Litter-Robot 5 Pro vs ScoopFree Crystal Plus
One requires the maker's own litter, the other takes standard litter
Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- ScoopFree Crystal Plus lists at $199.99, $699.01 below Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $899.
- Proprietary litter required: published for ScoopFree Crystal Plus, not for Litter-Robot 5 Pro.
- Litter type required: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Clumping clay litter; ScoopFree Crystal Plus — ScoopFree Crystal Litter disposable tray.
- Cleaning cycle trigger: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type; ScoopFree Crystal Plus — Rake cycle after the cat exits.
- Odor control method: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter; ScoopFree Crystal Plus — Crystal litter absorption in a disposable tray.
- Power source: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — AC power; ScoopFree Crystal Plus — AC adapter.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Litter-Robot 5 Pro | ScoopFree Crystal Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-cat suitable | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum cat weight | 3 lbs | Not published |
| Maximum cat weight | 30 lbs | Not published |
| Waste drawer capacity | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Litter type required | Clumping clay litter | ScoopFree Crystal Litter disposable tray |
| Proprietary litter required | No | Yes |
| Proprietary waste bags required | No | No |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Cleaning cycle trigger | Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type | Rake cycle after the cat exits |
| Adjustable cycle delay | Yes | Not published |
| App control | Yes | Not published |
| Weight sensing | Yes | Not published |
| Health monitoring | Yes | Not published |
| Odor control method | WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter | Crystal litter absorption in a disposable tray |
| Entry height | 15.75 in | Not published |
| Interior dimensions | Entryway 15.75 x 15.75 in; interior height 17.5 in | Not published |
| Footprint | 22 x 27 x 29.9 in | Not published |
| Operating noise | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Power source | AC power | AC adapter |
| Battery backup | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Warranty | 12 months | Not published |