Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days just delivered pet owners their biggest win of the year. The Petkit PuraMax 2 - the automatic litter box WIRED's pet tech experts recommend to most people - dropped to $350, marking the lowest price we've seen all year. At 30% off its usual $500 price tag, it's now cheaper than most competing models while delivering premium odor control and smart app integration.
Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days is serving up some serious savings for pet owners, and the standout deal might just change how you think about automatic litter boxes. The Petkit PuraMax 2 - consistently ranked as the best automatic litter box for most cats by WIRED's testing team - just hit its lowest price of the year at $350, down from the usual $500.
This isn't just another Prime Day tech gadget getting a token discount. After testing over a dozen automatic litter boxes, WIRED's pet tech team has consistently recommended the PuraMax 2 as the sweet spot between functionality and price. Now at $350, it's undercutting premium competitors like the Litter-Robot 4 by $350 while delivering comparable performance.
What makes this litter box special isn't just the smart features - though those are impressive. The PuraMax 2 tackles the biggest problem with automatic litter boxes: the smell. According to WIRED's hands-on testing, this thing actually smells good, thanks to a triple odor control system that includes a sealed waste bin, an odor eliminator attachment, and a citrusy deodorizing spray that activates after every cleaning cycle.
The engineering behind the PuraMax 2 shows why Petkit has dominated WIRED's automatic litter box rankings. When it's time to refill, the entire unit rotates so the entrance faces upward - no more awkward bending or struggling with small containers. The large, forward-facing entrance feels familiar to cats, which explains why even finicky felines adapt quickly.
Smart features come standard without feeling overwhelming. The built-in app tracks everything - usage frequency, cleaning cycles, even your cat's weight changes over time. But owners who prefer manual control can adjust settings directly on the front panel. That flexibility matters when you're dealing with multiple cats or varying schedules.
The timing of this deal couldn't be better for Amazon Prime members looking to upgrade their pet care setup. Pet tech has exploded in popularity, but automatic litter boxes remain one of the most expensive categories. Getting WIRED's top pick at this price point represents genuine value in a market where premium models routinely cost $600-700.