Purobot Max 3 vs A.I.
One requires the maker's own litter, the other takes standard litter
Petkit Purobot Max 3
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Currently listed price on petkit.com; the page shows a higher regular price.
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CatGenie A.I.
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catgenie.com lists the base unit at $499, currently $469 in the unit selector; accessory bundles cost more.
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Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- Purobot Max 3 lists at $399.99, $99.01 below A.I. at $499.
- Maximum cat weight: Purobot Max 3 22 lbs versus A.I. 20 lbs (10% more). Published data favours Purobot Max 3.
- Proprietary litter required: published for A.I., not for Purobot Max 3.
- Proprietary waste bags required: published for Purobot Max 3, not for A.I..
- Litter type required: Purobot Max 3 — Clumping clay, tofu, corn or bentonite litters; A.I. — Reusable Washable Granules (proprietary).
- Cleaning cycle trigger: Purobot Max 3 — Automatic after the cat exits, with app scheduling; A.I. — Scheduled or cat-activated wash cycle: scoop, flush, wash, dry.
- Odor control method: Purobot Max 3 — Four-part OdorVoid system with sealed waste bin; A.I. — Full wash, flush and dry cycle with SaniSolution cartridge.
- Footprint: Purobot Max 3 — 24.4 x 21.2 x 21.7 in; A.I. — 19.25 x 24.5 x 21 in.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Purobot Max 3 | A.I. |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-cat suitable | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum cat weight | 3.3 lbs | Not published |
| Maximum cat weight | 22 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Waste drawer capacity | 7 L | Not published |
| Litter type required | Clumping clay, tofu, corn or bentonite litters | Reusable Washable Granules (proprietary) |
| Proprietary litter required | No | Yes |
| Proprietary waste bags required | Yes | No |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Cleaning cycle trigger | Automatic after the cat exits, with app scheduling | Scheduled or cat-activated wash cycle: scoop, flush, wash, dry |
| Adjustable cycle delay | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Not published |
| Weight sensing | Yes | Not published |
| Health monitoring | Yes | Not published |
| Odor control method | Four-part OdorVoid system with sealed waste bin | Full wash, flush and dry cycle with SaniSolution cartridge |
| Entry height | 8.03 in | Not published |
| Interior dimensions | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Footprint | 24.4 x 21.2 x 21.7 in | 19.25 x 24.5 x 21 in |
| Operating noise | 35 dB | Not published |
| Power source | AC adapter, 12V/2A | Mains power plus cold water supply and drain connection |
| Battery backup | No | Not published |
| Warranty | 24 months | 24 months |