Forum Perry XLX vs Bluefin-21
Head-to-head comparison of Forum Energy Forum Perry XLX and Oceaneering Bluefin-21. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Overall Score
77.7/ 100
Forum Perry XLX
Forum Energy
77.9/ 100
Bluefin-21
Oceaneering
Score Breakdown
82
Performance84
84
Reliability82
70
Ease of Use62
70
Intelligence80
74
Value72
80
Ecosystem78
84
Safety86
70
Design72
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Forum Perry XLX | Bluefin-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2,500,000 | $4,000,000 |
| Hp | 100 | — |
| Tms | Yes | — |
| Cameras | HD + still | — |
| Depth M | 3000 | 4500 |
| Mass Kg | 3100 | 750 |
| Thrusters | 7 | — |
| Manipulators | 2 | — |
| Heritage | — | MH370 search operations |
| Length M | — | 4.9 |
| Payload Bay | — | Modular |
| Applications | — | MCM, search, survey |
| Endurance Hrs | — | 25 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Forum Perry XLX | Bluefin-21 |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $3,500,000 | $5,600,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |