# Neakasa M1 Open-Top

- Source: https://stierproducts.com/products/neakasa-m1-open-top
- Category board: https://stierproducts.com/categories/self-cleaning-litter-boxes
- Placement: #4 of 11 in Self-Cleaning Litter Boxes, C tier
- Brand: Neakasa
- LP on this board: 462
- Last researched: 2026-08-19T07:40:55.942Z
- Method: https://stierproducts.com/methodology
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## Verdict

Its open-top design eliminates the need for a cover, reducing maintenance time. Neakasa’s modular parts are inexpensive to replace and the unit is rated for up to 5 years of use with minimal firmware updates.

## For

- Open-top eliminates cover
- Very affordable
- Easy setup
- Best for large cats
- Roomy interior

## Against

- Limited automatic cleaning cycle
- Requires manual scooping occasionally
- Limited waste capacity

## Flagged as one to avoid

This product entered 1 of 6 runs as one buyers cross-shop but should not buy, rather than as a pick. It is published here rather than dropped.

## Evidence

Consolidated from 58 cited sources across 45 outlets

| Outlet | Said by | Stance | Link | Link status |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| r/neakasa | u/e80975a | C | https://www.reddit.com/r/neakasa/comments/1qw795q/honest_review_of_neakasa_m1_cat_litter_after_8/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Lloyd Eisenberg | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/876258337362610/posts/1311239093864530/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Cats.com | Cats.com | C | https://cats.com/neakasa-m1-self-cleaning-cat-litter-box-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Auto Litter Box | James Carter \u2013 Editor | C | https://autolitterbox.co.uk/neakasa-m1-open-top-review-uk/ | fetched and confirmed |
| 🐱 Tired of scooping the litter box every day? | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/IHeartCatscom/videos/-tired-of-scooping-the-litter-box-every-daywe-recently-tested-the-neakasa-m1-plu/1542364664152147/ | fetched and confirmed |
| SmartPickers.blog | Matthew Wilson | C | https://smartpickers.blog/2026/07/05/litter-robot-4-vs-neakasa-m1/ | fetched and confirmed |
| TechnoMEOW | technomeow.com | B | https://technomeow.com/neakasa-m1-lite-review-open-top-litter-box/ | fetched and confirmed |
| iHeartCats.com | Kelli Brinegar | B | https://iheartcats.com/neakasa-m1-plus-review/?srsltid=AfmBOoreRqhEM0anG20sfRakDIlpAtPAA6yTkStfqoE3dtO_4wnYHSYc | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/p/DPd9U5fkeqX/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Hepper | articles.hepper.com | B | https://articles.hepper.com/neakasa-m1-litter-box-review/ | fetched and confirmed |
| The Callie Cat | The Callie Cat | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1yDiXSLOII | fetched and confirmed |
| 🐱 Tired of scooping the litter box every day? | - | B | https://www.facebook.com/IHeartCatscom/posts/-tired-of-scooping-the-litter-box-every-daywe-recently-tested-the-neakasa-m1-plu/1560399935447915/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Auto Litter Box | James Carter \u2013 Editor | C | https://autolitterbox.co.uk/petkit-pura-max-2-vs-neakasa-m1/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Forbes | Lindsay Boyers | B | https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbes-personal-shopper/article/best-automatic-litter-boxes/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Catpip | Anna Sved | C | https://catpip.com/blogs/guides/safest-automatic-litter-boxes | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Alexander Mikhailov | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/876258337362610/posts/1423829782605460/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Facebook | Georgia Kolias | B | https://www.facebook.com/groups/876258337362610/posts/1368940971427675/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DS4bXsxkZE9/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DN1YwJ8VKjG/?hl=en | fetched and confirmed |
| Almontecats | Leocadia Almonte | B | https://almontecats.com/automatic-litter-box/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DZ7ieRbBcN9/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Catmax | catmax.com.au | C | https://catmax.com.au/best-cat-litter-boxes-in-2026-tested-reviewed/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Instagram | - | B | https://www.instagram.com/reel/DW8hSLYCUdF/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Animalreviewengine | animalreviewengine.com | B | https://animalreviewengine.com/reviews/origin-neakasa-m1-large-low-noise-odor-eliminator-app-control-intelligent-electric-self-cleaning-smart-automatic-cat-litter-box-review | fetched and confirmed |
| Mark's Tech Vlogs | Mark's Tech Vlogs | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcWaGIVXdw | fetched and confirmed |
| Agnes The Tuxedo | Agnes The Tuxedo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h5xTJPRnCP0 | fetched and confirmed |
| One Man Five Cats | One Man Five Cats | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NnxRTXZhGZo | fetched and confirmed |
| Matt's Robotics & Pet Products | Matt's Robotics & Pet Products | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dB0QGKrvYJI | fetched and confirmed |
| Nate Sherriff | Nate Sherriff | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hnfapuVRSKw | fetched and confirmed |
| DOUG and NIKI | DOUG and NIKI | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f1eGvv-PhV8 | fetched and confirmed |
| Alder & Jade Reviews | Alder & Jade Reviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jD0H33dvh8g | fetched and confirmed |
| DavidWhyReviews | DavidWhyReviews | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lD77GUm4WqI | fetched and confirmed |
| Mama Whimsi Reviews | Mama Whimsi Reviews | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPJap0jwZw4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Reviews From Jonathan | Reviews From Jonathan | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oyNM28vRetk | fetched and confirmed |
| Agnes The Tuxedo | Agnes The Tuxedo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YRERttzdjK0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Jose's Extreme DIY | Jose's Extreme DIY | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3xH83nAqYM | fetched and confirmed |
| Ask A Vet Tech! | Ask A Vet Tech! | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=USGJmOk01oA | fetched and confirmed |
| Agnes The Tuxedo | Agnes The Tuxedo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pym6GAPr8Wc | fetched and confirmed |
| TyJenLA | TyJenLA | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5si55o6b7E0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Destiny Diamond | Destiny Diamond | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvFnTp7Fre4 | fetched and confirmed |
| Petopedia | Petopedia | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mE9o3S1WQe0 | fetched and confirmed |
| CatCrazy | CatCrazy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IgYlwJh2oLI | fetched and confirmed |
| Tested By A Cat | Tested By A Cat | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xOA4S3gREM8 | fetched and confirmed |
| My Smart Pet Gear | My Smart Pet Gear | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xiPpyrrNQFY | fetched and confirmed |
| Compariffy | Compariffy | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKdSNxqkFQI | fetched and confirmed |
| The Plant's Meow | The Plant's Meow | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ClQBWfvrvg | fetched and confirmed |
| Agnes The Tuxedo | Agnes The Tuxedo | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P2qJ2PiW_Kk | fetched and confirmed |
| Petsacular | Petsacular | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFxxs0jctHE | fetched and confirmed |
| Wizard Review | Wizard Review | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghZSFpi7BEY | fetched and confirmed |
| Product Reviews For Everyday | Product Reviews For Everyday | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xkKD-VgbD9s | fetched and confirmed |
| A-Z tech | A-Z tech | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9-Xpb-1qeIU | fetched and confirmed |
| PetPalPicks | PetPalPicks | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T8UGW5IVjA | fetched and confirmed |
| Classic Deals | Classic Deals | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR6EXfvCRUE | fetched and confirmed |
| Petsacular | Petsacular | C | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=53EFIFdZdIs | fetched and confirmed |
| Yuliana Oleynik | Yuliana Oleynik | B | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mxIxBilyAO0 | fetched and confirmed |
| Mark's Tech Vlogs | SyncroNellie | D | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ivcWaGIVXdw#comments | fetched and confirmed |
| Wholesale&OEM Smart Pet Products Manufacturer | szpetrust.com | B | https://szpetrust.com/meowant-vs-neakasa/ | fetched and confirmed |
| Raymond Strazdas | Raymond Strazdas | - | https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VXpsb9GQzJA | fetched and confirmed |

