Oneisall Ease S1 review: Finally, a smart litter box that doesn't cost an arm and a paw

Oneisall Ease S1 4 / 5 Very good pros and cons Pros More affordable than competitors

Simple to setup

Quiet and effective Cons Pan is lifted off the floor

May be too small for larger cats

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As ZDNET's Deals & Shopping Editor, I am particularly intentional about the products I buy for myself, as well as the ones I ultimately decide to write about. After my colleague reviewed the new Litter-Robot 5 Pro, litter pans were on my mind more than I care to admit, leading me to investigate a similar product.

The Oneisall Ease S1, fist announced at CES earlier this year, seemed to be exactly what I (and I think many other cat parents) are looking for: a smart litter box that can scoop, sift, and sort clean litter from waste for you.

Also: Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro review: This $900 litter box may be almost too high-tech for me

In theory, robot litter boxes sound great, but this market is so small, there are few options to compare. Also, they are usually pricey. Whisker's Litter-Robot 5 Pro retails for $899, and the older Litter-Robot 4 for $699. My cats are spoiled beyond belief, but those prices were out of the question -- even for me.

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