Portion counts against grams
Fine adjustment, or a number in grams?
Both are dry-food hoppers at the bottom of the price range, and both avoid the app entirely. What separates them is how you set a ration.
| Compared on | 3.5 L standard | 4 L timer feeder |
|---|---|---|
| Hopper | 3.5 L | 4 L, semi-transparent |
| Meals per day | 1–6 | 1–6 |
| Portions per meal | 1–36 | 1–20 |
| Stated portion weight | Not published | About 7–9 g (0.2 to 0.3 oz) |
| Power backup | Not stated | 3 × D cells behind USB-C |
| Voice recording | None | Up to 10 seconds |
| Duration for one cat | 12 days (oneisall) | Not stated |
| Listed on amazon.com | No | No |
A tick marks the better answer on that line only. Counting ticks does not decide the page — the two verdicts below do, because these machines answer different questions.
No amazon.com listing was found for this one. We hold references for other markets but none for the United States, so it may not be buyable here — which is the first thing to weigh against anything below.
Take the oneisall if you want the finest adjustment: thirty-six increments per meal is real control, and the twelve-day figure for one cat tells you what the hopper actually holds.
No amazon.com listing was found for this one. We hold references for other markets but none for the United States, so it may not be buyable here — which is the first thing to weigh against anything below.
Take the Anykuu if you would rather know what the machine dispenses. A stated 7 to 9 grams per portion turns a daily ration into arithmetic you can do before the first meal, and the D cells keep it feeding through a power cut.
Because a portion is a volume, and volumes vary with the food. Knowing that one portion is roughly 7 to 9 grams lets you set a ration from the number on the bag instead of adjusting for a week.
Both move dry kibble through a rotor, and large, flat or irregular pieces are what stall one. Measure a piece before ordering, and run the feeder for a few days while you are still at home.
3.5 L hopper · 1–6 meals/day · 1–36 portions · LCD dial
A 3.5-liter dry-food hopper with a single dial and an LCD screen: one to six meals a day, one to thirty-six portions each, and a sealed lid with a rotor at the base.
Best for: One cat, a week away, and an owner who would rather turn a dial than install an app.
4 L · 1–6 meals · 7–9 g (0.2 to 0.3 oz) portions · voice recording · battery backup
A 4-liter hopper with a semi-transparent body, portions of roughly 7 to 9 grams, a ten-second voice recording and a battery backup alongside the USB-C supply.
Best for: Anyone who wants to know what the feeder is actually dispensing, in grams, without weighing it themselves.
