Neakasa M1 Plus vs Neakasa M1 Lite Plus
Both makers say their sensor detects cats from 2.2 lb, so the kitten threshold does not separate them. The Neakasa M1 Lite Plus lists for about $51 less on its maker's store. Every other published figure for both is in the table, with the rows where they differ tinted.
NeakasaM1 PlusOpen-top
Neakasa
Neakasa M1 Plus
Automate from ~2.2 lb / ~3 monthsAnti-pinch protectionSafety notice
~$380
Neakasa's current M1 keeps the open top that made the original popular with owners of big cats, and rates it for cats from 2.2 to about 33 lb.
Best for: Maine Coons and other large cats, or cats that avoid covered boxes
- 1 cat
- ~16
- days
- 2 cats
- ~8
- days
- 3 cats
- ~5
- days
NeakasaM1 Lite PlusOpen-top
Neakasa
Neakasa M1 Lite Plus
Automate from ~2.2 lb / ~3 monthsAnti-pinch protectionSafety notice
~$329
About $50 under the M1 Plus, the Lite Plus keeps the open top, the 11.23-litre bin and the 2.2-to-33 lb rating.
Best for: Large cats in a home that wants the M1 design for less
- 1 cat
- ~16
- days
- 2 cats
- ~8
- days
- 3 cats
- ~5
- days
| Specification | Neakasa M1 Plus | Neakasa M1 Lite Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Approx. price | ~$380 | ~$329 |
| Type | Open-top | Open-top |
| Kitten gate | Automate from ~2.2 lb / ~3 months | Automate from ~2.2 lb / ~3 months |
| Min. detection weight | 2.2 lb | 2.2 lb |
| Max. cat weight | 33 lb | 33 lb |
| Big-cat fit | Rated for large breeds (to 33 lb) | Rated for large breeds (to 33 lb) |
| Entry step | 13.86 in off the floor | 13.86 in off the floor |
| Footprint | 22.83 × 19.69 in × 26.83 in tall | not published |
| Drawer volume | 11.23 L | 11.23 L |
| Days between emptying | ~16 / 8 / 5 days for 1 / 2 / 3 cats | ~16 / 8 / 5 days for 1 / 2 / 3 cats |
| Maker's drawer claim | Up to 14 days, one cat | Up to 14 days, one cat |
| Litter system | Clumping litter | Clumping litter |
| Litters listed | clumping clay | clumping clay |
| Litters to avoid | non-clumping, paper, pellets | non-clumping, paper, pellets |
| Weight sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Anti-pinch protection | Stated by the maker | Stated by the maker |
| Infrared / radar | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | No | No |
| Noise | 50 dB (maker's rating) | not published |
| Wi-Fi app | Yes | Yes |
| Running cost | No required consumable | No required consumable |
| Bags / liners | Neakasa pull-and-wrap bags (from $19.99 for 2 rolls) | Neakasa pull-and-wrap bags |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
| First listed | 2024 | 2025 |
Neakasa M1 Plus: what it gives up
- Rated at up to 50 dB, the loudest published figure among the boxes that give one
- Clay and mineral litters only; wood pellets and paper jam it
- Neakasa's own sealing bags cost extra
- Open design lets litter scatter over the rim
Neakasa M1 Lite Plus: what it gives up
- No published external dimensions or noise figure
- Passive odour control only, without the Plus's air circulation
- Clay and mineral litter only
Full pages: Neakasa M1 Plus · Neakasa M1 Lite Plus