Mouse Polling Rate Test
Measure your mouse polling rate in Hz. Check if your gaming mouse is running at 125Hz, 500Hz, or 1000Hz.
Move your mouse rapidly inside the test area. The polling rate measures how often your mouse reports its position to the browser. Browser limitations may cap results below the actual hardware polling rate.
How does this test work?
A mouse polling rate test measures how frequently your mouse reports its position to the computer. Higher polling rates (500Hz, 1000Hz) give smoother cursor movement in games. Browser limitations may cap the measured rate.
How to use the Mouse Polling Rate Test
Open the Mouse Polling Rate Test on any device with a modern browser — desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. No downloads, plugins, or signup required. The tool loads instantly and works in Chrome, Firefox, Safari, Edge, and other Chromium-based browsers.
Follow the on-screen instructions to run the test. Results are displayed immediately in your browser. You can repeat the test as many times as needed. For the most accurate results, close other tabs and applications to reduce interference.
Privacy: This test runs entirely in your browser using standard web APIs. No data is collected, uploaded, or stored on any server. Camera, microphone, keyboard, mouse, and controller inputs are processed locally and never leave your device. DeviceKit does not use analytics cookies or tracking scripts.
Browser note: Some hardware values are estimated because browsers limit direct access to device hardware for security and privacy reasons. Results may vary slightly between browsers and operating systems. For the most reliable measurements, use an up-to-date version of Chrome or Edge on a desktop computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good mouse polling rate?+
125Hz is standard, 500Hz is good for casual gaming, and 1000Hz is ideal for competitive gaming. Some gaming mice support 4000Hz or 8000Hz.