Head to head

Neakasa M1 Plus or PETKIT Purobot Ultra: which should you choose?

A side-by-side comparison of the two automatic litter boxes across our catalogue's rating criteria. Scores are relative to all the models we have reviewed.

Neakasa M1 Plus, packshot studio

Neakasa M1 Plus

8.9/10
Overall score

Main drawbackHigh entrance is the main buying concern for stiff cats

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PETKIT Purobot Ultra, studio product shot

PETKIT Purobot Ultra

8/10
Overall score

Main drawbackSubstantial weight makes repositioning for cleanup difficult.

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Our verdict based on your priorities

  • Priority: “Waste bin capacity”Neakasa M1 Plus 8.9 / 10 vs 8.2
  • Priority: “Unit weight”Neakasa M1 Plus 8.3 / 10 vs 6.8
  • Priority: “Equipment”Neakasa M1 Plus 9.4 / 10 vs 8.9

Criterion by criterion

Comparison of Neakasa M1 Plus and PETKIT Purobot Ultra by criterion
Criterion Neakasa M1 Plus PETKIT Purobot Ultra
Waste bin capacity 8.9 advantage 8.2
Unit weight 8.3 advantage 6.8
Equipment 9.4 advantage 8.9

A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage: our scores are relative to the catalogue, and using such small differences to rank models would imply more precision than we can offer.

Side-by-side specifications

Specifications for Neakasa M1 Plus and PETKIT Purobot Ultra
SpecificationNeakasa M1 PlusPETKIT Purobot Ultra
Minimum cat weightNot provided1,5 kg
Maximum cat weight15 kg10 kg
Litter tray capacity7,17 LNot provided
Waste bin capacity11,23 L10 L
WidthNot provided53,2 cm
DepthNot provided81,8 cm
HeightNot provided61,2 cm
Entry threshold height35,2 cm26,5 cm
Unit weight10,35 kg14,6 kg
For which animal?CatCat
Cat monitoringVisit counterVisit counter
Safety featuresPresence detectionPresence detection
Waste managementRemovable waste binAutomatic waste bagging
Odour control systemAirtight waste compartmentAirtight waste compartment
Maintenance and removable partsDetachable globeDetachable globe

Values published by manufacturers and retailers, collected for our analyses. “Not provided” means the value could not be verified.

Which is right for you?

Neakasa M1 Plus

Leads on 3 criteria out of 3 compared

  • Unit weight: 8.3/10 vs 6.8/10 (10,35 kg vs 14,6 kg)
  • Waste bin capacity: 8.9/10 vs 8.2/10 (11,23 L vs 10 L)
  • Equipment: 9.4/10 vs 8.9/10
  • Litter box type: Open
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PETKIT Purobot Ultra

Leads on 0 criterion out of 3 compared

  • No numerical specification sets it apart in this comparison.
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Frequently asked questions

Which is rated higher, Neakasa M1 Plus or PETKIT Purobot Ultra?

Neakasa M1 Plus scores 8.9/10, compared with 8/10 for PETKIT Purobot Ultra, using the same scoring criteria.

Which wins on “Unit weight”?

Neakasa M1 Plus wins on “Unit weight”: 8.3/10 compared with 6.8/10 for PETKIT Purobot Ultra. Recorded values: 10,35 kg versus 14,6 kg.

Which wins on “Waste bin capacity”?

Neakasa M1 Plus wins on “Waste bin capacity”: 8.9/10 compared with 8.2/10 for PETKIT Purobot Ultra. Recorded values: 11,23 L versus 10 L.

Which wins on “Equipment”?

Neakasa M1 Plus wins on “Equipment”: 9.4/10 compared with 8.9/10 for PETKIT Purobot Ultra.

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