The catch
PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
If your cat won't use enclosed litter boxes, the covered walkway is a bad place to begin.
Side by side
PetSnowy SNOW+ vs PuraMax 2: PuraMax needs less space and lifting, and SNOW+ seals waste during removal
Quick verdict
SNOW+ puts its effort into the exit walkway and into waste removal that seals as you pull. What PuraMax 2 offers is a shallower, lower, lighter body and a conventional lined waste drawer.
Before you buy
Why, and what it costs you
A body that is narrower may still take up more floor
About 14 percent more bare rectangular area is used by SNOW+.
Where this comes from
29.5 times 20 equals 590 square inches. 24.41 times 21.18 equals 517.0038. The difference divided by 517.0038 equals 14.1 percent.
The catch
PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
It is not for cats younger than six months or below 3.3 pounds.
PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- Why pick it
- The built-in walkway and the self-sealing drawer liners are what you value.
- You would trade extra depth and lifting weight for a larger waste drawer.
- The catch
- If your cat won't use enclosed litter boxes, the covered walkway is a bad place to begin.
PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
- Why pick it
- There isn't enough depth in your spot for the 29.5-inch SNOW+ body.
- A lighter box suits you, and tying waste bags yourself is fine.
- The catch
- It is not for cats younger than six months or below 3.3 pounds.
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What this page compares
PetSnowy SNOW+ and PuraMax 2 set against each other on self-sealing liners, cabinet depth, weight when you handle it and waste capacity, for a home with adult cats.
Which one fits
Pick the situations that sound like you
A utility room with little depth
PuraMax 2 has 5.09 inches less depth.
- PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- Caution
- PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
- Better fit
Want the liner closed as it comes out
The fitted self-sealing system comes with SNOW+.
- PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- Better fit
- PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
- Caution
Lifting often to clean beneath
PuraMax 2 weighs around ten pounds less.
- PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- Caution
- PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
- Better fit
A tight width but plenty of depth
SNOW+ has 1.18 inches less width.
- PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- Better fit
- PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
- Good
In practice
Differences you will notice
A body that is narrower may still take up more floor
About 14 percent more bare rectangular area is used by SNOW+.
How we worked this out
29.5 times 20 equals 590 square inches. 24.41 times 21.18 equals 517.0038. The difference divided by 517.0038 equals 14.1 percent.
SNOW+ gives three liters in exchange for about ten pounds
The drawer is 43 percent larger, and the unit is about 46 percent heavier.
How we worked this out
Take 10 divided by 7 and subtract 1 to get 42.9 percent. Take 32.19 divided by 22 and subtract 1 to get 46.3 percent.
In depth, the penalty exceeds five inches
PuraMax can be the better pick for a shallow alcove despite being wider.
How we worked this out
29.5 minus 24.41 equals 5.09 inches. The width difference is 21.18 minus 20, which equals 1.18 inches.
Option A
PetSnowy, SNOW+ with TiO2
SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
This covered rotating litter box has a walkway that catches litter and a 10-liter waste drawer. Its liners close as you pull the drawer out.
- Best for
- Owners who care about keeping tracked litter contained and about touching waste less when emptying
Facts we checked
- The manufacturer gives 29.5 by 20 by 25.6 inches for size and a 32.19-pound net weight.
- Waste drawer capacity is 10 liters.
- The manufacturer recommends up to four cats, with cat weight between 3.3 and 20 pounds.
- Basic cleaning works without a smartphone, and app control runs on 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi.
Option B
PETKIT, P9902
PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
A rotating litter box without a camera, offering weight-based cat records, a 7-liter waste drawer and app control over 2.4 GHz.
- Best for
- Adult cats on clumping litter in a household that would rather not have a litter-box camera
Facts we checked
- According to the P9902 manual, it measures 24.41 by 21.18 by 21.73 inches and weighs about 22 pounds.
- A 76-liter interior and a 7-liter waste drawer are what the exact listing specifies.
- It identifies cats by weight and does not use a built-in camera.
- N50 2.0 odor remover and 20 waste bags come in the basic bundle.
Spec by spec
Where they really differ
| Spec | PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box | PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle | In practice |
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| Waste handling | Fitted liner closes when the drawer is pulled out | Conventional lined drawer | Less exposure happens with SNOW+ when the liner comes out. |
| Waste volume | 10 liters | 7 liters | SNOW+ offers more room for storage. |
| Dimensions | 29.5 deep, 20 wide, 25.6 high | 24.41 deep, 21.18 wide, 21.73 high | SNOW+ is deeper and taller, though narrower. |
| Empty weight | 32.19 pounds | About 22 pounds | Moving SNOW+ for cleaning means more weight. |
| Recommended upper cat weight | 20 pounds for comfort | 22 pounds listed | Check how the body fits and don't treat either number as a guarantee of comfort. |
Trade-offs
What each pick costs you
With PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
- For dependable self-sealing, the manufacturer advises using its fitted liners.
With PETKIT PuraMax 2 Basic Bundle
- K3 Smart Spray does not work with this exact basic bundle.
Change of plan
When the answer changes
You want camera access, and your cat needs an entry that is visibly open
Neither model fits. Luma comes with an open entry, video and an 11-liter drawer, and asks for more clearance.
Decision guide
How to decide
The exit walkway and waste removal that seals when pulled are SNOW+'s focus. PuraMax 2 counters with a body that is shallower, lower and lighter, and a conventional lined waste drawer.
Daily mess around the entrance
A litter-catching walkway is what SNOW+ sends the cat through. It takes up part of the cabinet length and may cut down on the need for a separate entrance mat. The approach is more enclosed as a result, and some cats will resist that.
Emptying the waste
On SNOW+, the fitted liner closes when you take the drawer out. PuraMax 2 asks for a more conventional routine for removing the bag. If self-sealing is why you are upgrading, factor in whether replacement liners are available.
Moving and cleaning the unit
With PuraMax 2 you lose some waste volume but shed roughly ten pounds and five inches of depth. In a small apartment that can count for more than a maximum-days claim. Cleaning the drum, sensors and waste compartment is still needed with either machine.
What this page can’t tell you
- There was no hands-on noise, odor or cat-acceptance testing.
- Manufacturer estimates are the source of the waste-storage day claims, and daily checks are still needed. App records cannot diagnose illness.
By the numbers
What the data shows
What we found across the automatic litter boxes we compare, plus the checked facts behind each finding.
How many fit
None of the 24 models checked meets all of “Seal the waste without handling it”, “Slide under a counter”, “Keep cameras out of my home”, and “Keep using the clumping litter I have”, so the pick goes to the closest practical compromise.
0 models fit, out of 24 checkedShow the facts and the math
How we countedThe count uses each product's current fit ratings for “Seal the waste without handling it”, “Slide under a counter”, “Keep cameras out of my home”, and “Keep using the clumping litter I have”. A need with no documented match is not counted.
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PetSnowy SNOW+ Premium Self-Cleaning Litter Box
The built-in walkway and the self-sealing drawer liners are what you value.
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There isn't enough depth in your spot for the 29.5-inch SNOW+ body.
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