Mouse Polling Rate Test
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Overview
Detect your mouse's actual polling rate by analyzing pointer movement events over 10 seconds to estimate reports per second.
How to Use
- Click Start, wait for 3-2-1-GO countdown.
- Move your mouse steadily in the test area.
- Watch the ring timer and real-time Hz.
- After the test, view per-second data and deviations.
Feature Details
The mouse polling rate test captures raw event intervals via window pointermove + getCoalescedEvents, then computes estimated Hz from trimmed average. Includes 3 test slots, deviation analysis, and frame drop status.
Benchmarks
| Polling Rate | Ideal Use Case | The Verdict |
|---|---|---|
| 125 Hz | Office work, web browsing | Noticeable input lag in gaming |
| 500 Hz | Casual gaming | A solid baseline for older hardware |
| 1000 Hz | Competitive FPS, esports | The modern industry standard |
| 3000 Hz | Professional esports players / intensive training | Advanced esports tier; pair with a high-refresh-rate monitor to get the full benefit |
| 4000 Hz+ | Enthusiast esports | Requires a high-refresh-rate monitor to notice |
| 8000 Hz | Extreme esports / 4K high-refresh setups | Benefits depend on monitor refresh rate and CPU performance |
Features
Use Cases
- Gaming mouse Hz verification (125/500/1000).
- Wireless mouse stability test.
- Mouse frame drop detection.
- USB port speed comparison.
FAQ
What is mouse polling rate?
Polling rate is how many times per second your mouse reports to the PC. 125Hz=8ms, 1000Hz=1ms.
Why 300Hz on a 1000Hz mouse?
Could be USB bandwidth limits, wireless interference, or high system load. Try a USB3.0 port.
Can I run this tool inside an AI chat window (like ChatGPT or Claude)?
No. escwasd's purpose-built interaction engine reads real hardware signals from your keyboard and mouse through browser Web APIs, delivering lab-quality measurements that AI assistants cannot access or replicate. To get accurate results, open this page in your browser and test with your own hardware.