Litter-Robot 5 Pro vs A.I.
One requires the maker's own litter, the other takes standard litter
CatGenie A.I.
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catgenie.com lists the base unit at $499, currently $469 in the unit selector; accessory bundles cost more.
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Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- A.I. lists at $499, $400 below Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $899.
- Maximum cat weight: Litter-Robot 5 Pro 30 lbs versus A.I. 20 lbs (50% more). Published data favours Litter-Robot 5 Pro.
- Proprietary litter required: published for A.I., not for Litter-Robot 5 Pro.
- Warranty: A.I. 24 months versus Litter-Robot 5 Pro 12 months (100% more). Published data favours A.I..
- Litter type required: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Clumping clay litter; A.I. — Reusable Washable Granules (proprietary).
- Cleaning cycle trigger: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type; A.I. — Scheduled or cat-activated wash cycle: scoop, flush, wash, dry.
- Odor control method: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter; A.I. — Full wash, flush and dry cycle with SaniSolution cartridge.
- Footprint: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — 22 x 27 x 29.9 in; A.I. — 19.25 x 24.5 x 21 in.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Litter-Robot 5 Pro | A.I. |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-cat suitable | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum cat weight | 3 lbs | Not published |
| Maximum cat weight | 30 lbs | 20 lbs |
| Waste drawer capacity | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Litter type required | Clumping clay litter | Reusable Washable Granules (proprietary) |
| Proprietary litter required | No | Yes |
| Proprietary waste bags required | No | No |
| Subscription required | No | No |
| Cleaning cycle trigger | Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type | Scheduled or cat-activated wash cycle: scoop, flush, wash, dry |
| Adjustable cycle delay | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Not published |
| Weight sensing | Yes | Not published |
| Health monitoring | Yes | Not published |
| Odor control method | WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter | Full wash, flush and dry cycle with SaniSolution cartridge |
| Entry height | 15.75 in | Not published |
| Interior dimensions | Entryway 15.75 x 15.75 in; interior height 17.5 in | Not published |
| Footprint | 22 x 27 x 29.9 in | 19.25 x 24.5 x 21 in |
| Operating noise | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Power source | AC power | Mains power plus cold water supply and drain connection |
| Battery backup | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Warranty | 12 months | 24 months |