IP5X vs IP67
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP5X and IP67 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 5 vs 6) and liquid protection (level 0 vs 7). IP5X is rated for dust-protected and no protection, while IP67 provides dust-tight and temporary immersion (up to 1 m).
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.
IP67 is dust-tight and withstands temporary immersion in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. The go-to rating for outdoor and rugged devices that may be briefly submerged.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
IP67
6 — Dust-Tight
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP5X
0 — No Protection
IP67
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
Dust-tight
IP5X
Limited
IP67
Yes
Water-jet resistant
IP5X
No
IP67
Yes
Submersible
IP5X
No
IP67
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP5X
No
IP67
Yes
The exact difference (IP5X vs IP67)
Solid protection
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP67
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IP5X provides "Dust-Protected" (level 5), while IP67 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6). IP67 is 1 level higher.
Liquid protection
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP67
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0), while IP67 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7). IP67 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP67 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP67 for harsher environments; IP5X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.