⚠️ Important: Disable Mouse Acceleration
Go to Windows Settings → Mouse → Additional mouse settings → Pointer Options → UNCHECK "Enhance pointer precision"
How to Use This Mouse Polling Rate Tester
This free online tool measures your mouse polling rate in Hz by timing mouse movement updates in your browser.
Instructions:
- Press Start - Click the Start button to begin measuring live mouse movement updates
- Move continuously - Keep moving your mouse while the test is running so the browser receives steady updates
- Watch live results - Average and maximum Hz update as soon as you move your mouse
- Test multiple times - Average 3-5 tests for the most reliable polling rate reading
How It Works:
This tool listens for mouse movement updates and calculates polling rate from event timing: Polling Rate = Mouse Updates / Seconds.
Understanding Your Results:
125 Hz
Basic office mouse rate. Usable for normal work, but less responsive for fast gaming.
500 Hz
Good mainstream gaming rate with smoother updates than basic mice.
1000 Hz
Common gaming standard. Reports movement about once every millisecond.
4000 Hz+
High-end mouse rates that can feel smoother on fast displays, depending on hardware and browser support.
What is Mouse Polling Rate?
Polling rate is how often your mouse reports movement to your computer. A 1000 Hz mouse can report up to about 1000 updates per second.
Why Test Your Mouse Polling Rate?
- Verify manufacturer specs - Confirm your mouse reaches its advertised Hz setting
- Check USB or wireless performance - Spot unstable update rates or connection limits
- Optimize gaming performance - Compare 125, 500, 1000, and higher Hz modes
- Diagnose stutter - Look for unstable intervals or low sample counts
Frequently Asked Questions
How accurate is this polling rate tester?
This tool estimates polling rate from browser movement events. For best results, keep moving the mouse continuously and run multiple tests.
What's the difference between polling rate and DPI?
DPI controls movement sensitivity. Polling rate controls how often movement updates are sent. This tool measures update frequency, not sensitivity.
Why do I need to keep moving?
Polling rate can only be measured while movement events are arriving. If the mouse is still, there are no updates to count.
What polling rate is best for gaming?
1000 Hz is the common gaming standard. Higher rates can help on fast systems, but require compatible hardware, USB/wireless mode, and stable browser event delivery.