Estimate your mouse's polling rate — how many times per second it reports its position to your computer — by moving it inside the box below.
How to Use the Mouse Rate Test?
Move your mouse inside the box
Keep it moving steadily for a few seconds.
Watch the live Hz reading
This updates continuously as you move.
Check your peak rate
The highest rate you hit is tracked separately.
What Is Mouse Polling Rate, and Why Do Gamers Care?
Polling rate is how many times per second your mouse reports its position to your computer, measured in Hertz (Hz). Common rates are 125Hz, 500Hz, and 1000Hz. A higher polling rate means your cursor's position gets updated more frequently — at 1000Hz, your position is reported every millisecond, versus every 8 milliseconds at 125Hz.
In competitive gaming, especially fast-paced shooters, this matters because a higher polling rate reduces the small input delay between physically moving the mouse and that movement showing up on screen. The practical difference is subtle for most players, but it's measurable, which is why gaming mice commonly support and advertise 1000Hz or higher.
FAQ's
Why does this test give an estimate instead of an exact number?
Browsers batch and throttle mouse events for performance reasons, so this can't read your mouse's raw USB polling data directly — but it reliably distinguishes a 125Hz mouse from a 1000Hz one.
What polling rate should I use for gaming?
500Hz-1000Hz is standard for competitive gaming. Higher rates reduce input delay slightly but also use more CPU resources.
Can I change my mouse's polling rate?
Many gaming mice let you change polling rate through manufacturer software — check your mouse's companion app if it has one.
Does a higher polling rate always feel better?
Diminishing returns kick in past 1000Hz for most people — the jump from 125Hz to 500Hz is far more noticeable than 1000Hz to 4000Hz, which some newer mice support.