🟣 Supports up to 8000Hz

Mouse Rate Test

Check polling rate up to 8000Hz, click latency, heatmap, and detailed metrics — optimised for high-frequency gaming mice.

Avg Polling Rate
0
Hz
Peak Polling Rate
0
Hz
Last Interval
0.0
ms
CPS
0
clicks/sec
Move Speed
0
px/s
High-Frequency Mouse Detected
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Left
0
Right
0
Middle
0
Total
0
Heat pts
0
Polling Rate History (last 120 events)
Min Poll Interval
— ms
Max Poll Interval
— ms
Jitter (StdDev)
— ms
Max Speed
0 px/s
Last Click Duration
— ms
Total Events
0

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Mouse Polling Rate Guide

Polling rate is how often your mouse reports its position to the computer per second. Higher polling rate means smoother and more responsive cursor movement — essential for competitive gaming.

Polling RateIntervalBest ForRating
125 Hz8.0 msCasual / office useFine
500 Hz2.0 msCompetitive gaming (minimum)Good
1000 Hz1.0 msStandard gamingGreat
4000 Hz0.25 msHigh-refresh-rate gamingElite
8000 Hz0.125 msEsports professionalsPro

Frequently Asked Questions

What polling rate does this tool support?
This tool reads events using the getCoalescedEvents() API, and pointerrawupdate where the browser supports it, so it reflects your mouse's true report rate far more accurately than a plain mousemove counter. In practice, most Chromium browsers reliably read up to roughly 1500–2000Hz; readings above that depend on your OS, USB port, and CPU load, and can under-report a mouse's rated 4000Hz or 8000Hz. For exact hardware-level verification, pair this tool with a native utility like MouseTester.
What is a good polling rate for gaming?
500Hz is the competitive minimum. 1000Hz is the standard for most gaming mice. Ultra-competitive players on high-refresh monitors prefer 4000Hz or 8000Hz.
Is higher polling rate always better?
Not necessarily. Above 4000Hz, CPU usage increases slightly. The benefit depends on your monitor refresh rate — a 4000Hz mouse on a 60Hz monitor provides no visible advantage.
Can I increase my mouse polling rate?
Yes, through manufacturer software — Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse, or SteelSeries Engine — if your mouse hardware supports it. Not all mice can exceed 1000Hz.