Mouse Polling Rate Test
This tool allows you to measure the polling rate (sample rate) of your mouse. The polling rate indicates how frequently per second your computer queries the mouse position and is measured in Hertz (Hz).
A higher polling rate means smoother mouse movements and less input delay, but is also more resource-intensive.
How to perform the test:
- Click "Start Test"
- Move your mouse as fast as possible in the test area (fast movements provide more accurate results)
- The test measures how many mouse events are captured per second
- After 5 seconds, the result will be displayed
Typical Polling Rates:
- 125 Hz - Standard rate for basic mice
- 500 Hz - Mid-range gaming mice
- 1000 Hz - High-end gaming mice
- 2000+ Hz - Premium gaming mice (rare)
Test Area
Test Results
What do these results mean?
Run a test to get an interpretation of your polling rate.
Tips and Troubleshooting
For more accurate measurements:
- Close other resource-intensive programs
- Move the mouse with consistent, fast speed
- Perform multiple tests and compare results
- Ensure your mouse is used on a suitable surface
Common Issues:
Lower than expected rate
If your gaming mouse shows a lower rate than expected, check the settings in the mouse software. Many gaming mice allow configuration of the polling rate.
Unstable readings
Strong fluctuations may indicate problems with the USB port, driver conflicts, or CPU overload. Try a different USB port or update mouse drivers.
Very high values (over 1500 Hz)
Unusually high values may be caused by mouse software with polling rate acceleration or measurement errors. Compare with other test programs.
Delay in movements
If your mouse responds with delay despite good polling rate, other factors like screen latency, game settings, or "mouse acceleration" effects might be responsible.
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- Visual movement tracking with trail visualization
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