Are cheap sifting litter boxes as good as expensive ones?

For the basic job of separating clumps from clean litter, mainstream reviewers and r/CatAdvice consensus suggest yes. The Arm & Hammer sifting tray has tens of thousands of mostly-positive ratings and recurring PSA-style praise on Reddit. The honest trade-offs are odor (no lid) and durability — owners report plastic edges cracking after a year or two of heavy use.