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Mouse Polling Rate Test

Move your mouse in the test zone to measure live Hz readings.

Free Open Source Mouse Polling Rate Test

Click Start, then move your mouse in circles inside the test zone

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Live Hz

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Average Hz

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Peak Hz

Samples

Move mouse to begin

Click Start and move your mouse here in circles

This test runs entirely in your browser. No data is collected.

Live readings

See Hz update in real time as you move the mouse

Peak tracking

Captures the highest Hz burst your mouse achieves

Browser based

No software installs or signups required

All mice supported

Works with wired, wireless, and gaming mice

What Is Mouse Polling Rate?

Mouse polling rate is how frequently your mouse sends position data to the computer, measured in Hz (reports per second). At 125Hz it reports every 8ms. At 1000Hz, every 1ms. At 8000Hz, every 0.125ms. Higher polling rate means smoother cursor movement and faster response — critical for competitive gaming. A higher Hz value reduces the gap between physical mouse movement and what appears on screen, giving you more accurate aim and less perceivable input lag in fast-paced games.

Quick reference

Polling Rate Guide

Understand what your Hz reading means for your use case.

Polling Rate	Response Time	Best For
125Hz	8ms	Standard office mouse — adequate for everyday desktop use.
250Hz	4ms	Mid-range mice — noticeable improvement over 125Hz for casual gaming.
500Hz	2ms	Gaming standard — smooth tracking for most competitive players.
1000Hz	1ms	Competitive gaming — recommended for FPS and MOBA players.
4000–8000Hz	<0.25ms	Ultra-premium gaming mice — maximum smoothness, sub-millisecond response.

Why Does My Mouse Show Lower Than Expected Hz?

Browser-based tests measure the Hz your browser receives, which may be 10–20% lower than hardware polling rate due to JavaScript event processing overhead and OS input scheduling. This is normal and does not indicate a hardware problem. For exact hardware-level measurements, use your mouse manufacturer's companion software: Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, Corsair iCUE, or SteelSeries GG all provide precise polling rate readouts. This browser test is best used to compare mice against each other or to verify a general polling rate tier (125Hz vs 500Hz vs 1000Hz).

Settings guide

How to Change Mouse Polling Rate

Most gaming mice let you adjust polling rate via software or a hardware button.

Use companion software

Gaming mice from Logitech, Razer, Corsair, and SteelSeries include desktop software (G Hub, Synapse, iCUE, GG) with polling rate sliders. Select 500Hz or 1000Hz for best gaming performance.

Check the underside button

Some gaming mice (especially budget models) have a small button on the underside that cycles through preset polling rates. Check your mouse manual for the sequence.

Office mice are fixed

Standard office and laptop mice are typically fixed at 125Hz with no way to change the polling rate. Upgrading to a gaming mouse is the only option if higher Hz is needed.

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