Popur X5 Self-Cleaning Litter Box review

The Popur X5 is an open-tray automatic litter box that sifts clumping litter into a separate waste bin rather than turning the whole cat space through an enclosed globe. That distinction can matter to cats who avoid tunnels or to homes that want an open view, but the machine still moves a powered filter across the tray. “Open” is not a safety guarantee: introduce it with supervision, keep children and pets away from moving parts during setup and maintenance, and follow the exact manual.

How the X5 cleans

Popur describes its cycle as sift, transfer, and level. The unit uses a standard 8 mm filter; the filter carries waste out of the open tray and the bed is leveled again. That is a different path from an enclosed rotating drum, though it still needs litter that forms removable clumps. Popur says most clumping litter works and cautions that large pellet shapes may not sift well: its FAQ specifies pellets no wider than 3 mm and averaging no more than 20 mm long. Large marble-like crystals and non-clumping crystal litter are not a dependable match for this clump-separating design. If crystal or reusable washable granules are essential, compare a crystal-tray rake or plumbed washer instead.

Measure the open tray and its service space

The manufacturer gives the combined X5-and-cardboard-bin dimensions as 21.2 inches wide, 30.4 deep, and 18.2 high. Allow 25.3 inches above it when the tray is lifted for a cleaning cycle. Its litter area is 19.7 by 15.7 inches with a stated 24-inch diagonal; Popur suggests comparing that diagonal with a cat’s neck-to-tail-base length. That is a maker fit guide, not a promise that every cat will choose an open tray. The listing puts entry at about 11 inches with the fence; an optional top-entry wall raises that to 14 inches, so a low-entry requirement should be checked carefully. The exact minimum cat age and weight for automatic mode are not confirmed in the material reviewed here. If either is essential, do not treat open access or a general “all sizes” statement as a numeric operating threshold.

Capacity is not a care schedule

The X5 has an 11-liter waste bin. Popur’s headline says 30 days of storage, but its FAQ explains that this is capacity under a one-cat benchmark and recommends changing the waste bag at least weekly, more often in summer—every two or three days in hot conditions. The product page also advertises up to 12 cats per system; that is the maker’s stated household figure, not a guarantee that one station is suitable for every group or that it can be left unattended. Frequency depends on use, litter and household conditions. Keep a separate cleaning-and-bag check routine, top up litter, inspect the bin and maintain enough boxes for the cats’ habits.

There is also a published fill-limit conflict: the FAQ recommends at least 7 liters and states a 12-liter/15-kilogram maximum, while the product comparison table lists a different X5 load figure. Do not treat those conflicting web numbers as a hard essential load requirement. Use the correct manual and physical fill marks for the exact unit, and contact Popur if the machine’s current instructions disagree.

App, standard package and alternatives

The X5 has an app and a front display; the manufacturer says it can operate without relying on Wi-Fi. Connected X5 support is for 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi. It logs cycles and allows remote settings, but it does not include weight sensors or individual-cat data tracking. The standard in-box diagram shows the X5 with its cardboard waste-bin base and cover, bags, a liner, scoop, automatic lid, power adapter and printed setup material. The product page explicitly says the standard listing does not include the separate plastic trash bin. Check the live selected offer because retail package contents can change.

If you want the same basic open-tray routine with a durable plastic bin and extra supplies, compare the separately listed X5 Core Bundle; it changes package contents, not the cleaning mechanism. If individual cat data, a deeper litter bed, dual-band Wi-Fi or a metal-integrated bin base is more important, compare the Popur S7. For a different open-top design, see the Neakasa M1 Plus and verify its own size and minimum-cat limits.

Who should shortlist the X5?

The X5 is worth comparing when your cat accepts an uncovered tray, your regular litter is compatible clumping litter, you can provide the required depth of litter and you have room for its full depth plus lifted-tray clearance. It is less suitable when you need an enclosed entrance, a numeric kitten/weight guarantee, individually attributed activity, a crystal-only routine or a long period without waste-bag checks. Treat the 30-day figure as bin capacity, not a travel plan; the maker’s own weekly bag-change advice is the more practical ownership boundary. Read the exact Popur X5 offer, its current FAQ and the X5 manual/resources before selecting a specific package or setting.