It is not as astronomical as you might have thought of.
What does "IP" really means?
Sometimes, you will hear people saying that this device is IP7 rating and start wondering about this whole rating process. It is not something BIG like the space but it is actually stands for - ingress protection.
Nowadays, there are many devices using this standard process to rate the headphones, earphones and even smartphones.
So, how do you read the IP rating?
There are many different ratings that you will see such as IPX7 or IP67. All these ratings are not pluck from the sky but rather, it is according to a vigorous testing before they are being awarded the rating.
Let's begin with the "X" which represents the degree of dust-resistance. Not all devices will receive the first number and therefore, it is replaced with an "X". However, for the number at the back of the rating, in this case, the "7" is referred to as a liquid ingress protection rating.
What does IP67 means then?
In this case, IP67 means that the device is both waterproof and dust-proof and it is made to resist splash. Therefore, this device can be brought to various places such as bedroom, bathroom or even beaches!
Let's take a look at the different rating for both categories to understand better.
IP Rating Chart
Against Water
IPX1: Protected against water drops.
IPX2: Protected against water drops at a 15° angle.
IPX3: Protected against water spray at 60° angle.
IPX4: Protected against water splashing from any angle.
IPX5: Protected against water jet from any angle.
IPX6: Protected against powerful water jets and heavy seas.
IPX7: Protected against the effects of temporary submersion in water. (30 minutes at 1 metre)
IPX8: Protected against the effects of temporary submersion in water. (30 minutes at 3 metre)
Against Dust
IP1X: Protection against solid object > 50mm.
IP2X: Protection against solid object > 12.5mm.
IP3X: Protection against solid object > 2.5mm
IP4X: Protection against solid object > 1mm.
IP5X: Limited ingress of dust.
IP6X: No ingress of dust permitted.
Tadaa... That's it for the IP rating chart and now you understand how it works, you can search for the product that suits the need of yours. However, if you still wondering which products are rated as IPX7 or IP67, we've got you covered with the few examples.
Recommendations
The Happy Plugs Air 1 true wireless earphones are rated IPX4. So what does it mean? You can refer to the cheatsheet above or we can just summarise for you.
For IPX4 rated devices, it will protect you against water splashing from any angle. That means that Happy Plugs Air 1 can handle conditions like light rain or even accidental water spills.
Meet the latest introduction to JAYS family, m-Seven True Wireless, is set to provide you with the quality assurance. What's more about JAYS m-Seven is that you can go work out with it without the fear of spoiling the earbuds with the sweats. Also, even if you are caught in a light rain, this earbuds also can survive the drizzle and continue playing your favorite songs.
Ultimate Ears all-time favorite Wonderboom 2 portable speaker is set to bring the wireless listening experience to another level with IP67 rating. So, with such high rating, what can it do?
With the dust resistant of six indicates that Wonderboom 2 is dust-protected. This means that even if the dust enters the speaker, it will not affect the functionality of the speaker. For the rating of seven on waterproofing, it means that it is able to submerge at one meter for up to 30 minutes. Now, you can bring the speakers to the beaches without the fear of damaging it.
So, now you understand how IP ratings work, you can start shopping with knowledge and won't be fooled by those bombastic numbers.
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