Face-off: Litter Robot 4 vs. M1 Neakasa!
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- čas přidán 30. 07. 2024
- WARNING! !! Gross Ahead! (Links Below)
In this ultimate litter box showdown, it's the Litter Robot 4 vs. the M1 Neakasa. Which litter box will 'paw'sitively dominate and claim the throne? Join me as we dig deep into both contenders to crown the Champ! This battle sifts through it all to find the purrfect choice for your feline friends. Don't miss out - hit play and let's find out which one earns the title!
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00:00 - Hello!
01:31 - VS | The Liner
04:23 - VS | Spot Cleaning
05:58 - VS | Liitter Area
10:23 - VS | Cleanliness
13:12 - VS | Deep Cleaning
18:09 - VS | Surprise Vote!
19:25 - VS | Final Verdict!
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It's amzon prime day and I'm getting M1 after watching this. 200 bucks off today baby
200 off! Might be my time to pick up another one too
I did the same! I grabbed 2😊
How much litter you guys use a month? My cats already used 40lbs in a couple weeks
How much was is on prime day?
I appreaciate the footage of the mess, always wanted to see how it looks after some days of use. I was sure it wouldnt stay clean and you proved my point so thank you. I was hesitating between those two robots and you helped me choose so again im very gratefull ❤
Glad it helped! If you have one or two cats, LR4 may stay cleaner longer. We have four, but we've always had two or three litter boxes running at the same time-and you see what we get, lol. The open design of the M1 versus the 360 dome just works better.
I emailed Neakasa for the stickers to put around the rubber lining for leaks, and asked when they were planning to make the upgrades you mentioned in your video to fix some of the issues, and surprisingly they told me they were planning to release a new version with these upgrades sometime in August, though that they did not have an exact release date yet. This kind of had me questioning whether or not I should return my Neakasa M1 that just got here (oh which by the way, they already send it with a pack of stickers now!), and wait to see what they upgraded in the new version. Although I've already had it foe 2 days and it's been working great so far with my 2 cats, so I might just keep it for now and wait until the new one goes on sale in the future.
Best review ever ! Thanks you for your hardwork sir. Chose my mind to m1
You helped me decide between these two! I appreciate the brutal honesty. Definitely going to be purchasing the M1 today for Prime Day!
That's awesome, hope you and yoru cats love it like we do!
Did you get it
Thanks for this video. I has been looking to buy one, but I was not fully convinced about the neakasa. Your video helped me on my decision. Thanks!
Glad it helped! I also have dealt with their customer service after purchase and so far so good! Plan to do another update soon and will include that
Great comparison video!
Thanks!
great video, thanks for all the details shared
Thank you for this video! I had bought 2 Neakasa during Amazon recent prime day. I have no experience with autimatic litter boxes. My daughter just bought litter robot 4 and i thought maybe it would be better since the Robot has been around forever. No way! Not after seeing one which has been in use. Yuck. I have used the Neakasa fir about a week with no mess like that and its really easy to wipe being open.
Thanks, need it so much right now
get it :)
We just got an Neakasa M1 after watching your review video and our cats love it too!
Totally agree about Litter Robot. I threw mine out because the cleaning was such a problem. I went back to a manual steel box. Much easier to keep clean.
Thanks for the video! I have had every litter robot since the first one. When they die I just bought a new one. Despite issues with it there were never any viable competitors. Meanwhile their prices go up and up. As you allude to what is so frustrating about Litter Robot are the fundamental issues that they carry over from generation to generation. They add all these bells and whistles without addressing the fundamental flaws. It actually looks like the 4 is harder to deep clean than the 3 and that is saying something! Additionally even after 4 generations the litter robot looks like something made in a guys basement. The build quality and fit and finish are really lacking especially at this price point. Thier competition at half the price is killing them in that category. After my second base on my LR3 died I had enough and boy was I blown away at how many competitors there are now. I refuse to pay the insane price of the LR4. I have done a lot of research and just picked up the M1 for $400 on prime day sale.
Thansk for watching! Yes. everything you mentioned was well said and accurate to my own experience. That's exactly it-I've used them since LR1 until now despite the flaws and frustrations because nothing else was better. The M1 is actually the very first alternative option that convinced me to switch!
i have 3 bengals and these robots always just look like the litter area is way too small. and i dont like that its still plastic with how expensive it is. the drum should be stainless steel so it doesnt absorb odors. they can still shape it the same and it can still spin.
