Today’s mobile devices have an IP certification standard for water and dust resistance. To understand and grasp the meaning of the numbers mentioned in each waterproof and sports headset product.
What are IP Standards?
IP (Ingress Protection) is an international standard that measures a device’s dust and water resistance.
IPXX has two digits. The first digit in the IP code indicates the degree of protection against solid objects, including dust. The second digit represents a device’s level of water resistance.
To achieve this rating, the headphones will have to undergo independent testing, certified by international experts.
Meaning of number XX
1) Standard against Solid Objects and Dust
IP0X: No special protection
IP1X: Protection against solids larger than 50 mm
IP2X: Protection against solids larger than 12.5mm
IP3X: Protection against solids larger than 2.5 mm in diameter.
IP4X: Protection against solids larger than 1 mm in diameter.
IP5X: Ingress-prevention-level dust protection
IP6X: Prevent dust
2) Waterproof Standard
IPX0: No special protection
IPX1: Protection against dripping water
IPX2: Protection against dripping water at an angle of 15 degrees
IPX3: Protection against spray water
IPX4: Protection against multi-directional splashes of water
IPX5: Protection against low-pressure jet water for at least 3 minutes
IPX6: Protection against strong pressure jet water, at least 3 minutes
IPX7: Protection for immersion in water to a depth of 1 meter, for 30 minutes
IPX8: Protection for immersion in water at a depth of 1 meter, for hours
Hopefully, the information about waterproof and dustproof IP standards on Bluetooth headsets can be easily selected according to your needs and purposes when playing sports, skiing, swimming, …