If you’ve been eyeing the Leo’s Loo Too, you’re not alone. It’s been one of the most talked-about automatic litter boxes of the past two years — mainly because it dares to go head-to-head with the Litter-Robot 4, the long-reigning king of self-cleaning litter boxes. But is it actually better? Or just cheaper? After spending time with both, here’s the honest take.
Leo’s Loo Too: What You’re Getting
The Leo’s Loo Too is made by PETKIT, a Chinese pet tech brand that’s been quietly building a solid reputation. The design is globe-shaped, similar to the Litter-Robot, but with a few differences that actually matter. The opening is wider than you’d expect, which is great for bigger cats. And the app — genuinely one of the better ones in this category.
Setup takes about 20 minutes if you’re reasonably handy. The unit connects to Wi-Fi, syncs with the PETKIT app, and you’re off. It tracks usage, weight (so you can monitor each cat), and gives you cycle logs. The AI-assisted litter depletion tracking is a nice touch — it estimates when you’ll need more litter based on usage patterns.
The globe rotation is smooth and quiet. Not silent — no self-cleaning box is truly silent — but quieter than the Litter-Robot 3 Connect, and roughly on par with the Litter-Robot 4. Cats that are skittish about noise tend to adjust within a week.
What It Does Well
Odor control is genuinely good. The Leo’s Loo Too uses a combination of an internal deodorizer spray system and a carbon filter. You can set the deodorizer to spray automatically after each use. It works — the room smell is noticeably better than with a standard covered box. Whether it’s better than Litter-Robot’s approach (which relies on a tight-sealing drawer and carbon filters) depends on your litter choice and how many cats you have.
The app is where this thing really shines. You get real-time alerts, usage stats per cat, and remote control of cleaning cycles. If you have multiple cats, the weight-based cat identification is surprisingly accurate. It’s not perfect — two cats of very similar size will confuse it occasionally — but for most households it works well enough to be genuinely useful.
And the price. At around $400–$450 depending on sales, it comes in significantly below the Litter-Robot 4’s $700 price tag. That gap is hard to ignore.
Where It Falls Short
The waste drawer is smaller than the Litter-Robot’s. For multi-cat homes (3+ cats), you’ll be emptying it more often — every 4–5 days versus 7–10 days with the Litter-Robot 4. Not a dealbreaker, but worth knowing.
The deodorizer cartridge is a consumable. It lasts about 30 days of regular use, and replacements cost around $10–$15 each. Over a year that adds $120–$180 to your running cost. The Litter-Robot doesn’t have this — its ongoing costs are just carbon filters and liner bags.
Customer support is hit or miss. PETKIT is improving, but response times can be slow and warranty claims have occasionally been frustrating based on user reports. Litter-Robot (now owned by Whisker) has a better-established US support infrastructure.
Litter-Robot 4: Still the Gold Standard?
The Litter-Robot 4 launched in late 2022 and addressed most of the complaints from the 3 Connect. It’s quieter, has a larger waste drawer, built-in scale, OdorTrap system, and a sleeker app. It’s also $699 — which, depending on your budget, is either a reasonable investment or a genuinely painful one.
The build quality is noticeable. It feels more premium than the Leo’s Loo Too. The plastic is thicker, the mechanisms feel more robust, and the globe design has been refined over years of iteration. For cat owners who’ve gone through multiple cheaper automatic boxes that broke within a year, the Litter-Robot’s build quality is a real selling point.
The waste drawer liner system is excellent. It makes emptying quick and clean — under 60 seconds with practice. The Leo’s Loo Too drawer empties fine, but the liner solution isn’t quite as elegant.
But honestly? The Litter-Robot 4 isn’t dramatically better than the Leo’s Loo Too at the core job. Both rotate, both sift, both keep the litter box clean between uses. The question is whether the premium is worth it to you.
Head-to-Head Comparison
Price: Leo’s Loo Too wins at ~$400–$450 vs. Litter-Robot 4 at $699. The Litter-Robot occasionally goes on sale for $599, but it’s rarely cheaper than that.
App & smart features: It’s close, but Leo’s Loo Too has a slight edge here. The PETKIT app is more feature-rich out of the box and updates have been frequent. Litter-Robot’s app is solid but has faced reliability complaints.
Odor control: Tie, with different methods. Litter-Robot relies on sealing and carbon filtration. Leo’s Loo Too adds an active spray deodorizer. Both work well; the Leo’s Loo Too may win in the short term, but adds consumable cost.
Waste capacity: Litter-Robot 4 wins, especially for multi-cat homes.
Reliability & support: Litter-Robot wins on track record and support infrastructure.
Cat acceptance: Both have similar adjustment periods. Neither is dramatically better here.
Which One Should You Buy?
If budget is a genuine concern, get the Leo’s Loo Too. It’s not a compromise — it’s a legitimately good product at a lower price point. For one or two cats, it performs comparably to the Litter-Robot in day-to-day use. The app is great, the odor control works, and you’ll save $250–$300 upfront.
If you have 3+ cats, want the most reliable product with the best support, or you just want to buy once and be done — go Litter-Robot 4. The larger waste capacity matters more than people realize with multiple cats, and the US-based support is genuinely reassuring.
And if you’ve got a large cat (15 lbs+), check the entry dimensions on both. Large cats sometimes need an adjustment period with globe-style boxes regardless of brand.
Final Verdict
The Leo’s Loo Too is not better than the Litter-Robot 4 across the board — but it’s better value for most single and dual-cat households. It’s closed the gap significantly. A year ago, the Litter-Robot felt like the obvious choice. Now it’s a real decision.
If you want our top pick at a glance: one or two cats, any budget under $500 — Leo’s Loo Too. Three or more cats, or want the premium experience with better support — Litter-Robot 4.