Cat Mate 2-Way-Locking Cat Flap (304) - Secure Lockable Door for Small to Medium Sized Cats, Easy to Install and Use, for Screen, UPVC and Wood, White Review

Our scorecard

The overall score is owner satisfaction weighted by how many reviews back it, so a high rating from few reviews counts for less. The bars below show where this model stands against the other dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming we track in this category on price, popularity and size. Context, not marks against it, and our read of the data, not a lab test.

Overview

["The Cat Mate 304 is a plastic-framed flap with a magnetic closure that helps the door swing shut quietly and stay closed against wind. It offers 2-way locking, so you can set it to allow free passage or lock it shut, though it lacks the finer in-only or out-only settings found on Cat Mate's higher-end models.", 'It is rated for doors with a maximum thickness of about 13 millimeters, which is thinner than many wood doors, making it a better fit for screens, UPVC panels, or thin interior doors. At 0.7 pounds, it is light and straightforward to mount with the included hardware.', 'Cat Mate backs this flap with a 3-year guarantee, which is longer than many competitors in this price range.']

Specifications

Breed size

Extra Small

Weight

0.7 Pounds

Performance notes

The magnetic closure is a passive design with no batteries, relying on magnets to pull the flap shut after your cat passes through. Because the maximum panel thickness is only about 13 millimeters, this model suits screen doors and thin panels better than solid wood doors.

What buyers say

With a 4.3 rating across roughly 4,600 reviews, most buyers report satisfaction, though the volume of reviews suggests a long track record on the market.