## Nearest alternatives on this board

| Rank | Product | Tier | Page |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 1 | Litter-Robot 5 Pro | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/litter-robot-5-pro |
| 2 | Litter-Robot 4 | S | https://stierproducts.com/products/litter-robot-4 |
| 3 | PetKit Purobot Max Pro 2 | A | https://stierproducts.com/products/petkit-purobot-max-pro-2 |
| 5 | PetKit PuraMax Self-Cleaning Litter Box | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/petkit-puramax-self-cleaning-litter-box |
| 6 | PetSafe ScoopFree Crystal | C | https://stierproducts.com/products/petsafe-scoopfree-crystal |
| 7 | Litter-Robot 5 | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/litter-robot-5 |
| 8 | PetZone Smart Scoop | D | https://stierproducts.com/products/petzone-smart-scoop |
| 9 | PetSafe Smart Covered Self-Cleaning Litter Box | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/petsafe-smart-covered-self-cleaning-litter-box |
| 10 | HHOLOVE Litter-Robot | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/hholove-litter-robot |
| 11 | PetSmart Litter-Robot 5 | F | https://stierproducts.com/products/petsmart-litter-robot-5 |

The full board is at https://stierproducts.com/categories/self-cleaning-litter-boxes.

## What this tier means

- C: Fair. Acceptable in the right situation, outclassed at its price.

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## Image

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