IP67 Waterproof Meaning (Dustproof & Waterproof)
10 or 15 years ago, we didn’t pay much attention to IP ratings and waterproof or dustproof characteristics of our devices. IP ratings were reserved for industrial equipment, car …
Category: Ingress Protection Rating
IPX2 Meaning (Protection Against Ingress Of Dripping Water)
Let me guess – you have just seen a nice pair of earbuds you want to use for workouts or whatever, and they are IPX2-certified. But you have no …
IPX9 & IPX9K Ratings Explained (Resistance to High-Pressure High-Temperature Water Jets)
IPX9 and IPX9K are the highest IPX ratings in the IEC and ISO ingress protection nomenclatures. They are given to devices that can survive extremely powerful high-temperature water jets. …
IPX8 Waterproof Rating (Protection Against Continuous Submersion In Water)
Devices with an IPX8 waterproof rating can be fully submerged in water for quite some time and stay fully functional, similar to devices with an IPX7 waterproof rating. But …
IPX7 Waterproof Meaning (Temporarily Submersible In Water)
Audio devices with an IPX7 rating are often advertised as waterproof, but do you know what WATERPROOF means in this context? What can you do with an IPX7 device? …
IPX6 Water-Resistant Meaning (Protection Against Powerful Water Jets)
Do you know what IPX6 rating and term water-resistant mean? Is IPX6 good enough for workouts or swimming? Can you use an IPX6 device in the shower or in …
IPX5 Water-Resistant Rating (Resistance To Water Jets)
Devices with an IPX5 rating have enclosures so sturdy they can survive water jets. They can easily handle sweat, light rain, and even downpours, at least for some time. …
IPX4 Splash-Proof Rating Explained (Protection Against Splashing Water)
My series of articles about IPX ratings and ingress protection continues with an IPX4 splash-proof rating. In a way, this is where the story about IPX ratings gets interesting. …
IPX3 Waterproof Meaning (Protection Against Spraying Water)
First of all, IPX3 does not mean waterproof. You cannot submerge an IPX3 device in water and expect it to survive. But what can You do with it? Keep …
IPX1 Rating Explained (How Waterproof Is A Device With An IPX1 Rating?)
You will rarely see an IPX1 rating on a pair of headphones or a Bluetooth speaker. Or even a smartphone. Speaker and headphone manufacturers usually try to achieve a …
IPX0 Definition (Does IPX0 Offer Any Protection?)
If you’re just looking for an answer to the question from the title, the answer is NO. IPX0 doesn’t offer any special protection against water ingress. If you want …
IPX Ratings Explained (Meaning & Importance)
Over the past few years, there has been a significant increase in the number of waterproof and water-resistant audio equipment, especially earbuds, headphones, and speakers. To confirm their level …