IP07 vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 0 vs 5) and liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP5X provides dust-protected and no protection.
IP07 is an ingress protection code that ensures no protection against solid objects and protection against the effects of temporary immersion in water. Ingress of water in quantities causing harmful effects shall not be possible.. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 0 with second-digit (liquid) level 7.
IP5X is dust-protected (limited ingress, no harmful deposit) with water protection not specified. Used where dust limitation matters but the equipment is kept dry.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP07 vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP07 provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5). IP5X is 5 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP07 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP07 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IP5X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.