waterproof

According to YugaTech's guide, 'water-resistant' means a device can resist water to a certain degree, such as withstanding light rain or splashes, but it cannot be fully submerged without risk. 'Waterproof' suggests a device can be submerged in water and remain damage-free. However, the article notes that no device remains waterproof forever, and the tech industry uses IP ratings to classify actual protection levels against water and dust.

An IP (International or Ingress Protection) rating classifies a device's protection against solids like dust and liquids like water. It's written as 'IPXX' with two digits. The first digit (0-6) rates dust protection, and the second digit (0-8) rates water protection. For example, a rating of IP57 means dust-protected and can withstand water immersion up to 1 meter. A device with a rating from IPX6 to IPX8 can withstand water immersion.

Based on our coverage, examples include the Blackview BV7000 Pro rugged smartphone (IP68 rated), the Leica X-U camera (waterproof up to 49 feet), the Lume Cube external flash (waterproof up to 100 feet), and BRAVEN portable speakers like the BRV-PRO (IPX7 waterproof). Other products like the Cherry Mobile Defender, Apacer AH157/AH116 USB drives, and the Moto Surround headphones also offer varying levels of water resistance or proofing.