Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360 (Consider THIS Before Buying)
By Naila Syifa
Updated September 2023
As pet owners, we all want to keep an eye on our furry friends when we're not around. Luckily, there are now many pet cameras on the market that allow us to do just that. Petcube and Furbo are some of the most notable brands offering such products.
Petcube Bites 2 Lite was released on 2021 as a newer version of its predecessor Petcube Bites 2 with a more competitive price. Furbo 360, on the other hand, is a newer release from 2022 that features 360-degree viewing capabilities.
In this review, we'll be comparing these two pet camera products based on a few key aspects that are important to consider before making the final purchase decision.
On our list
#1 Price
#2 Design
#3 Video camera features
#4 Audio and sound features
#5 Treat tosser features
#6 Connectivity
Key Takeaways
One key difference is Petcube Bites 2 Lite has 160° viewing angles with black and white night vision, while Furbo 360 has a 360° viewing capability with color night vision. Furbo offers Barking Alert for free, while Petcube's alert feature requires subscriptions. However, Petcube is more affordable and has a larger treat capacity.
Petcube Bites 2 Lite
Affordable with a built-in
treat dispenser
✓ 1080p camera
✓ Black and white night vision
✓ Two-way audio
✓ Holds up to 1.5 lbs of treats
Furbo 360
Reliable treat tosser with
360-degree view
✓ 1080p camera
✓ Color night vision
✓ Two-way audio
✓ Holds up to 100 pieces of treats
#1 Price
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Petcube Bites 2 Lite is the more affordable option, coming in at $149 compared to Furbo 360 at $210.
Both cameras offer a variety of features, but the price difference is definitely something to consider when making decision.
#2 Design
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Both pet cameras have a sleek, modern design that will look great in any home. Due to its treat dispenser, the Petcube Bites 2 Lite comes in a larger size, with a dimension of 5.7 x 3 x 10.6 inches. Meanwhile, the Furbo 360 is smaller with a dimension of 8.77 x 4.92 x 4.92 inches.
Both pet cameras are also designed to be stable on flat surfaces. Furbo 360 is claimed to be spill-proof and supported by industrial-strength 3M adhesives, while Petcube Bites 2 Lite is supported with a soft, non-slip pad for a steady grip. However, Petcube Bites 2 Lite also comes with a mounting kit that gives you another option to hang the Petcube on the wall.
#3 Video camera features
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Both Petcube Bites 2 Lite and Furbo 360 feature a 1080p camera with a 160° wide-angle lens, but Furbo's camera has a 270° back-and-forth panning ability, covering a full 360° range in total. This allows for Auto Dog Tracking, with the camera automatically rotating and following your dog when you launch the live stream, which is great if your pets are active and love to move around a lot.
Both cameras are also equipped with night vision, but Furbo 360's night vision is slightly better as it uses an infrared camera to display colored images in low light, compared to Petcube Bites 2 Lite's black-and-white night vision. However, if you don't prefer a colored view, Furbo 360 also offers black and white option.
Furbo 360 also gives you the option to choose from three video quality levels (1080p, 720p, or 360p), a feature you don't get on the Petcube. This enables you to adjust the video quality according to your internet speed and data usage.
When it comes to zooming capability, Petcube Bites 2 Lite takes the lead with its 8x digital zoom, compared to Furbo 360's 4x digital zoom. This feature allows you to get a closer look at your pet.
#4 Audio and sound features
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Both Petcube Bites 2 Lite and Furbo 360 offer two-way audio, supported by built-in microphones and speakers that allow you to hear your pet and speak to them.
Furbo 360 also has a Barking Alert feature which automatically detects bark and sends you a notification. This way, you can quickly check on your pet and make sure everything is okay. Petcube Bites 2 Lite also has the same alert feature, but it requires an additional subscription fee of $5.99/month.
#5 Treat tosser features
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Both Petcube Bites 2 Lite and Furbo 360 are equipped with treat tosser feature that lets you remotely dispense treats to your pets. One key difference is that the Furbo 360 has a "slingshot" chamber while the Petcube Bites 2 Lite has a spinning flipper that sweeps out treats with much less reliability & accuracy.
When about to dispense a treat, Furbo 360 plays a squeaky toy sound that alerts the dogs of the incoming treats. The Snack Call feature even lets you record custom audio, such as your voice, to play before tossing a treat. This is much more preferable rather than the mechanical noise that the Petcube Bites 2 Lite emits when dispensing treats as such loud noise may frighten or even scare away your pets.
The Furbo 360 seems to be offering a more reliable treat tosser feature, but it actually has a limited treat capacity compared to Petcube Bites 2 Lite. It approximately can hold only up to 100 pieces of treats (depending on the size). Meanwhile, the Petcube Bites 2 Lite's built-in treat dispenser can hold up to 1.5 lbs of treats. This way, you don't have to refill it as often.
#6 Connectivity
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Both Petcube Bites 2 Lite and Furbo 360 can connect to 2.4 GHz WiFi networks and support Amazon Alexa voice assistant to control the devices with simple voice commands.
Both pet cameras also allow multiple devices to share the same account, letting your family members or friends gain access to see and control the camera. However, Petcube Bites 2 Lite offers an additional sharing capability that allows you to share access to your Petcube Camera with people on different accounts, eliminating the need to share your login credentials.
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Final Thoughts
Petcube Bites 2 Lite vs Furbo 360
Both cameras are great for keeping an eye on your pet when you're away, but choosing the right one really depends on your needs and preferences.
If you're looking for a more affordable option with a larger treat capacity, Petcube Bites 2 Lite is a better option. If you're looking for a more advanced 360-degree color night vision camera with reliable treat tosser and free bark alerts, Furbo 360 might be the ideal choice, especially for those who are willing to pay extra.
If you like to read more about Pet Cameras, check out our other relevant guides here:
Best Pet Cameras of 2023 You DON’T Want to Miss
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