Meowant SC-M01 vs PETKIT Pura Max 2

Every standardized field on both boxes, lined up. Nothing is retyped — both columns read from the same database as the reviews.

Scores side by side

Category Meowant SC-M01 Pura Max 2
Cleaning 7.9 8.4
Odor control 7.5 8.6
Safety 8.0 8.2
App 7.0 9.0
Maintenance 7.6 7.5
Value 9.1 7.8
Overall 7.8 8.3

Cost to own

Total spend after Meowant SC-M01 Pura Max 2
Running cost per year $65 $140
1 year $364 $569
3 years $494 $849
5 years $624 $1129

Every specification

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Size & fit

Dimensions (W x D x H) 21.3 x 23.6 x 24.0 in 21.7 x 25.2 x 24.4 in
Floor footprint 21.3 x 23.6 in 21.7 x 25.2 in
Entry height 8.3 in 8.7 in
Unit weight 23 lb 26 lb
Minimum cat weight 3.3 lb 3.3 lb
Maximum cat weight 16.5 lb 17.6 lb

Capacity & litter

Waste drawer capacity 8 L 9 L
Litter types accepted Clumping clay, Tofu Clumping clay, Tofu, Mixed
Rated for multiple cats Yes Yes
Cats supported Up to 2 Up to 3

Smart features

Wi-Fi Yes Yes
App Meowant (iOS, Android) PETKIT (iOS, Android)
Power Mains, 24 V adapter Mains, 24 V adapter

Odor & noise

Odor system Carbon filter + sealed drawer Deodoriser module + carbon filter + sealed bag roll
Measured noise ~52 dB at 3 ft ~48 dB at 3 ft
Cycle time ~3 min 10 s ~2 min 45 s

Safety

Safety sensors Infrared entry, Weight sensor, Anti-pinch reverse Infrared, Weight sensor, Anti-pinch reverse

Running costs

Waste bag type Standard kitchen bags Proprietary bag roll
Bag cost per year 30 90
Filter cost per year 35 50
Warranty 1 year 1 year

Which one, for whom

Meowant SC-M01

Best for

  • First-time buyers
  • One or two average-sized cats
  • The lowest possible cost per year

Not ideal for

  • Noise-sensitive rooms
  • Large cats
  • Buyers who want a mature app
Full Meowant SC-M01 review

PETKIT Pura Max 2

Best for

  • App-focused buyers on a mid budget
  • Two-cat homes
  • Tofu litter users

Not ideal for

  • Large cats
  • Anyone who refuses consumable subscriptions
Full Pura Max 2 review