Litter-Robot 5 Pro vs Litter-Robot EVO
Same brand, adjacent models in the range
Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro
Buy now$999
Manufacturer US store starting price
List price · checked Oct 27, 2026▲ +$100 · Oct 23, 2026Buy now
Whisker Litter-Robot EVO
Buy now$599
Manufacturer starting price on whisker.com ("as low as $599"); bundles cost more.
List price · checked Oct 27, 2026Buy now · Available from the manufacturer's official US store.
Verdict
Litter-Robot EVO has the lower list price ($599 vs $999). On the attributes both makers publish with a clear better direction, the published figures favour Litter-Robot 5 Pro on 1 and Litter-Robot EVO on 0. This summary uses manufacturer-published data only; we have not tested either model.
Key differences
| Attribute | Litter-Robot 5 Pro | Litter-Robot EVO |
|---|---|---|
| List price | $999 | $599 |
| Maximum cat weight | 30 lbs | 19 lbs |
| Cleaning cycle trigger | Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type | Weight sensors start the cycle after the cat exits |
| Odor control method | WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter | Sealed waste drawer with carbon filter |
| Footprint | 22 x 27 x 29.9 in | 20.6 x 24.3 in |
| Power source | AC power | 15 Volt DC / AC adapter |
Who should buy which
- Choose the Litter-Robot 5 Pro if you prioritise Maximum cat weight, based on published figures.
- Choose the Litter-Robot EVO if you prioritise a lower list price, based on published figures.
Where the published data differs
Every line below is computed from the two manufacturers’ own figures. Attributes neither brand publishes are omitted.
- Litter-Robot EVO lists at $599, $400 below Litter-Robot 5 Pro at $999.
- Maximum cat weight: Litter-Robot 5 Pro 30 lbs versus Litter-Robot EVO 19 lbs (58% more). Published data favours Litter-Robot 5 Pro.
- Cleaning cycle trigger: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — Weight sensor starts the cycle after the cat exits; WasteID identifies waste type; Litter-Robot EVO — Weight sensors start the cycle after the cat exits.
- Odor control method: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter; Litter-Robot EVO — Sealed waste drawer with carbon filter.
- Footprint: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — 22 x 27 x 29.9 in; Litter-Robot EVO — 20.6 x 24.3 in.
- Power source: Litter-Robot 5 Pro — AC power; Litter-Robot EVO — 15 Volt DC / AC adapter.
Full specification comparison
| Attribute | Litter-Robot 5 Pro | Litter-Robot EVO |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-cat suitable | Yes | Yes |
| Minimum cat weight | 3 lbs | 3 lbs |
| Maximum cat weight | 30 lbs | 19 lbs |
| Waste drawer capacity | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Litter type required | Clumping clay litter | Clumping clay litter |
| Proprietary litter required | No | No |
| 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 | Weight sensors start the cycle after the cat exits |
| Adjustable cycle delay | Yes | Yes |
| App control | Yes | Yes |
| Weight sensing | Yes | Yes |
| Health monitoring | Yes | Yes |
| Odor control method | WasteID-targeted odor control with sealed waste drawer and carbon filter | Sealed waste drawer with carbon filter |
| 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 | 20.6 x 24.3 in |
| Operating noise | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Power source | AC power | 15 Volt DC / AC adapter |
| Battery backup | Not published by either | Not published by either |
| Warranty | 12 months | 12 months |