Which is better for a small apartment?

The Nature's Miracle. Its corner shape uses dead space along two walls, while the Van Ness is a large rectangle that needs more floor.

Which handles odor better?

The Nature's Miracle. It combines a charcoal filter that lasts up to three months with antimicrobial plastic that resists odor absorption. The Van Ness relies on a zeolite filter alone.

Which is better for a cat that kicks litter?

The Van Ness. Reviewers say the Nature's Miracle does not contain litter thrown by cats, while the Van Ness hood and drip shield are built to cut scatter.

Is the Nature's Miracle worth the extra cost?

Yes if you have multiple cats or limited floor space. If you have one cat and a plain wall, the Van Ness does the same job for less.

Which is easier to clean?

The Van Ness. Its smooth interior has no hard-to-reach corners and the hood lifts off. The Nature's Miracle has a non-stick surface but you must remove the hood to scoop.

Which suits a large cat like a Ragdoll?

Both are extra-large. The Nature's Miracle lists the Ragdoll as a target size, and the Van Ness extra-giant has a wider entry door for bigger cats.

Van Ness Covered Cat Litter Box, Extra-Giant vs Nature's Miracle Hooded Corner Multi-Cat Litter Box with Charcoal Filter, X-Large

Buy the Van Ness if you want a simple, cheap extra-giant covered box with a wide door and a replaceable zeolite filter. Buy the Nature's Miracle if space is tight and you want a corner-shaped box with antimicrobial plastic and a charcoal filter that lasts up to three months. The Nature's Miracle is the larger, more feature-heavy box; the Van Ness is the lower-cost, easier-to-live-with option for most single cats.

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