IP64 vs IPX5
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP64 and IPX5 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 4 vs 5). IP64 is rated for dust-tight and splashing water (all directions), while IPX5 provides no protection and water jets (6.3 mm nozzle).
IP64 is dust-tight and resists splashing water from any direction. A solid outdoor-covered rating combining complete dust exclusion with splash tolerance, sitting between IP65 (jets) and IP54 (dust-protected).
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)
IP64
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX5
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP64
4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IPX5
5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
Dust-tight
IP64
Yes
IPX5
No
Water-jet resistant
IP64
No
IPX5
Yes
Submersible
IP64
No
IPX5
No
Outdoor suitable
IP64
Yes
IPX5
Yes
The exact difference (IP64 vs IPX5)
Solid protection
IP64
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX5
Level 0 — No Protection
IP64 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX5 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP64 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP64
Level 4 — Splashing Water (all directions)
IPX5
Level 5 — Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)
IP64 handles 50–100 kPa (Splashing Water (all directions)), while IPX5 handles 30 kPa (Water Jets (6.3 mm nozzle)). IPX5 provides 1 level more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP64 offers higher overall protection than IPX5. Choose IP64 for harsher environments; IPX5 may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.