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PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount)

A sourced, side-by-side comparison. PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door is cheaper at $349.99. Every spec and price links to its source.

Which is better: the PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door or High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount)?

On the specs we track, they're closely matched. The PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door is the cheaper at $349.99.

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Spec PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount)
US price $349.99 $474.99
BrandPetSafeHigh Tech Pet
Released
Activation type Pet Door Key (collar tag) on both sizes, or microchip (Medium size only; reads FDX-B/15-digit, FDX-A/10-digit, AVID H, and AVID Encrypted formats) Ultrasonic pet-worn collar key (waterproof MS-5 transmitter) with directional sensing that responds only to direct approach — not microchip
Flap opening Medium 7.1 in W x 7.8 in H; Large 11.9 in W x 16.1 in H 12.25 in W x 16 in H
Door wall thickness Non-metal doors up to 2 1/4 in thick; metal doors up to 1 3/4 in with adaptor; multi-pane glass up to 1 3/4 in (Medium only)
Battery type Medium: 4 x C-cell alkaline; Large: 4 x D-cell alkaline (or optional SmartDoor Power Adaptor, sold separately) AC adapter (110V) standard; optional rechargeable battery backup available as an add-on
Locking modes Remote lock/unlock via My PetSafe app, multi-point locking mechanism, individual per-pet schedules 4 settings: full access, in-only, out-only, closed & locked
Pets supported max 1
Weatherproofing Dynamic weather sealing "100% airtight" wind/weatherproof seal rated for hurricane-force winds
Curfew timer Yes No

Sources — PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door: petsafe.com (verified 2026-08-05). High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount): hitecpet.com (verified 2026-08-05).

What's the difference between the PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door and High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount)?

Where the two actually differ on the specs we track (6 of 8). Matching specs are omitted.

  • Activation type: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Pet Door Key (collar tag) on both sizes, or microchip (Medium size only; reads FDX-B/15-digit, FDX-A/10-digit, AVID H, and AVID Encrypted formats) vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount) Ultrasonic pet-worn collar key (waterproof MS-5 transmitter) with directional sensing that responds only to direct approach — not microchip
  • Flap opening: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Medium 7.1 in W x 7.8 in H; Large 11.9 in W x 16.1 in H vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount) 12.25 in W x 16 in H
  • Battery type: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Medium: 4 x C-cell alkaline; Large: 4 x D-cell alkaline (or optional SmartDoor Power Adaptor, sold separately) vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount) AC adapter (110V) standard; optional rechargeable battery backup available as an add-on
  • Locking modes: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Remote lock/unlock via My PetSafe app, multi-point locking mechanism, individual per-pet schedules vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount) 4 settings: full access, in-only, out-only, closed & locked
  • Weatherproofing: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door Dynamic weather sealing vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount) "100% airtight" wind/weatherproof seal rated for hurricane-force winds
  • Curfew timer: PetSafe SmartDoor Connected Electronic Pet Door true vs High Tech Pet Power Pet PX-2 Large Automatic Pet Door (Standard Door Mount) false

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