Kawasaki SPICE vs VideoRay Defender
Head-to-head comparison of Oceaneering Kawasaki SPICE and VideoRay VideoRay Defender. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 13, 2026
Overall Score
78.1/ 100
Kawasaki SPICE
Oceaneering
77.9/ 100
VideoRay Defender
VideoRay
Score Breakdown
84
Performance76
82
Reliability80
68
Ease of Use82
80
Intelligence72
72
Value80
70
Ecosystem75
84
Safety85
76
Design75
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Kawasaki SPICE | VideoRay Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6,000,000 | $120,000 |
| Depth M | 3000 | 305 |
| Mass Kg | 1800 | 8 |
| Sensors | Multibeam, cameras, profiler | — |
| Propulsion | Electric thrusters | — |
| Application | Offshore energy inspection | Port security, hull inspection, MCM |
| Endurance Hrs | 30 | — |
| Sonar | — | Integrated navigation |
| Cameras | — | HD + low-light |
| Thrusters | — | 6 |
| Current Tolerance Kts | — | 3 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Kawasaki SPICE | VideoRay Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $8,400,000 | $168,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |