Polling Rate Test

Measure your mouse polling rate and judge its responsiveness and latency.

Polling rate detection

Press start, then move the mouse quickly in the test area.

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Press start, then move the mouse quickly in the test area.

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Polling rate explained

Polling rate is how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the PC, in Hz. 1000 Hz reports every 1 ms; 8000 Hz every 0.125 ms. A higher rate means a smoother, lower-latency cursor on screen.

How the test works

Press “Start test”, then move the mouse quickly inside the test area. The tool counts mouse events in real time and derives the polling rate. Move for at least 10 seconds for stable data.

Typical polling rates

125 Hz (8 ms): the default of older USB mice — you can feel the grain. 500 Hz (2 ms): the baseline of mid-range gaming mice. 1000 Hz (1 ms): the current standard for mainstream gaming mice. 4000–8000 Hz: flagship grade, such as the Razer Viper V3 Pro or Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2.

How to raise it

Use a wired connection instead of Bluetooth — wired usually sits firmly at 1000 Hz or higher. Set the Polling Rate to maximum in the mouse driver. Some mice drop their rate at low battery, so keep it charged. Turn off unnecessary OS assist features to avoid extra software latency.

FAQ

What is polling rate?

Polling rate is how many times per second the mouse reports its position, in Hz. 1000 Hz means it reports once every 1 ms. A higher rate means the PC checks the mouse more often — smoother cursor and lower latency.

What is a good polling rate?

500 Hz is plenty for most people. In fast-flick esports, 1000 Hz is the current mainstream, while 4000–8000 Hz targets flagship pro gear.

How big is the 1000 Hz vs 500 Hz difference?

Small: 1000 Hz reports every 1 ms, 500 Hz every 2 ms. A 1 ms gain is barely perceptible to most players — think of it as “ping minus 1 ms”.

How do I raise my polling rate?

Through mouse-driver settings or vendor software, or by using a mouse that supports a higher rate. Many gaming mice adjust between 125 Hz and 4000 Hz.

Why is my result inaccurate?

Close heavy programs, prefer a wired mouse, and keep moving steadily inside the test area instead of going still. Browser performance also affects precision.