CATLINK Self Cleaning Litter Box - Scooper Young Pro-X
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/09/2026
9.5OF 10
Outstanding
- Cat weight
- 3.3–22 lb
- Cats (max)
- not listed by CATLINK
- Type
- Rotating globe
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $603
Claimed vs measured
Noise
49 dB average during a cleaning cycle
Liz Coleman (fact-checked Taylor Le), cats.com · 09/26/2025 · cats.com hands-on test of the Scooper Young Pro-X; dB-meter distance not stated; author's cats did not adopt it, sifting tested with water + small weight; vendor-supplied not stated
Real cost, first year
10/09/2026| Device | $399.99 | $399.99 sale / $498 list |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $203 | CATLINK Waste Bag … Young / Young Pro-X - 4 Rolls $39.99, every 9 days · CATLINK Activated Carbon Cotton Filter for Scooper Pro Ultra / Luxury Pro-X / Young Pro-X $29.99, every 60 days |
| First-year cost | $603 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $203 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $622.50.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Manual on cat sizeSpecs: 'Suitable for cats weighing between 3.3 lbs to 22 lbs (1.5kg – 10kg)'; bullet: '3 lbs 8 oz to 22 lbs'; FAQ: kittens from 3 months and 3 lbs 8 oz, manual mode before. CL-03 (Scooper Young) manual, Important Safety Instructions: 'Cats must weigh 3.3 to 22 lbs to safely use the Scooper.'; spec table 'Cat (3.3-22 lbs)'.manualslib.tech · 10/09/2026
FootprintHeight 28" (71cm) x Width 22.8" (58cm) x Depth 23.6" (60cm); Entrance Height 14" (35.5cm); Entrance Size 13" x 10.6"; Globe 65L (page) — PetSmart and cats.com say 57L globe; Waste drawer 13L. CL-03 manual: 23.62 x 22.83 x 27.95 in.manualslib.tech · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)comparison table '14-day Waste Capacity for 1 Cat'; FAQ reminder within 15 days / empty every 7-11 dayscatlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
LitterFAQ: most clumping litters; not pure tofu/long strips, non-clumping, absorbent, paper, wood pellets. CL-03 manual: 'Fill the Globe through the opening with clumping litter until it meets the Fill Line when spread flat'; bentonite recommended. Two sift filters in box.catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Comparison table: Gravity Sensor, Anti-Pinch Sensor, Infrared Sensor (Young Pro-X column; Microwave Radar listed for Luxury Pro-X/Ultra only). CL-03 manual Protection Mechanism: Level 1 weighing ('a object over 3.3lbs enters' during rotation → stop, resumes when object leaves); Level 2 anti-pinch (Globe releases maximum outlet space and stops; 'can only be lifted after human intervention'); Level 3 motor stalled. Noise: page has no dB claim for Young Pro-X (Luxury Pro-X page says 40 dB).catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
App & subscription
Appnone (no app)vendor support page
App privacy labeln/a — device has no Wi-Fi/appvendor support page
Without a planNo app, no Wi-Fi: comparison table on catlinkus.com marks Young Pro-X without 'APP Control'/'WiFi Connection'; PetSmart: 'no WiFi or app required'; cats.com: 'App control: No'. All control from the panel (Auto / Manual / Timer modes per CL-03 manual).catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
CATLINK Waste Bag … Young / Young Pro-X - 4 Rolls$39.99 · 4 rolls x 20 = 80 bags; 8 rolls $77.98; 12 rolls $114.97 · every 9 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
CATLINK Activated Carbon Cotton Filter for Scooper Pro Ultra / Luxury Pro-X / Young Pro-X$29.99 · 1 set for 2 months · every 60 days (vendor)catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
Warranty1 yr · extended: Product Protection (AIG partner): 1 Year $20.99 / 2 Years $28.99 / 3 Years $34.99catlinkus.com · 10/09/2026
SupportFAQ: 'You can reach us at support@catlink.cn or call +1 833-440-2772, Mon-Fri, 6 AM - 6 PM PST'; footer e-mail support@catlinkus.cn; Live Chat mentioned for payment issues; Support Center page catlinkus.com/pages/support-center (429 — not opened). Trustpilot catlinkus.com: no profile (404). AU owners (ProductReview, Scooper line 17 reviews 1.9★): 5 mention support, mostly negative.vendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/09/2026catlinkus.com · official$399.99 sale / $498 listchecked 10/09/2026
Petsmart$449.99checked 10/09/2026 · PetSmart item 101118 'Catlink Scooper Young Pro-X … 3
Amazon$349.99checked 10/09/2026 · ASIN B09B354BLS 'CATLINK Auto Cat Litter Box Self Cleaning
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar self-cleaning litter boxes
All 28 self-cleaning litter boxes →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Cat weight | Cats (max) | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 PETKIT Purobot Max 3 Automatic Cat Litter Box | 9.75/10 | $399.99 sale / $499.99 list | No subscription | $488 | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by PETKIT | 2 yrs | |
 CATLINK Self Cleaning Litter Box - Scooper Young Pro-X | 9.5/10 | $399.99 sale / $498 list | No subscription | $603 | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by CATLINK | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe ScoopFree SmartSpin Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $399.99 | No subscription | $431 | 2.5–25 lb | not listed by PetSafe | 1 yr | |
 PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 Automatic Cat Litter Box (Fence 2.0 Included) | 9.5/10 | $499.99 sale / $599.99 list | Subscription optional | not enough data (plan) | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by PETKIT | 2 yrs | |
 CATLINK Self Cleaning Litter Box - Scooper Luxury Pro-X | 9.25/10 | $439 sale / $479 list | No subscription | $642 | 3.3–22 lb | not listed by CATLINK | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsMostly positive
0owner reviews read
Not enough owner reviews read yet (0 read), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Brand sitebrand's own site, not counted · 1 read · 10/09/2026 · brand site; latest 2026-02-22 'My youngest cat took to it immediately, the others followed suit'5.0/52 reviews
- PetSmart10/09/2026 · 3 reviews, text not rendered3 reviews
- Amazon10/09/2026 · Scooper Young (CL-03) listing since 2021-07; review texts require sign-in4.3/52,144 reviews
- TheCatSite10/09/2026 · Cloudflare bot check0 posts
An independent store shows at least 25 ratings averaging 4.3 or higher, none below 4.0. In our score this is 2 of 2 points. How we score
Brand site shows 5.0/5 from 2 reviews on its own page; brand-site reviews are not counted in the score.
Praise that comes up again
- quiet motor (cats.com pros)
- arrives fully assembled, easy to disassemble (cats.com)
- entrance barrier reduces tracking (cats.com)
Praise
“My youngest cat took to it immediately, the others followed suit. I plan to buy one or two more”
Quotes are word for word from the linked pages, and we pick praise and complaints alike. Reviews on the brand's own site and reviews written for a free product are not counted. Store ratings change over time; the date shows when we checked.