $229.99 | Yes | 30 lbs | 11 L | No |
| 10 | Petkit Purobot Max 3 | $399.99 | Yes | 22 lbs | 7 L | No |
| 11 | PETLIBRO Luma Smart Litter Box | $599.99 | Yes | 22 lbs | 11 L | No |
| 12 | Meowant MW-SC02 | $229.99▼ −$170 · Sep 11, 2026 | Yes | 22 lbs | Not published | No |
Positions follow the published figures named in the methodology above. No unit on this page has been used, owned, or tested by RobotMatchup.
Noise figures are rare and not standardised
Only a minority of litter box makers publish a decibel figure, and they do not state a common measuring distance or method, so a lower published number is a claim to compare rather than a guarantee. Where no figure is published, the row reads Not published — never an estimate.
Footprint: check the numbers against your space
Makers publish outer dimensions in different orders and some include the step or the open drawer while others do not, so footprints are shown as published and not converted into a single size score. Measure the spot you have, including clearance for the drawer and any door, and compare it with each row.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is the quietest automatic litter box?
- Among models that publish a noise level, the lowest published figure ranks first here. Many makers publish no figure, so the quietest box on the market may simply not state one.
- Is a self-cleaning litter box a good idea in a small apartment?
- That depends on your space and cat. This page cannot judge suitability; it shows the published noise, footprint, capacity and price so you can check them against your home.
- Did RobotMatchup measure noise or size?
- No. Every figure is manufacturer-published. RobotMatchup does not physically test products.