Polling Rate Tester
Lock your mouse, move it at different speeds, and estimate how often it is reporting movement to your PC. This gives you a practical browser-based read on your mouse polling rate.
Realtime
0 Hz
Current estimate based on the most recent movement interval.
Maximum
0 Hz
Highest raw rate captured during the current run.
Estimated Tier
—
Rounded to the nearest common polling rate tier.
Samples
0
Movement events collected in the current capture.
What Is Polling Rate?
What is mouse polling rate?
Polling rate is the frequency at which your mouse sends data to the computer. A higher polling rate means the mouse reports movement more often, which usually reduces the gap between your hand movement and what the PC receives.
Common Rates
125, 500, 1000+
Best Signal
Raw repeated movement
Instructions
First make sure
- You are using the latest version of Google Chrome.
- Power is connected if you are on a laptop.
- Your PC and browser are not using power saving mode.
- Scroll back up to the test panel.
- Click to lock your mouse and start the test.
- Constantly move your mouse with varying speed.
- Realtime shows the polling rate in realtime as you move your mouse.
- Maximum shows the maximum polling rate that was measured.
- Click again to unlock your mouse and end the test, or press Escape.
- Repeat the test a few times to filter out any miscalculations.
Generally, most mice have polling rates of 125, 500, 1000, 2000, and similar tiers. You can round the raw polling rate to a nearby multiple that matches common mouse firmware settings.
Polling Rate Tester FAQ
Do I need to disable Enhance Pointer Precision in Windows settings?
No. This tool uses relative movement while the pointer is locked, so it is intended to work regardless of that Windows setting.
Do I need default mouse sensitivity in Windows settings?
No. It is not required, and the tester can still give a useful estimate with different Windows sensitivity settings.
The tool is not working properly?
This page works best when the charger is connected on laptops and you are using a current version of Chrome. If pointer lock is blocked, click inside the panel again and check the browser permission state.