IP05 vs IPX7
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP05 and IPX7 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 5 vs 7). IP05 is rated for no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IPX7 provides no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
Under IEC 60529, IP05 specifies no protection against solid objects and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 5.
IPX7 resists temporary immersion up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, with solid protection not specified. Common for portable electronics that may be dropped in water.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP05
0 — No Protection
IPX7
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP05
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX7
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP05
No
IPX7
No
Water-jet resistant
IP05
Yes
IPX7
Yes
Submersible
IP05
No
IPX7
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP05
Yes
IPX7
Yes
The exact difference (IP05 vs IPX7)
Solid protection
IP05
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX7
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP05 and IPX7 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP05
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX7
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP05 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IPX7 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)). IPX7 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IPX7 offers higher overall protection than IP05. Choose IPX7 for harsher environments; IP05 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.