IP35 vs IPX8
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP35 and IPX8 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 3 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 5 vs 8). IP35 is rated for > 2.5 mm — tool / wire and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle), while IPX8 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
Built to withstand protection against solid objects larger than 2.5 mm and protection against water jets. Water projected by a 6.3 mm nozzle against the enclosure from any direction shall have no harmful effects.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP35, it pairs solid level 3 with liquid level 5.
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)
IP35
3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IPX8
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP35
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX8
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP35
No
IPX8
No
Water-jet resistant
IP35
Yes
IPX8
Yes
Submersible
IP35
No
IPX8
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP35
Yes
IPX8
Yes
The exact difference (IP35 vs IPX8)
Solid protection
IP35
Level 3 — > 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire
IPX8
Level 0 — No Protection
IP35 provides "> 2.5 mm — Tool / Wire" (level 3), while IPX8 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP35 is 3 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP35
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IPX8
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP35 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)), while IPX8 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IPX8 provides 3 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP35 and IPX8 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.