Whisker

Litter-Robot 5 Pro

Name: Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro
Brand: Whisker

rotating globe, sifting

$600+ 90% documented 5/6 litter types stated

The short version

Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro uses a rotating globe, sifting mechanism. The manufacturer states it takes clumping clay litter and excludes tofu, pine pellet and other pellet. It is stated for cats up to 30 lb by the manufacturer. 1 of the 6 questions buyers most often ask is not answered anywhere in the manufacturer's own material.

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Whisker Litter-Robot 5 Pro — AI-assisted editorial representation, not a photograph — AI-assisted editorial representation, composed by PURRINDEX from documented product characteristics and official visual reference. Not manufacturer photography.

From documented evidence only

Who this appears to fit

Good fit if…

You use clumping clay litter — the manufacturer's manual states this is supported
Your heaviest cat is under 30 lb — the stated maximum according to the manufacturer
You want to try it before committing — the manufacturer documents a 90-day trial

Not a documented fit if…

You use tofu, pine pellet and other pellet litter — the manufacturer excludes or advises against it
Your cat is over 30 lb — the manufacturer states that as the maximum

Each line above is derived from a value the manufacturer published; the source is shown against that value in the evidence table below. PURRINDEX draws no conclusion from a field a manufacturer left blank.

What sets this one apart

Key documented differences

Crystal litter is supported only under stated conditions
Entry sits 15.1 in from the floor, which matters for kittens, senior or arthritic cats
Needs a 22 × 27.25 in floor area (600 sq in)
Some features are subscription-gated: Whisker+ gates facial recognition, unlimited streaming, 2-yr history
Uses brand-specific consumables (waste drawer liners, carbon filters, OdorTrap packs)
App-connected: Whisker app; free tier + Whisker+ subscription
Documented 12-month warranty

What the manufacturer states

Litter compatibility

Litter type	What the manufacturer states
Clumping clay	YesSupported
Tofu	NoNot supported
Mixed	—Manufacturer does not state
Crystal	Cond.Supported with conditions
Pine pellet	NoNot supported
Other pellet	NoNot supported

MANUAL (outranks product page, and resolves the conflict between the LR5 and LR5 Pro product pages): 'Never put anything in the unit other than clumping litter or litter beads and crystals that are small enough to pass through the screen. Translucent or white-colored litter (most often seen in crystal litter) may impact the LitterLevel and Drawer Full Indicator (DFI) accuracy.'

Manual https://www.litter-robot.com/manual_pdf/Litter-Robot-5-Manual.pdf

Stated by the manufacturer

Important restrictions

Kittens: kittens under 3 lb: semi-automatic mode

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Dimensions & footprint

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Factual list, not a score

Documented mechanisms

laser (Omnisense)
weight sensors
anti-obstruction
SafeCat System

These are the mechanisms the manufacturer documents. PURRINDEX does not rank or score safety, and the number of listed mechanisms is not a measure of anything. Manufacturer

Known unknowns

What the manufacturer does not state

The manufacturer does not publish a waste capacity

Absence of documentation is not evidence of a shortcoming in the product. It is a statement about what you can and cannot find out before buying.

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You use clumping clay litter — the manufacturer's manual states this is supported
Your heaviest cat is under 30 lb — the stated maximum according to the manufacturer
Entry sits 15.1 in from the floor, which matters for kittens, senior or arthritic cats

You use tofu, pine pellet and other pellet litter — the manufacturer excludes or advises against it

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You use clumping clay litter — the manufacturer's manual states this is supported
Your heaviest cat is under 25 lb — the stated maximum according to the manufacturer
Entry sits 12 in from the floor, which matters for kittens, senior or arthritic cats

You use tofu, pine pellet and other pellet litter — the manufacturer excludes or advises against it

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Litter-Robot EVO

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You use clumping clay litter — the manufacturer's manual states this is supported
Your heaviest cat is under 19 lb — the stated maximum according to the manufacturer
Entry sits 10.75 in from the floor, which matters for kittens, senior or arthritic cats

You use tofu, pine pellet and other pellet litter — the manufacturer excludes or advises against it

80% documented

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Full evidence

Manufacturer list price: $899.00

Physical

Exterior height: 29.5 in
Exterior width: 22.0 in
Exterior depth: 27.25 in
Unit weight: 28.7-29.6 lbs (manual gives a single range covering both LR5 and LR5 Pro)
Clearance requirement: Manufacturer does not state

Entry & interior

Entry opening: 15.75 x 15.75
Entry height from floor: 15.1 in
Interior dimensions: inside globe 15-19 in high (depending on litter level) x 19.00 in x 18.00 in
Litter bed: 14.00 x 14.00 in

Stated cat limits

Minimum cat weight: 3 lb
Maximum cat weight: 30 lb
Stated maximum cats: 5
Kitten restriction: kittens under 3 lb: semi-automatic mode

Waste handling

Waste capacity: Manufacturer does not state
Stated waste interval: up to 10 days, 1-cat household
Waste drawer: 5.50 x 13.50 x 11.20 in
Cycle delay: 3-30 min, customizable

Automation & connectivity

Cleaning mechanism: rotating globe, sifting
Power: 15 V DC
Wi-Fi: 2.4 / 5 GHz
App: Whisker app; free tier + Whisker+ subscription
Weight tracking: Yes
Cat identification: AI facial recognition (Whisker+ subscription) + weight
Notifications: real-time updates
Camera field of view: 160 deg diagonal / 136 deg horizontal / 77 deg vertical (Pro model only)
Cycle interruption: Manufacturer does not state

Ownership

Proprietary consumables: waste drawer liners, carbon filters, OdorTrap packs
Subscription-gated features: Whisker+ gates facial recognition, unlimited streaming, 2-yr history
Warranty: 12 months
Trial period: 90 days