Glossary
IP rating
Also: IP68, water resistance rating
An IP rating tells you how well a device resists dust and water.
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An IP rating tells you how well a device resists dust and water. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.
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