Neakasa M9 Open-View Cat Litter Box – Automatic & Self-Cleaning
By Arina Nikoliukina · Reviewed · Updated · Prices and recalls checked 10/14/2026
9OF 10
Excellent
- Cat weight
- 4.4 lb min
- Cats (max)
- not listed by Neakasa
- Type
- Open-top
- App required
- No
- Subscription
- No subscription
- First-year cost
- $460
Real cost, first year
10/14/2026| Device | $459.99 | $459.99 sale / $549.99 list |
|---|---|---|
| Shipping | $0 | free to the contiguous US per the vendor page |
| Plan (12 months) | $0 | no plan needed |
| Consumables (12 months) | $0 | |
| First-year cost | $460 | plus sales tax — varies by state |
| Each year after | $0 | plan and consumables at the vendor's intervals |
Category median first-year cost in our database: $404.
Specs and sources
Checked 10/09/2026 · source under each valueSize & pets
Manual on cat sizeVendor FAQ: 'Kittens weighing less than 2 kg (4.4 lbs), measuring less than 25 cm (9.8 in) in length, or under 4 months old must use the kitten protective accessory.' 'Does M9 cat litter box have a weight limit? M9's open-view, spacious design is suitable for cats of a wide range of sizes and weights.' — no upper number printed. Interior '96L OpenView Cabin' per IFA write-up (secondary source). Entry 26 cm / 10.2 in.neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Mechanism
Days between emptyings (claimed)'6 L waste bin holds approximately 7–10 days of waste for one cat, depending on usage'neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
LitterVendor: 'works best with uniform 2–4 mm bentonite clay litter or mineral litter'; 'CAN USE: Mineral Litter, Bentonite Litter. DO NOT USE: Crystal Litter, Tofu Litter, Mixed Litter.'neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Sensors (vendor wording)Vendor: 'Tilt-Safe Rotation ... Its safety approach is built into the structure itself, providing peace of mind without relying solely on sensors.' Sensor count not printed. Kitten Fence accessory required for kittens < 2 kg / < 25 cm / < 4 months (vendor).neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Power & connectivity
App & subscription
AppNeakasa (Neabot Tech Co Limited) — same app · App Store 2 (192 ratings) · Google Play 2.2 (654)apps.apple.com · 10/09/2026
Without a planVendor: 'Smart Control Yes, Android & iOS App'; 'use the manual cleaning mode for the first few days'; 'One-touch litter emptying'. Which functions are app-only is not printed; manual not available online (see not_found).neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Consumables
PureTower Filter (activated carbon + desiccant, 1 L, 737 g / 1.6 lb)1 included · every 90–180 days (vendor)vendor support page
Waste Drawer Linersroll of 16 pcs included · every 7–10 days (vendor)vendor support page
Litter Emptying Bags5 pcs includedvendor support page
Neakasa Mineral Cat Litter 8 kg / Cassava & Tofu blend$34.99 · 8 kg $34.99; tofu blend 2 x 2.7 kg $29.99neakasa.com · 10/09/2026
Safety & recalls
Buying
Warranty1 yr · extended: AIG accident protection add-on: 1 Year $29.99 / 2 Years $44.99 (struck $53.99) / 3 Years $59.99 (2026-10-09)neakasa.com · 10/14/2026
Supportsee neakasa-m1.jsonvendor support page
Brand page or manualRegulator database (CPSC)
Where to buy
Prices checked 10/14/2026neakasa.com · official$459.99 sale / $549.99 listchecked 10/14/2026
Prices as printed on the store page on the date shown, before sales tax; stock and bundles differ by store.
Compared with similar self-cleaning litter boxes
All 28 self-cleaning litter boxes →| Model | Score | Price | Subscription | 1st-year cost | Cat weight | Cats (max) | Warranty | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Neakasa M1 Lite Plus Open-Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $328.99 sale / $499.99 list | No subscription | $353 | 2.2–33 lb | 3 | 2 yrs | |
 Neakasa M1 Plus Open Top Self-Cleaning Cat Litter Box | 9.5/10 | $379.99 sale / $549.99 list | No subscription | $404 | 2.2–33 lb | 3 | 2 yrs | |
 Popur X5 Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9.25/10 | $339.98 | No subscription | $340 | not listed by Popur | not listed by Popur | 1 yr | See specs → |
 Neakasa M9 Open-View Cat Litter Box – Automatic & Self-Cleaning | 9/10 | $459.99 sale / $549.99 list | No subscription | $460 | 4.4 lb min | not listed by Neakasa | 1 yr | |
 PetSafe ScoopFree OpenSky Self-Cleaning Litter Box | 9/10 | $549.99 | No subscription | $570 | 3–33 lb | not listed by PetSafe | 1 yr |
What owners say
Checked 10/09/2026Owner reviewsToo few independent ratings
0owner reviews read
Not enough owner reviews read yet (0 read), so no Owner Complaint Index for this model: we publish it from 50 reviews.
- Neakasa.com10/09/2026 · 'This product has no reviews yet.'0 reviews
Mixed, or too few independent ratings to call. In our score this is 1.75 of 2 points. How we score
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