Best covered cat litter boxes

Top pick: Modkat Flip — the best-loved covered box here (4.8 of 5 from nearly 4,000 ratings). The flip-top lid makes scooping quick, the tall sides keep litter in, and it's compact enough for a bathroom corner.

Who the others suit:

• Modkat XL — big cats or multi-cat homes; front or top entry, and the roomiest of the Modkat line.
• Aphyxen stainless steel — if plastic odor is the problem; steel doesn't hold smells and wipes clean.
• Nature's Miracle Hooded Corner — tucking into a corner, with a charcoal filter for odor.
• Amazon Basics or Vibrant Life hooded — a simple, no-frills hooded box for a first covered setup.
• Modkat (original) — the smallest footprint for tight spaces.

Skip the flimsy foldable and low-sided hoods if your cat is a vigorous digger.