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Mouse Polling Rate Test

Test your mouse polling rate in Hz by moving over a tracking area. See live current, average, min, and max Hz readings with a real-time interval chart and stability score.

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Browser event timing has limited precision. Results may differ from dedicated desktop tools. Your effective in-browser polling rate depends on your browser, OS, display refresh rate, and system load.
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How to use Mouse Polling Rate Test

  1. Load the test page

    Navigate to this page. The tracking area loads instantly — no downloads, drivers, or setup required. Works on Windows, macOS, and Linux.

  2. Move your mouse steadily

    Move your mouse smoothly inside the large tracking area. The tool begins recording event timestamps as soon as your cursor enters the box.

  3. Read the live polling rate

    Watch the Hz readout update in real time. Current, average, minimum, and maximum polling rates display alongside a stability score percentage.

  4. Analyse the interval chart

    Check the real-time bar chart for your last 50 event intervals. Consistent bars indicate stable polling; large spikes indicate driver throttling, USB bandwidth contention, or wireless interference.

Mouse Polling Rate Test FAQ

What is mouse polling rate?
Polling rate is how often your mouse reports its position to the computer, measured in Hz. A 1000 Hz mouse sends position data 1,000 times per second (every 1ms), reducing input lag compared to a 125 Hz mouse that reports every 8ms.

What polling rate should my gaming mouse have?
Most gaming mice run at 1000 Hz, which is the competitive standard. Budget mice default to 125 Hz. High-end mice from Razer (Hyperspeed), Logitech (Lightspeed), and SteelSeries now support 4000 Hz and 8000 Hz, though the benefit above 1000 Hz is marginal for most players.

Why does my result show lower than my mouse's rated polling rate?
Browsers cap mousemove event delivery through the browser event loop. Most Chromium browsers throttle events to match display refresh rate in many scenarios. This tool shows your effective in-browser polling rate — the rate web apps and game launchers actually receive, which is the practically relevant number.

Is 8000 Hz polling rate actually useful for gaming?
At 8000 Hz your mouse reports every 0.125ms vs 1ms at 1000 Hz. The difference is measurable in sensor data smoothness but human perception of the improvement is minimal. The main benefit is reduced micro-jitter in tracking, noticeable only at very high DPI or extreme zoom levels in pro play.

Does this test work on laptops with trackpads?
Yes, but trackpads typically report at 60–125 Hz, much lower than dedicated mice. Results reflect your trackpad's actual reporting speed — useful for comparing trackpad vs mouse input latency.

How accurate is this browser-based polling rate test?
Browser tests are limited by the JavaScript event loop and display refresh rate. For precise hardware-level measurement, use manufacturer software (Razer Synapse, Logitech G Hub). This tool gives a useful approximation of your effective browser polling rate with ±5–10% accuracy.

Does polling rate affect gaming performance?
Higher polling rate reduces the maximum input lag from mouse movement to on-screen response. At 125 Hz the worst-case lag from a mouse movement is 8ms; at 1000 Hz it's 1ms. For competitive FPS where reaction times matter in the 150–250ms range, this is a real but small advantage.

How do I change my mouse polling rate?
Most gaming mice allow polling rate adjustment through their companion software (Razer Synapse, Logitech G Hub, SteelSeries GG) or a physical DPI/rate button. Some mice toggle between rates using a key combination during startup — check your mouse's manual.

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Find out your real mouse polling rate with this free browser-based Hz tester. Simply move your mouse inside the test area for an instant live readout of current polling rate in Hz, along with average, minimum, and maximum values over your session.

A real-time bar chart visualises the last 50 event intervals so you can spot inconsistencies, throttling, or jitter. A stability score shows what percentage of samples fall within 10% of your average — useful for comparing mice or diagnosing connection issues. Higher polling rate mice (4000 Hz, 8000 Hz) show finer granularity and smoother curves than standard 1000 Hz mice.

Works with any mouse on any operating system. Note: browsers cap mousemove event delivery, so results reflect your effective in-browser polling rate rather than raw hardware Hz — which is the rate that actually matters for web-based and Electron-based game launchers.

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