Mouse Pad Slip Test
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Overview
The mousepad glide test measures the performance between the mousepad and mouse feet—worn-out feet or a rough surface can slow down every movement. In gaming, lower friction means faster, smoother flicks. This tool directly measures your actual glide and tracking stability within the browser.
How to Use
- Press and hold the left mouse button within the black test area
- Keep the left button pressed, and slide evenly on the pad surface for about 5 seconds
- Observe the real-time trajectory; the thick red line indicates detected stutter points
- Release the left button, and the system will automatically calculate the stutter rate and smoothness score
- Enter the mouse pad/mouse name and view the automatically saved history records
Feature Details
The mousepad smoothness test reads raw hardware samples from the mouse to evaluate the fluidity of its movement across the surface. The tool uses `PointerEvent.getCoalescedEvents()` to capture all sampling points before browser merging, calculating displacement and direction for each step frame by frame. Spike pattern verification identifies sudden stuttering—significant jumps followed by clear reversals, ensuring that fast gliding is never falsely flagged. Direction reversals close to 180° reveal surface scraping. The final result is a smoothness score from 0 to 100, converted from the stutter rate, helping you compare wear over time across different mousepad surfaces and mouse feet (PTFE or ceramic). No installation required—everything runs entirely in the browser.
Features
Use Cases
- Compare the glide smoothness of different surfaces before purchasing a new mouse pad
- Check if old mouse feet are worn or the surface has become rough
- Evaluate the impact of mouse feet (PTFE/ceramic) on glide smoothness
- Test sensor tracking consistency across different materials
FAQ
What does the smoothness test mainly look at?
It measures the smoothness of the mouse sliding on the pad surface, converting the stutter rate into a smoothness score of 0–100. The more stutter points and the less smooth the sliding, the lower the score, which directly reflects the wear condition of the mouse pad surface and mouse feet.
Why won't quick flicks be falsely reported?
The tool uses a spike pattern verification rather than a simple speed threshold. Only when a displacement mutation is followed by a clear reversal in the next step (going out and coming back) is it counted as a stutter point. Smooth, fast sliding with continuous direction will not trigger it.
How does mouse feet wear affect the results?
Wear or surface contamination of mouse feet (PTFE/ceramic) increases friction and stuttering, lowering the smoothness score and raising the stutter rate. When comparing different mouse feet or new versus old pad surfaces, the score differences will be very noticeable.
How long does the test take?
The default measurement is 5 seconds, during which you should slide smoothly in the test area. If fewer than 60 samples are collected, a prompt will indicate insufficient samples; please slide for a longer duration or with a larger amplitude.
Where is the history saved?
The records are saved locally in your current browser and are not uploaded to any server. They can be cleared at any time, making it convenient to compare different mouse pads or mice.