Bengals are awesome cats! I would love it if it were a stainless steel drum, or how about a carbon fiber surface! It could have some type of removable liner to make it easier to clean. I would be the first to try that if they did.
Maybe you dont give it enough time to clump. Whats ur timer setting set to? Also it seems some has lil diarrhea lol which also plays a big role so it wont matter what litter you use, but definitely need to let it sit longer before cleaning mode. (Helps with poop marks)
I have had the M1 for about 3 weeks now with 3 cats. 2 of them heavily use it. One once in a while. It has been flawless. Like I can't believe how good it is. We are trying the Boxie litter because reviews say how good it is in robots not getting pissed through and sticking to the bottom. So far so good except it does seem to track out like crazy. Prime day had the M1 at 399. Bummed I missed it. I told my big cat if he would just reliably use it he could have his own. If it goes on sale again later this year I would buy another. I think it will almost fit in my van I need to take some serious measurements as it does it's cleaning cycle to see if maybe it would fit in the litter compartment we have. It might just be too tall. It is pretty cool to get a reminder to empty the waste bin and find 18lbs of clumps in there seeing it is working so well.
I was honestly surprised how well it worked too! And the open top is so nice and easy to clean. We use BoxiePro and also love PrettyKitty litter. I think the PrettyKitty tracked very little litter outside the box. I did find a small issue but spoke to Neakasa support, and it looks like they are aware and addressing it. I will do a video on that soon!
Great video. Non bias. I returned my LR4 because imo it was just horrible. Bought the M1, can't wait to try it
Thanks! I still use my LR4 too. I like having a few boxes running, especially if we are out for a while. But I will be purchasing another M1 or two, so the LR4 may end up being a backup. The open top design is much better for me and my cats, and it cleans the litter just as well as the LR. Time will tell how they hold up or how support is.
I don't know what's going on with the mess inside your LR4. That looks more like diarrhoea. There's no way it should be messy where it is.
It seems to me the litter robot requires more maintenance and cleaning than my stainless steel litterbox.Kind of defeats the purpose.
Depends on what the purpose is.
I have health issues and appreciate the robot scoops after every use, even on days where I need to crawl into bed right after work. The cleaning (mine never gets that gross!) can be scheduled when I'm feeling up to it. My cats have a regular box, but they choose to use the robot exclusively.
Also, one of my cats takes dust baths in the box. I'd prefer he do this in a clean box, and the robot ensures the box is always freshly scooped.
It does, but it's worth it to have a clean litter box after every use, so I don't have to see the mess and the cats walk into a clean box. Both LR4 and M1 are great; the open design of the M1 works better for me and is super easy to spot clean and even deep clean
I really want to get the Neakasa M1, but the only thing holding me back is that its open on top. Right now we just have a big tote container as the litter box in a hallway closet, and the closet is COVERED in dust from the litter. So I was considering the LR4 since its closed on top and would probably mitigate the dust going up and everywhere in the closet.
We use Dr. Elseys "Ultra" litter, as it clumps well for us and supposedly 99.9% dust free, but most cat litters advertise that and doesnt seem to be true in our case. Do you notice any dust in the surrounding area with the Neakasa M1? And what litter do you use?
I use Boxie Pro amzn.to/3Ska7R4
Maybe give PrettyLitter a try. We used that for a long time, and I think it has very little dust or tracking because it is silica gel crystals. It even monitors the cat's health by the color once they use it. Just be sure to get the clumping version.
@@OTFCR and what about any dust in the surrounding area after weeks of use of the M1? That's our biggest concern
@@wokowuku4583 I don't really have an issue with it. I think give the PrettyLitter a try with a really cheap regular open litter box to see what you think before getting the M1. PrettyLitter is a 99% dust-free litter
Whelp, I bought it lol. My LR4 currently needs to be deep cleaned and I HATE the nooks and crannies! Ugh! And the nasty little “fur” seal above the waste bin opening.
We have a cat with a sensitive tummy so having a larger litter area will help with not stepping on his poop.
We tried the Popur, but that one kept pushing the cat out of the box when it was trying to spread the litter out. A couple different times my cats tried to go behind the grate when it was smoothing out the litter. It does not stop when the cat does this. The popur is awful.
