Kongsberg HUGIN vs VideoRay Mission Specialist
Head-to-head comparison of Oceaneering Kongsberg HUGIN and VideoRay VideoRay Mission Specialist. Updated 2026.
Last updated: May 12, 2026
Overall Score
82.2/ 100
Kongsberg HUGIN
Oceaneering
76.9/ 100
VideoRay Mission Specialist
VideoRay
Score Breakdown
90
Performance72
86
Reliability78
65
Ease of Use85
88
Intelligence68
70
Value85
82
Ecosystem78
88
Safety80
78
Design78
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Kongsberg HUGIN | VideoRay Mission Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $8,000,000 | $85,000 |
| Sonar | HISAS synthetic aperture | — |
| Depth M | 6000 | 305 |
| Mass Kg | 1900 | 6 |
| Autonomy | Full survey mission | — |
| Applications | Seabed mapping, naval, O&G | — |
| Endurance Hrs | 60 | — |
| Resolution Cm | 2 | — |
| Users | — | Military, police, inspectors |
| Cameras | — | HD + auxiliary |
| Modular | — | Yes |
| Tether M | — | 305 |
| Thrusters | — | Modular 3-8 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Kongsberg HUGIN | VideoRay Mission Specialist |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $11,200,000 | $119,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |