Kongsberg HUGIN vs VideoRay Defender
Head-to-head comparison of Oceaneering Kongsberg HUGIN and VideoRay VideoRay Defender. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 18, 2026
Overall Score
82.2/ 100
Kongsberg HUGIN
Oceaneering
77.9/ 100
VideoRay Defender
VideoRay
Score Breakdown
90
Performance76
86
Reliability80
65
Ease of Use82
88
Intelligence72
70
Value80
82
Ecosystem75
88
Safety85
78
Design75
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Kongsberg HUGIN | VideoRay Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,000,000 | $120,000 |
| Sonar | HISAS synthetic aperture | Integrated navigation |
| Depth M | 6000 | 305 |
| Mass Kg | 1900 | 8 |
| Autonomy | Full survey mission | — |
| Applications | Seabed mapping, naval, O&G | — |
| Endurance Hrs | 60 | — |
| Resolution Cm | 2 | — |
| Cameras | — | HD + low-light |
| Thrusters | — | 6 |
| Application | — | Port security, hull inspection, MCM |
| Current Tolerance Kts | — | 3 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Kongsberg HUGIN | VideoRay Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $11,200,000 | $168,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |