Whisker Litter-Robot 4
Exact average 84.7 · 4 printed, 7 estimated · printed scores only: 88
Image: Whisker11 professional reviewers tested the Whisker Litter-Robot 4, and 10 recommend it. Most praised: smart features and quiet. Most common complaint: price.
Reviewed by Catster, WIRED, ZDNET and 8 more
The catch: It is very expensive for a litter box.
7 of these 11 outlets print no score. We estimated theirs from the review text, then adjusted the estimates against the ratings outlets actually print (ours ran slightly low). An estimate is never higher than 92.
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What 11 critics said
Highest score first · all converted to 0–100- 92Catster
Very favourable review from a multi-cat home: automatic, easy to clean, odor-trapping and safe, with a 90-day trial.
Read Catster review - 90WIRED
A sleek, nearly silent automatic litter box with strong odor control, safety sensors and a useful app, though expensive and not every cat will accept it.
Read WIRED review - 90ZDNET
The reviewer calls the Litter-Robot 4 life-changing, praising the no-scoop cleaning, odor control, quiet running and health tracking.
Read ZDNET review - 79CNET
A solid, quiet and well-engineered robotic litter box with flawless sifting and a helpful app.
Read CNET review - 89est.9to5Toys
The reviewer is very happy with the Litter-Robot 4 and the LitterHopper add-on, finding it a clear step up from the previous generation for odor, litter use and app tracking.
Read 9to5Toys review - 83est.Good Housekeeping
A four-year user says the Litter-Robot 4 is worth buying if the budget allows, thanks to no scooping, quiet running and hidden waste.
Read Good Housekeeping review - 83est.Digital Trends
The reviewer finds the self-scooping box works well and would recommend it to cat lovers.
Read Digital Trends review - 83est.Tom's Guide
Ranked second in a robotic litter box roundup after more than a year of use by the writer's cats, who used it heavily.
Read Tom's Guide review - 83est.Forbes Vetted
In a tested roundup the Litter-Robot 4 is named the best-value Litter-Robot and praised for space, quiet running and odor control.
Read Forbes Vetted review - 83est.Business Insider
In a tested litter box guide the Litter-Robot 4 is the best automatic pick, valued for hands-off cleaning, safety and tracking.
Read Business Insider review - 77est.Engadget
It reduces litter chores and masks odor, but pairing problems, sensor faults, missed cycles and litter spillage make it hard to trust at $699.
Read Engadget review
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Common questions
Is the Whisker Litter-Robot 4 worth it?
Most critics think so: 10 of 11 recommend it. It is very expensive for a litter box.
Do critics agree about the Whisker Litter-Robot 4?
Broad agreement: scores range from 77 (Engadget) to 92 (Catster), a spread of 15 points across 11 reviews. Most reviewers land fairly close together.
What do critics dislike about the Whisker Litter-Robot 4?
Price (9 of 11 reviews), Size and weight (3 of 11 reviews).