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Head-to-head · Best Cat Trees

Mau Cento vs New Cat Condos Deluxe Cat Tower

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

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The short answer

Mau Cento comes out ahead by a narrow margin (4.5 vs 4.4). Mau Cento is best for: buyers who need durable, eco-friendly furniture that blends with home decor. Read the strengths below before deciding.

Mau Cento
Higher ratedRanked #1 in Best Cat Trees
Mau Cento
3 sourcesall derived$299as of Oct 10

The Mau Cento distinguishes itself with a modern aesthetic featuring real wood branches and hand-woven rattan baskets that blend into home decor, though its premium price point is notable compared to traditional cat trees. Assembly can be difficult due to sparse instructions and hidden screw holes obscured by thick fabric, as Reviewed found frustrating despite some users completing it quickly. Once built, the sturdy structure offers machine-washable cushions and replaceable parts, with nytimes noting that cats immediately claimed the cozy condo and perches for lounging. This investment piece suits owners seeking durable, eco-friendly furniture who can navigate complex setup, while those wanting easy assembly or lower costs should look elsewhere.

Strengths
  • — Distinctive modern aesthetic using real wood branches and woven rattan baskets that blends with home decor
  • — High-quality construction with sturdy solid wood pillars and durable sisal rope scratching posts
  • — Most components are replaceable, including cushions, baskets, and rope, extending the product's lifespan
Watch-outs
  • — Premium price point compared to traditional cat trees
  • — Assembly can be difficult due to sparse instructions and hidden screw holes in thick fabric
New Cat Condos Deluxe Cat Tower
Ranked #4 in Best Cat Trees
New Cat Condos Deluxe Cat Tower
1 source$130.03as of Oct 11

Cats.com rates the New Cat Condos Deluxe Cat Tower 9.0/10 and names it best for napping. It is a carpeted, solid wood tower made in the USA with three large beds; Cats.com's reviewer found it sturdy enough to hold three of her cats at once, but needed a drill to attach the top bed and saw the carpet shed heavily and tear within two weeks.

Strengths
  • — Sturdy base that held three of the Cats.com reviewer's cats at once
  • — Three spacious beds; Cats.com calls it one of her cats' favorite places to sleep
  • — Carpeted and sisal scratching posts
Watch-outs
  • — No predrilled holes for the top bed, so Cats.com needed a drill for assembly
  • — A 9-pound cat scratched a hole in the carpeted post within two weeks, per Cats.com
  • — Cats.com says the carpet sheds heavily

Derived means the reviewer published no score, so one was inferred from their written verdict. Everything else is a number the publisher printed. How we rank.

How they stack up

Mau Cento

The Mau Cento uses real wood branches and rattan, offering a distinct aesthetic compared to the faux fleece of the Frisco tree or plush of the Yaheetech tower. It offers replaceable parts like cushions and rope, a feature absent in the other listed trees.

New Cat Condos Deluxe Cat Tower

Cats.com lists it at 47 pounds, heavier than the PAWZ Road 72" Cat Tree (39.9 pounds) and the Hey-brother MPJ006SW (16.1 pounds), and at 51 inches it is shorter than the 72-inch Frisco and PAWZ Road towers. It is the only one of those four that Cats.com lists as solid wood and made in the USA.

Specs side-by-side

SpecMau CentoNew Cat Condos Deluxe Cat Tower
Height46 inches51 inches
Weight38 lb47 lb
MaterialsReal wood, rattan, sisal rope—
Scratching Postsdual trunks made from real tree branchesCarpeted and sisal posts
Dimensions—20" x 20" x 51" (Cats.com); Amazon listing states 20"w x 20"d x 52"h
Construction—Solid wood
Covering Material—Carpet
Country of Manufacture—USA
Color Options—Green, Beige
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