IP07 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP07 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 5). IP07 is rated for no protection and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IPX5 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
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.
IPX5 resists low-pressure water jets (6.3 mm nozzle, 30 kPa) with solid protection not specified. Used where water-jet resistance matters more than dust sealing.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP07
0 — No Protection
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP07
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP07
No
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP07
Yes
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP07
Yes
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP07
Yes
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP07 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP07
Level 0 — No Protection
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
Both IP07 and IPX5 share the same solid protection: No Protection.
Liquid protection
IP07
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP07 handles Hydrostatic ~10 kPa at 1 m (Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)), while IPX5 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IP07 provides 2 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP07 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP07 for harsher environments; IPX5 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.