Why it matters
The ScoopFree rakes waste into a covered section of a disposable tray filled with crystal litter. Crystals absorb urine and dry solid waste, so there's no scooping or litter top-up: you replace the whole tray.
Each tray has a plastic lining against leaks and a lid for disposal. The Pro adds a health counter with motion sensors that tracks how often your cat uses the box. It's low and flat (6.2 in high), unlike globe designs.
Who it's for, and who should skip it
Good fit if
- Owners who want minimal handling
- Single cats
- Small spaces
Look elsewhere if
- Owners who prefer clumping litter
- Homes with several heavy users
- Cats that dislike crystal texture
Pros and cons
Pros
- No scooping or top-ups
- Low profile
- Health counter
Cons
- Ongoing tray cost
- Crystal litter only
- Trays fill faster with more cats
Limitations to weigh
- Set it on a hard, level floor near an outlet. Weight sensors read wrong on carpet or uneven tile, which can stop or trigger cycles.
- Automatic cycling has a minimum cat weight; keep automatic mode off for kittens under it and run cleans manually.
- Empty the waste bin before it's full and keep spare bags; an overfull bin is the most common cause of a stalled cycle.
- Running costs come from the bags, liners, filters and litter the maker specifies. The compatibility checker lists refills that state they fit.
Specifications
Every figure below comes from the source shown in brackets. Where the maker doesn't state something, we say so instead of estimating.
| Material | Plastic | Retailer |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions (seller) | 27.6"L x 19.1"W x 6.2"H | Retailer |
| Product weight | 13.3 pounds | Retailer |
| In the pack | 1 Count | Retailer |
| Features (seller) | Automatic, Self-Cleaning | Retailer |
| In the box | Litter Box,Crystal Litter,Disposable Litter Tray,Operation Guide | Retailer |
| Model number | PAL00-16805 | Retailer |
| Warranty | 1 Year Limited Warranty | Retailer |
| Litter (maker-stated) | Crystal litter | Retailer |
Alternatives worth comparing
More self-cleaning litter boxes we cover
- PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal Smart
- PetSafe ScoopFree Ultra Front-Entry
- UPFAS Automatic Litter Box with Weight Monitoring
- Mintakawa Automatic Litter Box with Weight Monitoring
All self-cleaning litter boxes, compared in one table · Every PetSafe product we cover
Final verdict
The simplest automatic box; budget for trays.
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