Is the Shark Matrix Self-Empty worth it for apartment pet hair?

Yes—if it’s priced right, the Shark Matrix Self-Empty is usually worth it for apartment pet hair. A fair target is about $200–$300 new on sale and roughly $120–$220 used/refurbished; I’d be more cautious above $350 new unless it includes the exact features you want.

For an apartment, the value comes from the self-empty dock: pet hair can fill a small robot bin fast, so the dock saves you daily hassle. It’s a better fit if you have mostly hard floors or low-pile rugs and want hands-off maintenance. The main downsides are dock noise, dock footprint, and the fact that Shark listings can vary by version.

I’d buy it if you want convenience and routine pet-hair control. I’d skip it if you need deeper carpet cleaning, have lots of clutter/thresholds, or are sensitive to brief loud dock emptying. Also, check sold/completed listings before buying because prices move around a lot.