Mouse Polling Rate Test (Hz)
Estimate your mouse polling rate (Hz) in the browser. Click the area to start; measurement continues even outside the box. Results show Median Hz / Average Hz / P95 Hz / Peak Hz.
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What is Polling Rate (Hz)?
Polling Rate is how often your mouse sends position data to the PC per second. For example, at 1000Hz, the mouse theoretically sends about 1,000 updates per second.
What This Test Measures (Estimated)
This page estimates Hz from the interval between mouse movement events (Delta ms) captured by the browser. However, since browser events are affected by the OS, browser, and power-saving settings, this is not a precise hardware measurement. The median Hz is recommended as the primary reference.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Can I get the polling rate from the peak (max) value?
A. Peak Hz tends to be inflated, so treat it as a rough reference. Use the median Hz for a more reliable reading.
Q. Can this accurately measure a 16000Hz mouse?
A. It can provide an estimate, but since the OS/browser may throttle or combine events, it is difficult to precisely measure 16kHz.
Q. Why are my values low or inconsistent?
A. The OS/browser may combine or throttle events, and your mouse movement speed (stopping/uneven movement) can also affect results. Move at a steady speed and refer to the median Hz.
Q. Results above 2000Hz appear inconsistently
A. Browser events are not raw hardware data, so depending on conditions, values may hit a ceiling or show errors.