Litter-Robot 5 Pro vs ScoopFree Crystal Smart
One requires the maker's own litter, the other takes standard litter
PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Smart
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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.
- ScoopFree Crystal Smart lists at $269.99, $629.01 below Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $899.
- Proprietary litter required: published for ScoopFree Crystal Smart, not for Litter-Robot 5 Pro.
- Litter type required: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Clumping clay litter; ScoopFree Crystal Smart — 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 Smart — Timed 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 Smart — Crystal litter absorption in a disposable tray.
- Power source: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — AC power; ScoopFree Crystal Smart — AC adapter.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Litter-Robot 5 Pro | ScoopFree Crystal Smart |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | Timed rake cycle after the cat exits |
| Adjustable cycle delay | Yes | Not published |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Weight sensing | Yes | Not published |
| Health monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| 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 |