Owners who want a fully cordless fountain they can place anywhere in the house, away from an outlet, and don't mind recharging it occasionally.
Skip if
You'd rather never think about charging a battery, or you need the biggest possible reservoir for a large multi-cat household.
Breed size Small
Weight 1 Kilograms
Priced 32% above the category median ($24.99 across 43 tracked models)
Our scorecard
4.3/5overall
Owner rating4.3/5
4.3 average across 1,300 owner ratings
Popularity2.7/5
1,300 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 FN-W17 is a stainless steel fountain built around a 4000mAh rechargeable battery, so it can sit on a shelf, in a bathroom, or anywhere else without a cord trailing to an outlet. At 3.2 liters (108oz) it holds more water than most fountains in this price range, which helps stretch the time between refills.
On the feature side, it includes a visible filter window so you can check filter condition without taking the unit apart, three working modes to adjust water flow, and dishwasher-safe parts for easier cleanup. It weighs about 1 kilogram and measures roughly 8.6 by 8.5 by 6.7 inches.
At $33.08 it sits in the mid-range for cordless fountains, and its 4.3-star rating from around 1,300 reviews suggests owners are generally happy with how it performs day to day.
Pros
Fully cordless design with a 4000mAh battery, so it can go anywhere in the house
Large 3.2L (108oz) capacity means fewer refills, useful for multi-cat homes
Visible filter window lets you check filter condition without disassembly
Dishwasher-safe stainless steel parts for easier cleaning
Three working modes let you tune the water flow to your cat's preference
Cons
Battery models need periodic recharging, an extra step corded fountains skip
Review base of around 1,300 is smaller than some long-established category leaders
Specifications
Breed size
Small
Weight
1 Kilograms
Performance notes
Built from stainless steel with a 4000mAh lithium-ion battery running at 5V DC. The design includes a sensor and three selectable flow modes, a visible filter window, and dishwasher-safe components. It measures about 8.58 by 8.46 by 6.69 inches and weighs roughly 1 kilogram (2.2 lb).
What buyers say
With a 4.3-star average from roughly 1,300 ratings, buyers are largely satisfied, though the review count is smaller than some established competitors in this silo, so it's still building a longer track record.
No, it runs on a rechargeable 4000mAh lithium-ion battery, so it can sit anywhere without an outlet nearby. You'll need to recharge it periodically based on usage and the flow mode selected.
Is the FN-W17 dishwasher safe?
Yes, per the manufacturer's specs the stainless steel components are dishwasher safe, which simplifies the regular cleaning a circulating fountain needs.
How much water does it hold?
The fountain has a 3.2 liter (108 oz) capacity, which is on the larger end for cat fountains and can help stretch refills in a multi-cat household.
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