Mouse Polling Rate Test
A polling rate test counts how many position reports your mouse sends per second while it moves. Press Start and move the mouse in fast circles for three seconds. The page shows the median rate and the nearest standard value. Chrome and Edge give the best estimate; other browsers may cap the result at your screen refresh rate.
How it works
Point at the grey box and use your mouse there. The page reads your browser’s mouse events and never sends them anywhere.
These tests need JavaScript. The explanations below work without it.
Made for a real mouse. On a phone or tablet, only the click speed test works with touch. In Firefox and Safari a side button may still go back a page; the page tries to stop that.
Polling rate test
After pressing Start, move the mouse in fast circles here
How to do it
- Open this page in Chrome or Edge for the best result.
- Press Start.
- Move the mouse in fast circles over the box for three seconds.
- Read the median rate and the nearest standard value.
Polling rates and report times
| Polling rate | Report every |
|---|---|
| 125 Hz | 8 ms |
| 250 Hz | 4 ms |
| 500 Hz | 2 ms |
| 1000 Hz | 1 ms |
| 2000 Hz | 0.5 ms |
| 4000 Hz | 0.25 ms |
| 8000 Hz | 0.125 ms |
Time between reports = 1000 ms divided by the polling rate.
A higher polling rate means less time between reports, but the gain above 1000 Hz is small and uses more processor time. The setting is usually changed in the mouse software or with a button on the mouse.
Frequently asked questions
What polling rate is my mouse?
Press Start and move the mouse in quick circles for three seconds. The result shows the median rate and the nearest standard value, such as 500 or 1000 Hz. Run it a few times; the most common answer is the best estimate.
Why does the test show 60 Hz or 144 Hz?
Some browsers only deliver one mouse event per screen frame. The result then matches your screen refresh rate, not the mouse. The page tells you when this applies. Try Chrome or Edge for a real estimate.
Why is my result lower than the setting?
The rate drops when the mouse moves slowly or stops, and some wireless modes or power-saving settings lower it. Move in fast, steady circles during the whole measurement and keep the mouse close to its receiver.
Is 1000 Hz better than 500 Hz?
At 1000 Hz the mouse reports every 1 ms instead of every 2 ms. The difference is small in normal use and may be noticeable in fast games. Higher rates use a little more processor time and battery.
Can a browser measure polling rate exactly?
No. The browser adds its own timing and may merge events. This test gives a good estimate in Chrome and Edge, but the mouse software or a dedicated tool is the exact reference.
Last updated: October 13, 2026