IP19K vs IPX8
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP19K and IPX8 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 1 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 9K vs 8). IP19K is rated for > 50 mm — back of hand and high-pressure, high-temp water jets, while IPX8 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
Under IEC 60529, IP19K specifies protection against solid objects larger than 50 mm and resistance to high-pressure (8–10 MPa), high-temperature (80 °C) water jets. It is an IEC 60529 ingress protection code combining first-digit (solid) level 1 with second-digit (liquid) level 9K.
IPX8 protects against continuous immersion under manufacturer-specified conditions (depth and duration), with solid protection not specified. The standard for submersible consumer electronics.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP19K
1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IPX8
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP19K
9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX8
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP19K
No
IPX8
No
Water-jet resistant
IP19K
Yes
IPX8
Yes
Submersible
IP19K
Yes
IPX8
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP19K
Yes
IPX8
Yes
The exact difference (IP19K vs IPX8)
Solid protection
IP19K
Level 1 — > 50 mm — Back of Hand
IPX8
Level 0 — No Protection
IP19K provides "> 50 mm — Back of Hand" (level 1), while IPX8 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP19K is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP19K
Level 9 — High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets
IPX8
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP19K handles 8–10 MPa (High-Pressure, High-Temp Water Jets), while IPX8 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IP19K provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP19K offers higher overall protection than IPX8. Choose IP19K for harsher environments; IPX8 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.