Petof
Automatic F14 - L Check price on Amazon

Automatic Cat Feeder, 3L Cat Food Dispenser Battery-Operated with 180-Day Battery Life, Timed Pet Feeder for Cats and Dogs, Desiccant Bag, Programmable Portion Control, 10s Voice Recorder Review

By Dr. Lena Ortiz · Canine wellness writer · Published 2026-05-13 · Updated 2026-07-07

4.1 (317) Amazon rating$29.9950+ bought last month

Our verdict

The Sarpaws F14-L is a battery-only sibling to the FW1, offering the same locking lid, desiccant box, and portion control with a 180-day battery life, though its smaller review base means a thinner track record.

Check price on Amazon

Best for

Cat owners who want a fully cordless automatic feeder with a long-lasting battery and a locking, fresh-keeping lid.

Skip if

Skip if you want a wired backup option, since this model runs on battery power only, or if you prefer a feeder with a longer review history.

  • Breed size Small
  • Priced 36% below the category median ($46.99 across 51 tracked models)

Our scorecard

4.1/5 overall
  • Owner rating4.1/5

    4.1 average across 317 owner ratings

  • Popularity2.7/5

    317 owner reviews, more than most models here

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 F14-L shares its core design with Sarpaws' FW1 feeder, the same 3 liter capacity, locking lid, desiccant box, and 10 second voice recorder, but it is built to run on battery power only, rated for up to 180 days per charge. It is programmable for scheduled meals with adjustable portion control and includes a power outage backup.

Built from plastic and stainless steel and measuring 11.5 by 11.5 by 7 inches, it is sized the same as its wired sibling. Care instructions call for hand washing only.

At $29.99, it is the least expensive feeder in this roundup, with a 4.1 star rating from 317 reviews and about 50 units bought in the past month, a smaller sample size than most of the other picks here, and the listing shows only 5 left in stock at time of writing.

Pros

  • 180-day battery life means fewer battery changes
  • Locking lid and desiccant box combination keeps food fresh
  • Adjustable portion control with power outage backup
  • Lowest price in this roundup at $29.99
  • 10 second voice recorder for a custom feeding call

Cons

  • Battery only, no wired power option like the similar FW1 model
  • Smaller review base of 317 ratings and lighter recent demand than other picks here
  • Hand wash only cleaning

Specifications

Breed size
Small

Performance notes

Capacity is 3 liters, dimensions are 11.5 by 11.5 by 7 inches, and the build is plastic and stainless steel. It runs on battery power rated for up to 180 days per charge.

What buyers say

A 4.1 star rating from 317 reviews is a smaller sample than most other feeders in this roundup, and with about 50 units bought in the past month, recent demand looks lighter too.

Check price on Amazon

More from Automatic

Similar dog and cat food, health, gear and grooming to consider

Frequently asked questions

How long does the battery last on the F14-L?

It is rated for up to 180 days of battery life per charge, so you will not need to swap batteries often.

Can it run on a power cord instead of batteries?

No, this model is battery-operated only. Sarpaws' similar FW1 model offers wire or battery power if you want a wired option.

How fresh does the desiccant box keep the food?

The locking lid paired with the desiccant box is designed to keep kibble dry and pests out, though exact freshness duration is not specified beyond that combination.

cat food buying guide  ·  All Cat Automatic Feeders

Check price on Amazon