Litter-Robot 5: Specs, Price & Verdict

Litter-Robot 5

Big cats and owners who want waste tracking without cameras

around $799 / £899

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around $799 / £899 (Oct 2026). Prices checked 15 October 2026. We may earn a commission from retailer links.

Key specs

Launched: Late 2025
Cats supported: Up to 5
Cat weight range: 3 to 30 lb
Interior globe height: Up to 19 inches
Waste drawer: About 10 days for one cat (Whisker)
WasteID: Yes
Display: LCD screen
Mechanism: Rotating globe
Waste detection: WasteID
Flooring: Works on any flooring without an add-on

Our verdict

A sensible middle option. It fixes the Litter-Robot 4's main niggles (carpet tray, cryptic lights, smaller drawer) and adds waste tracking, but costs more for those refinements.

What we like

Supports cats up to 30 lb
WasteID detects waste type for routine monitoring
Works on any flooring with no add-on tray
Braided power cord to resist chewing
WasteID tracking without putting a camera in your home
Clear LCD screen instead of coded light bar

What to know

LitterHopper compatibility listed as coming soon
£200 premium over the Litter-Robot 4 in the UK
Shorter track record than the 4
UK price (£899) is £200 more than the Litter-Robot 4
LitterHopper accessory support listed as coming soon

How it compares

Spec	Litter-Robot 5	PETKIT Purobot Ultra	Litter-Robot 4	Litter-Robot 5 Pro
Price	around $799 / £899	around $799.99, list $899.99	around $699 / £699	around $899
Launched	Late 2025	-	2022	Late 2025
Cats supported	Up to 5	-	Up to 4	Up to 5
Cat weight range	3 to 30 lb	3.3 to 22 lb (1.5 to 10 kg)	-	3 to 30 lb
Interior globe height	Up to 19 inches	-	-	-
Waste drawer	About 10 days for one cat (Whisker)	-	About 8 days for one cat (Whisker)	-
WasteID	Yes	-	No	Yes
Display	LCD screen	-	-	-
Mechanism	Rotating globe	-	Rotating globe that sifts clumps	Rotating globe

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