| Degree | waterproof definition (IPX specification) |
|---|---|
| IPx0 | without protection |
| IPx1 | Protected against falling water at rain equivalent of 3 to 5 mm of falling water per minute over 10 minutes. The unit is located in its working position. |
| IPx2 | Protected against falling water when the appliance is in the 15-degree position. Same as IP x1, except that the unit is tested in 4 positions, tilted 15 ° at each position from the normal operating position. |
| IPx3 | Protected against water spray. Water sprays at 60 degrees vertically, at a rate of 10 liters per minute and a pressure of 80-100 kN / m2 for 5 minutes. |
| IPx4 | Protected against splashing water. Same as for IP x3, except that the water sprays at all angles. |
| IPx5 | Also called water resistant. Protected against splashing water. The water drives a 6.3 mm nozzle at all angles at a flow of 12.5 liters per minute at a pressure of 30 kN / m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters. |
| IPx6 | Protected against waves. The water is directed by a 12.5 mm nozzle at all angles at a flow of 100 liters per minute at a pressure of 100 kN / m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters. |
| IPx7 | Protected against immersion in water. Immersion for 30 minutes to a depth of 1 meter. |
| IPx8 | Protected against sinking into the water. The device is capable of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the device manufacturer. |
The Most Used IP Ratings
If you put the two tables together, you can find the most common IP rating in the IP rating chart below:
| IP Rating | The meaning of IP Ratings |
|---|---|
| IP54 | IP 54 rating means, that the device is partially protected against dust, and fully protected against splashing water that sprays at all angles. |
| IP55 | IP 55 rating means, that the device is partially protected against dust, and fully protected against splashing water at a pressure of 30 kN / m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters. |
| IP65 | IP 65 rating means, that the device is fully protected against dust, and fully protected against splashing water at a pressure of 30 kN / m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters. |
| IP66 | IP 66 rating means, that the device is fully protected against dust, and fully protected against splashing water at a pressure of 100 kN / m2 for 3 minutes from a distance of 3 meters. |
| IP67 | IP 67 rating means, that the device is fully protected against dust, and fully protected against immersion in water for 30 minutes to a depth of 1 meter. |
| IP68 | IP 68 rating means, that the device is fully protected against dust, and fully protected against sinking into the water. The device is capable of continuous immersion in water under conditions specified by the device manufacturer. |
Conclusion
In practice, this means that if the device meets the protection class IP67, it is fully dustproof (numeral 6 in the label) while being protected against water penetration to a depth of one meter for 30 minutes (digit 7 in the name).
Best IPx7 Smartphones
Some devices on the market meet IP57 protection. This in practice means that they are partially dust-proof and at the same time last for 30 minutes at a maximum depth of 1 meter without damaging them.
If you want to try any IPX7 waterproof headphones, you can read our reviews of headphones such as Morul/Mifo U5 Plus
