IP62 vs IPX8
Head-to-head comparison of two IEC 60529 ingress protection ratings.
IP62 and IPX8 are both IEC 60529 ingress protection codes, but they differ in solid-object protection (level 6 vs 0) and liquid protection (level 2 vs 8). IP62 is rated for dust-tight and dripping water at 15° tilt, while IPX8 provides no protection and continuous immersion (manufacturer-specified).
Built to withstand dust-tight (no ingress of dust) and protection against vertically falling drops of water when the enclosure is tilted up to 15° from its normal position.. Classified as IEC 60529 ingress protection code IP62, it pairs solid level 6 with liquid level 2.
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)
IP62
6 — Dust-Tight
IPX8
0 — No Protection
Liquid protection (second digit)
IP62
2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IPX8
8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
Dust-tight
IP62
Yes
IPX8
No
Water-jet resistant
IP62
No
IPX8
Yes
Submersible
IP62
No
IPX8
Yes
Outdoor suitable
IP62
No
IPX8
Yes
The exact difference (IP62 vs IPX8)
Solid protection
IP62
Level 6 — Dust-Tight
IPX8
Level 0 — No Protection
IP62 provides "Dust-Tight" (level 6), while IPX8 provides "No Protection" (level 0). IP62 is 6 levels higher.
Liquid protection
IP62
Level 2 — Dripping Water at 15° Tilt
IPX8
Level 8 — Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)
IP62 handles 0.3 mm/min drip rate (Dripping Water at 15° Tilt), while IPX8 handles Specified by manufacturer (Continuous Immersion (manufacturer-specified)). IPX8 provides 6 levels more liquid protection.
NEMA equivalents
No direct NEMA equivalent.
No direct NEMA equivalent.
Recommendation
IP62 and IPX8 offer comparable overall protection; choose based on the specific protection dimension (dust vs. water) that matters most for your application.