IP57 vs IP5X
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP57 and IP5X are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in liquid protection (level 7 vs 0). IP57 is rated for dust-protected and temporary immersion (up to 1 m), while IP5X provides dust-protected and no protection.
IP57 is dust-protected and tolerates temporary immersion up to 1 m for 30 minutes. Useful for portable devices that may be dropped in shallow water.
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.
Detailed comparison
The stronger rating on each row is highlighted in emerald.
Solid protection (first digit)
IP57
5 — Dust-Protected
IP5X
5 — Dust-Protected
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP57
7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP5X
0 — No Protection
Dust-tight
IP57
Limited
IP5X
Limited
Water-jet resistant
IP57
Yes
IP5X
No
Submersible
IP57
Yes
IP5X
No
Outdoor suitable
IP57
Yes
IP5X
No
The exact difference (IP57 vs IP5X)
Solid protection
IP57
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
IP5X
Level 5 — Dust-Protected
Both IP57 and IP5X share the same solid protection: Dust-Protected.
Liquid protection
IP57
Level 7 — Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)
IP5X
Level 0 — No Protection
IP57 provides "Temporary Immersion (up to 1 m)" (level 7), while IP5X provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP57 is 7 levels higher.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP57 offers higher overall protection than IP5X. Choose IP57 for harsher environments; IP5X may suffice for milder conditions and can be more cost-effective.