Mouse polling rate test
A mouse polling rate checker: move your mouse quickly in circles inside the box to measure how many times per second it reports to your computer.
Move your mouse here
Move it quickly in circles for a few seconds.
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How to check your polling rate
- Move your pointer into the box and move the mouse quickly in circles for a few seconds.
- Keep it moving: a mouse only reports at full speed while it’s moving fast.
- Read the likely setting: the standard rate closest to what you measured.
Polling rates compared
| Polling rate | Report every | Typical mouse |
|---|---|---|
| 125 Hz | 8 ms | Office and basic Bluetooth mice |
| 500 Hz | 2 ms | Budget gaming mice |
| 1000 Hz | 1 ms | Standard for gaming |
| 2000–8000 Hz | 0.5–0.125 ms | High-end wireless and esports mice |
A higher polling rate only helps if the rest of the chain keeps up: a 1000 Hz mouse on a 60 Hz screen still shows 60 pictures a second, but your aim is sampled more precisely between them. Very high rates can cost noticeable CPU time in some games.
Check the buttons and switches with the mouse test and the double click test.
FAQ
What is mouse polling rate?
Polling rate is how many times per second the mouse reports its position to the computer, in hertz. 125 Hz means every 8 ms; 1000 Hz means every 1 ms. Higher rates make movement feel smoother and slightly more responsive.
What polling rate should I use for gaming?
1000 Hz is the standard for gaming mice and a good choice for nearly everyone. 2000–8000 Hz can feel smoother on high refresh-rate monitors but uses more CPU. Office mice usually run at 125 Hz.
Why is my measured rate lower than my mouse's setting?
Measurements land a little under the setting, and you have to keep moving quickly for the mouse to report at full speed. Firefox and Safari also group updates by screen frame; Chrome and Edge measure high rates more accurately.
How do I change my mouse's polling rate?
Gaming mice set it in their software (Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries GG and so on), or with a button on the mouse. Most office mice have a fixed rate.
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