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Neakasa M1 Open-Top
#3 Overall self-cleaning · open-top Updated 8 September 2026

Neakasa M1 Open-Top

The open-top self-cleaning box — less enclosed, quieter and easy for wary cats

THE undig SCORE — 3 SOURCES, UNTANGLED
85
Out of 100

Key characteristics

Type
Self-cleaning
Capacity
Large drum / tray
App
Scheduling + tracking
Odour
Deodorising

Highlights

  • ✓ Open-top design — less confining than a drum
  • ✓ Automatic sifting after each use
  • ✓ Weight sensors and anti-pinch safety
  • ✓ App control with usage tracking

Our take

The self-cleaning box for cats that hate enclosed drums: an open tray sifts clumps automatically, so it's less claustrophobic and quieter than rivals. Testers praise the design and easy acceptance; the trade-off is a little more visible litter and a large base.

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • + Open design cats accept easily
  • + Quiet, effective sifting
  • + Good safety sensors
  • + Simple app with tracking

Cons

  • − Large footprint
  • − Open top contains odour less than a drum
  • − Premium price

Review sources

We aggregate scores from these sources. Each source is weighted by credibility tier.

C
Cats.com Expert · Tier B
86
R
Reviewed Expert · Tier B
85
P
Pet Keen Community · Tier C
84
How we score

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