Head to head

PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 vs Neakasa M1 Plus Lite: which should you choose?

A side-by-side comparison of the two automatic litter boxes using our catalogue's rating criteria, one value at a time. Scores are relative to all the models we have reviewed.

PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2, studio packshot

PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2

8.1/10
Overall score

Main drawbackUnit weight makes regular carrying a consideration

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Neakasa M1 Plus Lite, studio product shot

Neakasa M1 Plus Lite

8.5/10
Overall score

Main drawbackHigh entrance poorly suited to older or stiff cats

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Our verdict based on your priorities

  • Priority: “Waste bin capacity”Neakasa M1 Plus Lite 8.9 / 10 vs 7.8
  • Priority: “Unit weight”Neakasa M1 Plus Lite 8.3 / 10 vs 7.5
  • Priority: “Equipment”PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 8.9 / 10 vs 8.3

Criterion by criterion

Comparison of PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 and Neakasa M1 Plus Lite by criterion
Criterion PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 Neakasa M1 Plus Lite
Waste bin capacity 7.8 8.9 advantage
Unit weight 7.5 8.3 advantage
Equipment 8.9 advantage 8.3

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 pick a winner would imply more precision than we can offer.

Side-by-side specifications

Specifications for PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 and Neakasa M1 Plus Lite
SpecificationPETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2Neakasa M1 Plus Lite
Minimum cat weight1,5 kgNot specified
Maximum cat weight10 kg15 kg
Litter tray capacityNot provided7,17 L
Waste bin capacity8 L11,23 L
Width65,7 cmNot provided
Depth53,8 cmNot provided
Height60,3 cmNot provided
Entry threshold heightNot provided35,2 cm
Unit weight11 kg10,35 kg
Tray typeEnclosedOpen
Cat monitoringVisit counterMulti-cat identification
Safety featuresPresence detectionInfrared sensor, Weight sensor

Figures published by manufacturers and retailers, as recorded in our analyses. “Not provided” means the figure could not be verified.

Which is right for you?

PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2

Leads on 1 criterion out of 3 compared

  • Equipment: 8.9/10 vs 8.3/10
  • Tray type: Enclosed
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Neakasa M1 Plus Lite

Leads on 2 criteria out of 3 compared

  • Waste bin capacity: 8.9/10 vs 7.8/10 (11,23 L vs 8 L)
  • Unit weight: 8.3/10 vs 7.5/10 (10,35 kg vs 11 kg)
  • For which animal?: Cat
  • Tray type: Open
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Frequently asked questions

Which is rated higher, PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 or Neakasa M1 Plus Lite?

They're neck and neck: 8.1/10 for PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2, 8.5/10 for Neakasa M1 Plus Lite. A gap of less than half a point does not count as an advantage.

Which wins on “Waste bin capacity”?

Neakasa M1 Plus Lite wins on “Waste bin capacity”: 8.9/10 compared with 7.8/10 for PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2. Recorded values: 11,23 L versus 8 L.

Which wins on “Unit weight”?

Neakasa M1 Plus Lite wins on “Unit weight”: 8.3/10 compared with 7.5/10 for PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2. Recorded values: 10,35 kg versus 11 kg.

Which wins on “Equipment”?

PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2 wins on “Equipment”: 8.9/10 compared with 8.3/10 for Neakasa M1 Plus Lite.

What's the difference in tray type between the two?

PETKIT Purobot Max Pro 2: Enclosed. Neakasa M1 Plus Lite: Open.

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