Anyway, this box is like that design with all the flaws fixed! The very first thing I said about the Popur is that it should just rotate forward to spread the litter instead of using the filter grate to spread it out. This has fewer moving parts and looks so much easier to clean.
Oh, that's great! I'm really curious to hear how you and your cats like it, and if you encounter any issues. I'd love updates on your experience, whether positive or negative, but hopefully, it works out well for you! I haven't tried the Popur because I'm not a fan of the accordion feature on it for some reason. Maybe I should give it a try and compare all three, haha!
I do like the few parts of the M1. As it cycles, it sort of pauses here and there to shake the litter! Brilliant
@@OTFCR it just got here today and I set it up. I noticed it also does the “auto-cover” thing where it tilts forward and back to try to make sure the 💩 is covered with litter! What a smart idea!
They used it immediately and I don’t think they’ve gone in the litter robot since the new one has been set up. They are big 13.5 lb ragdolls so the open design seems much more comfortable for them.
In another review they mentioned that the trap door above the waste bin could potentially get soiled and pull gunk into the machine. He put brush style weather stripping around the top of the trap door to help push anything off the door that might have accidentally ended up on there. I ordered some to do the same thing. Replacing weather stripping is much easier than opening up and cleaning the whole machine.
Which contains more odor?
I brought the M1 for 1 month now, my cat loves it so much, he doesn't have any transition period, and of course I like it even more, 100% hands free, I feel very lucky to have M1, hopefully it will last, The only thing bothering me is the right side ear of the robot cannot be fully closed, I saw the one in video has the same problem, don't know what to do with it.
Glad your cat loves the M1! Ours took to it right away as well. Not fully closed? Do you mean where the gears are, and you remove the pieces to take off the globe?
First of all, what are you feeding your cats?!? My litter robots have never ever looked like that and I have 6 cats that all go in the same boxes!! So my guess it's a food issue to some degree. I agree the liner on the LR-4 leaves something to be desired compared to the LR-3. Wish they would switch back to the LR-3 material liner. But aside from that LR-3/4 is by far still the best out there in terms of longevity and reliability plus customer service. Nothing is perfect so expecting that from a litter box with cats that have different preferences for "how they go" my cats pretty much cover the gamet and I'm happy with my LR-4. My cats have always preferred to be covered in the box, even old style regular boxes got covered, so cats just won't say what they prefer. It may seem your cats like that new style more but in truth they likely like the cleanliness of it more. If you spot clean it more because it's easier then of course they are going to use the newer one more. Yet as I said my LR-4 has never ever looked like that but I fed my cats the diet they were meant to eat and I use Dr. Else's litter with no problem. For the entire globe to get stuck on that way I'd have to really neglect my cat boxes. I mean some of my cats don't even bury their trip/drop... they scratch the sides of the box instead of the litter... and with six cats the box never looked like that. Look into what you're feeding your cats, my guess that's 90% of your box issues. That you see poop like that smeared all over is a sign something is wrong with one or more of your cats. Checking the litter box is 50% about checking in on the health of your cats. Maybe that other box is the fix to your problems but I find it hard to believe their poop is different in each box. And wiping down more often is what I see as the difference between the two. You prefer the open one so you clean it more often, hence it seems to be better. As for the litter depth, most cats don't like 3 inches of litter under them. They prefer to "uncover" where they go and "recover" after they are done. So it's all perspective.
Hi! Thanks for watching! I’m genuinely glad that you and your cats are happy with the Litter Robot! This is just my experience and preference, and others may have different experiences. But as long as our feline friends are happy and healthy that is all good! The Litter Robot is a very solid machine that I have used since it came out in 2000. I’ve used it with different cats, different food, and different litters, and through it all, I still had the streaking on the inside issue. However, I continued using the LR because, like you said, it was still the best option-a quality product with amazing support that has been in the market for 24 years-and something I could deal with, as nothing is perfect.
The sticking and streaking have been common complaints over the years. There are plenty of other reports from users about experiencing issues with waste streaks inside the Litter Robot. Some users have suggested using sprays to help prevent waste from sticking to the Litter Robot's inner lining, such as clear silicone spray to create a non-stick barrier, although this solution only worked for a few days. Other users have mentioned trying hydrophobic solutions like Liquid Off or NeverWet, which are designed to repel moisture and might help with the sticking issue. Additionally, there are commercial non-stick sprays specifically designed for litter boxes, such as Litter Care and Lady N-Non-Stick Cat Litter Box Spray, which some users claimed were effective in reducing sticking. I know other folks who stopped using the Litter Robots for the same reason I listed about the inner lining and streaking. I even got confirmation from several people before making the video that this was a big issue and a negative reason for why they won’t buy another one. I would love to see Litter Robot address this complaint.
Our cats see the vet and they are extremely healthy, never had an issue. I feed my cats very good food! Fromm for dry food and Weruva B.F.F. for wet, with the proper recommended daily amount.
Fromm frommfamily.com/products/cat?Animal=cat&Query=&LifeStage=&BreedSize=&RecipeType=&Attributes=&Protein=&ProductLine=&ProductTag=&Sort=4 Weruva B.F.F www.weruva.com/pages/best-feline-friend?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQjwhb60BhClARIsABGGtw8jf-4pDV0CWGKOF-G-WA1mEYv1fqaeGfaoFVHeNL_8JpQaErZVpvQaAsMgEALw_wcB
I think you are giving your cat(s) too much wet food and using lower-quality litter that does not clump well. But anyways, great video. I really appreciate the reviews and comparisons, and I subscribed!
Thank you for watching the video and subscribing! I appreciate that!
I give my cats only 1 can of Weruva BFF wet food split between the 4 cats per day- so very little. As for litter, I've tried nearly every brand on the market! Currently, I'm using Boxie-Pro by Boxie, a premium litter that has won several awards. However, regardless of the reason, I don't have to worry about it at all with M1 Neakasa, Since it's not a 360-degree rotating globe, that's why it's my preferred choice. Others may do perfectly fine with LR; it just hasn't been my experience since LR1. Maybe I just have always had big, messy cats! 😄
@@OTFCRthat's right.
the only things ive seen the litter robot do better in is keeping the litter in the machine and as someone else mentioned better support. if I do buy one however my money is going to the m1 especially with it being on sale for prime days right now for 399.99
I feel with my cats, the litter outside the box is about the same. The Litter Robot offers great support and a warranty that has been proven for 20 years, so that is a big plus. I can say I have been in contact with Neato support after purchase to see how it is, and so far they have been very responsive and easy to get a hold of, so that could be a good sign.
You totally forgot to show how they work. That would actually have been nice.
I can, that may be good to do a video on. Also, I have another video of the M1 where I unbox, set up and show it cycle, but in this video, I just wanted to compare some of important points.
neakasa on prime sale right now for 399
That is a really good price!
Gross!!
I warned you! lol
Funny you have poop in places on the litter robot 4, where the litter material does nog even get, and yeah sometimes cats make a mess, thats why you have the timer to set it longer so it clumps better.
Showing the sponsored litterbox already cleaned as comparison is really cheating.
all just a M1 sponsered video, too bad.
LOL, I'm not sponsored at all; I bought the M1 myself during the Indiegogo campaign as contributor 1014 on October 19th, 2023. It's nice that you think M1 would sponsor my little channel! Even if they did, I never filter my thoughts; if something sucked, I'd say so. I'm not seeking sponsors; I do this for fun in my spare time and anything you see I bought.
Also, your assumption that I cleaned the M1 before the video just proves my point. Both boxes were cleaned at the same time and then left alone for the cats to use for the same length of time (thought I mentioned that in the video). That was an unfiltered look at what the Litter Robot and M1 looked like after being cleaned and with several days of use afterward. Now you can clearly see why I picked the M1!
I speak my mind because it hurts to bite my tongue \m/ \m/
With all due respect to @OTFCR, he only has 44 subscribers and < 3000 views on this video as of this comment (I hope to see your channel count grow! CZcams is a grind, but these non-bias videos will definitely help!). This channel doesn't have enough reach (yet) to justify a sponsorship.
@OTFCR - Thanks for posting this review! Very informative!
@@michaelhansen1316 You are 100% correct, and no offense taken at all! I know the big channels put a ton of time and effort into building a channel. I do this for fun; I'm not on any schedule to post videos and don't even know what I'll post next, as I have a decent work schedule outside of this. (I don't even ask folks to like and subscribe during the videos.) Some videos are better than others, lol. But yeah, no one is going to give me anything or sponsor me :).
Thanks for watching!