MW-SC09 Plus vs Litter-Robot 5 Pro
Cross-brand multi-cat rivals at a similar price
Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- MW-SC09 Plus lists at $639.99, $259.01 below Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $899.
- Entry height: Litter-Robot 5 Pro 15.75 in versus MW-SC09 Plus 8.27 in (90% more). Published data favours MW-SC09 Plus.
- Minimum cat weight: MW-SC09 Plus 3.3 lbs versus Litter-Robot 5 Pro 3 lbs (10% more). Published data favours Litter-Robot 5 Pro.
- Litter type required: MW-SC09 Plus — Clumping litter, particle length under 15 mm; Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Clumping clay litter.
- Cleaning cycle trigger: MW-SC09 Plus — Automatic after the cat leaves, plus manual and timer modes; Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type.
- Odor control method: MW-SC09 Plus — Odour-proof cover plus ammonia-breaking deodorising gel; Litter-Robot 5 Pro — WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter.
- Interior dimensions: MW-SC09 Plus — 106 L interior space; Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Entryway 15.75 x 15.75 in; interior height 17.5 in.
- Footprint: MW-SC09 Plus — 20 x 21.5 x 20 in; Litter-Robot 5 Pro — 22 x 27 x 29.9 in.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | MW-SC09 Plus | Litter-Robot 5 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-cat suitable | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum cat weight | 3.3 lbs | 3 lbs |
| Maximum cat weight | 30 lbs | 30 lbs |
| Waste drawer capacity | 6.7 L | Not published |
| Litter type required | Clumping litter, particle length under 15 mm | Clumping clay litter |
| Proprietary litter required | No | No |
| Proprietary waste bags required | No | No |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Cleaning cycle trigger | Automatic after the cat leaves, plus manual and timer modes | Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type |
| Adjustable cycle delay | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Weight sensing | Yes | Yes |
| Health monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Odor control method | Odour-proof cover plus ammonia-breaking deodorising gel | WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter |
| Entry height | 8.27 in | 15.75 in |
| Interior dimensions | 106 L interior space | Entryway 15.75 x 15.75 in; interior height 17.5 in |
| Footprint | 20 x 21.5 x 20 in | 22 x 27 x 29.9 in |
| Operating noise | 36 dB | Not published |
| Power source | Not published | AC power |
| Battery backup | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |