Head-to-head · Best Pet Water Fountains

Petcube Fountain vs PetSafe Multi-Tier Pet Water Fountain

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

Petcube Fountain and PetSafe Multi-Tier Pet Water Fountain score essentially the same (4.5 vs 4.5). Pick the one whose trade-offs match your priorities — the strengths and watch-outs below are where they actually differ.

Ranked #2 in Best Pet Water Fountains

Petcube Fountain

4.5

1 sourceall derived$89.99as of Oct 10

The Petcube Fountain is a battery-powered, motion-activated fountain with a 1.7-liter tank and an app that tracks filter life and cleaning. CNET's Tyler Lacoma picked it as the best overall cat water fountain, calling it one of the best-designed pet fountains he has seen and especially quiet, with dishwasher-safe main parts. He also found the motion sensor inaccurate, and noted that the 30-day filters are sold in three-packs and that the fountain is too small for large pets.

Strengths

— CNET found it especially quiet compared with other fountains
— Rechargeable battery and motion sensor let it sit away from an outlet
— Main components are dishwasher-safe, per CNET

Watch-outs

— CNET found the motion sensor usually triggered only on close inspection, not on approach
— Filters need replacing about every 30 days and are sold in packs of three
— About 6 cups of capacity is too small for larger pets, per CNET

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Ranked #1 in Best Pet Water Fountains

PetSafe Multi-Tier Pet Water Fountain

4.5

1 sourceall derived$35.99as of Oct 11

The PetSafe Drinkwell Multi-Tier Pet Water Fountain holds 100 ounces and splits it across two bowls at different heights. Reviewers found that especially useful in multi-pet households and for senior dogs or cats that need a raised drinking option. A carbon filter keeps the water fresh, and cleaning is easy as long as you keep up with the maintenance. It isn't completely silent, though most owners called the noise acceptable. Households wanting a low-profile, moderately quiet fountain to encourage hydration should look here.

Strengths

— Holds 100 ounces of water, sufficient for multi-pet households
— Multi-tier design with elevated upper bowl ideal for senior or arthritic pets
— Replaceable carbon filter helps keep water fresh by removing odors and debris

Watch-outs

— Requires regular filter replacement every 2-4 weeks

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How they stack up

Petcube Fountain

The Petcube Fountain runs on a rechargeable battery, while the PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum and PetSafe Multi-Tier need an outlet. Its 1.7-liter (57 oz) tank is the smallest on this page, well under the Platinum's 168 oz and the Petlibro Capsule Dog Fountain's 2.1 gallons, and CNET says it is not suitable for larger pets. It has app reminders but none of the camera, heating or auto-refill features of the Petkit Eversweet Ultra, which costs far more.

PetSafe Multi-Tier Pet Water Fountain

The Multi-Tier's two bowls at different heights are not found on the other fountains on this page. Its 100 oz capacity is below the 168 oz PetSafe Drinkwell Platinum and the 2.1-gallon Petlibro Capsule Dog Fountain, and its stream is not adjustable as the Platinum's is. It has no app, unlike the Petcube Fountain and Petkit Eversweet Ultra.

Specs side-by-side

Spec	Petcube Fountain	PetSafe Multi-Tier Pet Water Fountain
Capacity	1.7 liters (57 oz)	100 oz
Power	Rechargeable 5200 mAh battery	—
Tray	Ceramic or stainless steel	—
Filtration	4-layer with carbon and UV-C light	Replaceable carbon filter
Smart features	App controls and notifications	—
Material	—	BPA-free plastic
Noise Level	—	not overpowering
Power Source	—	Plug-in
Flow Type	—	Non-adjustable
Dimensions	—	11.5"L x 8"W x 5.6"H

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