Corner Cat XXL vs Big Cat Tower: Which Fits Your Space?
By Cat Tree King | Published: 2026-10-13
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Corner Cat XXL and Big Cat Tower on footprint, stability, and features to pick the right large cat tree for your room and your cat.
Quick answer
Choose the Corner Cat XXL if you want to reclaim a dead corner and prefer a lower, wall-adjacent footprint with a hideaway. Choose the Big Cat Tower if you have open floor space and want a floor-to-ceiling tower with the thickest sisal poles and two large hammocks. Both are built for large cats, but they solve different room problems.
Footprint and placement: corner vs open floor
The Corner Cat XXL is designed to slide into a corner, using space that often goes unused. It has a mega-sized lounge area, two 18-inch hammocks, and a generous hideaway, so it packs a lot of cat furniture into a compact footprint. The Big Cat Tower, by contrast, is a floor-to-ceiling tower that needs open floor space but uses vertical height instead of width. If your room has a vacant corner, the Corner Cat XXL is the more efficient choice. If you have a clear wall or open area and want a dramatic vertical climb, the Big Cat Tower is the better fit.
Stability and materials: what keeps big cats secure
The Big Cat Tower uses 8-inch thick sisal poles, which are the thickest in this comparison. The Corner Cat XXL uses 5-inch thick sisal poles. Thicker poles generally mean more stability and a sturdier scratching surface for large cats that launch themselves upward. Both trees are designed for large cats, but the Big Cat Tower's extra pole thickness gives it an edge in sheer sturdiness. The Corner Cat XXL compensates with a corner placement that can be anchored to two walls for added security. If your cat is a vigorous climber, the Big Cat Tower's build may feel more reassuring.
Relaxation spots: hammocks, lounges, and hideaways
The Big Cat Tower includes two 18-inch large luxury hammocks and two large lying areas of 22 inches by 22 inches. The Corner Cat XXL also has two 18-inch hammocks, plus a mega-sized lounge area and a generous hideaway. The key difference is the hideaway: the Corner Cat XXL gives your cat a private cubby, which the Big Cat Tower does not list. If your cat likes to burrow and hide, the Corner Cat XXL has the advantage. If your cat prefers open perches and hammocks, both trees deliver, but the Big Cat Tower's two 22x22-inch lying areas are exceptionally generous.
Maintenance and replacement parts
Both trees use sisal poles that will eventually wear. The Corner Cat XXL's lounge area can be replaced with a compatible part, such as the Trapezium top bed dark grey (Corner Cat XXL) without cushion, which is a direct replacement for the Corner Cat XXL lounge. This makes long-term upkeep straightforward. The Big Cat Tower's parts are not listed as replaceable in the same way, so if a specific component wears out, you may need to contact the manufacturer. If you want a tree you can easily refresh over time, the Corner Cat XXL has a clear advantage.
Trade-offs at a glance
- Space efficiency: Corner Cat XXL uses a corner and has a smaller footprint; Big Cat Tower needs open floor space but uses vertical height. Pick the Corner Cat XXL if floor space is tight; pick the Big Cat Tower if you have a clear wall or open area.
- Stability and scratching: Big Cat Tower has 8-inch sisal poles; Corner Cat XXL has 5-inch poles. Thicker poles mean more stability and durability. For the most vigorous climbers, the Big Cat Tower's thicker poles are a plus.
- Features: Both have two 18-inch hammocks. Corner Cat XXL adds a hideaway; Big Cat Tower has two 22x22-inch lying areas. Choose based on whether your cat prefers a private cubby or expansive open perches.
- Maintenance: Corner Cat XXL has a replaceable lounge area (Trapezium top bed); Big Cat Tower parts are not listed as replaceable. If you want easy long-term upkeep, the Corner Cat XXL is more flexible.
Key product facts
- Big Cat Tower Blackline Dark Grey: The Big Cat Tower is a sturdy floor-to-ceiling cat tree with 8-inch thick sisal poles, two 18-inch large luxury hammocks, and two large lying areas of 22 inches by 22 inches. Suitable for large cats and delivered tailor-made. The thickest sisal poles and generous lying areas make it a top choice for very large cats and vigorous climbers, but it requires open floor space.
- Corner Cat XXL Beige: The Corner Cat XXL Beige is a corner cat tree with 5-inch thick sisal poles, a mega-sized lounge area, two 18-inch hammocks, and a generous hideaway. Its corner design saves floor space and the hideaway adds privacy, but the poles are thinner than the Big Cat Tower's.
- Trapezium top bed dark grey (Corner Cat XXL) without cushion: The Trapezium top bed dark grey (Corner Cat XXL) without cushion is a replacement lounge area for the Corner Cat XXL, measuring 24 inches by 20 inches and approximately 5 inches high, with 3 screw holes. This part lets you replace a worn Corner Cat XXL lounge, extending the life of the tree.
Which should you choose?
Best for
- Homes with an unused corner that need a space-saving large cat tree
- Cats that like a private hideaway and a mega-sized lounge
- Owners who want replaceable parts for easy maintenance
Not for
- Open rooms with no suitable corner
- Cats that prefer very thick 8-inch sisal poles for extreme climbing
