Oceaneering Freedom vs VideoRay Defender
Head-to-head comparison of Oceaneering Oceaneering Freedom and VideoRay VideoRay Defender. Updated 2026.
Last updated: October 3, 2026
Overall Score
81.6/ 100
Oceaneering Freedom
Oceaneering
77.9/ 100
VideoRay Defender
VideoRay
Score Breakdown
88
Performance76
82
Reliability80
72
Ease of Use82
86
Intelligence72
75
Value80
78
Ecosystem75
85
Safety85
78
Design75
Specs Comparison
| Spec | Oceaneering Freedom | VideoRay Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5,000,000 | $120,000 |
| Depth M | 3000 | 305 |
| Docking | Subsea resident station | — |
| Mass Kg | 2800 | 8 |
| Sensors | Multibeam sonar, cameras, CP probes | — |
| Autonomy | Full autonomous + supervised | — |
| Endurance Hrs | 48 | — |
| Sonar | — | Integrated navigation |
| Cameras | — | HD + low-light |
| Thrusters | — | 6 |
| Application | — | Port security, hull inspection, MCM |
| Current Tolerance Kts | — | 3 |
Buyer Intelligence
| Metric | Oceaneering Freedom | VideoRay Defender |
|---|---|---|
| Vendor Health Score | — | — |
| 5-Year TCO Estimate | $7,000,000 | $168,000 |
| Annual Maintenance | — | — |
| Support Model | — | — |
| Safety Certifications | — | — |