FreeHow the polling rate test works
Every time your mouse sends a position update, the browser receives an event. This page counts those events over each second while you move, which gives the polling rate in hertz (Hz). In Chrome and Edge the page reads every raw update; other browsers may group updates to match your screen's refresh rate, which makes the result read lower than the true value.
The "likely setting" rounds your highest reading to the nearest common rate: 125, 250, 500, 1000, 2000, 4000 or 8000 Hz.
What polling rate do I need?
- 125 Hz is typical for basic office mice, and fine for everyday work.
- 500 to 1000 Hz is standard for gaming mice and gives smoother, more responsive movement.
- 2000 Hz and above helps most on high refresh rate screens, but uses more processor time.
Reading lower than expected?
- Check the mouse software, which usually sets the polling rate.
- Plug the receiver or cable directly into the computer instead of a hub.
- Use Chrome or Edge for the most accurate reading.
- Close heavy apps; a busy computer can drop updates.
Frequently asked questions
Does this work with a touchpad?
Yes, though touchpads usually report at a fixed rate, often around 125 Hz, or at your screen's refresh rate.
Why is my 8000 Hz mouse only showing 1000?
Very high rates often need a direct USB port and a fast computer, and some browsers can't receive updates that quickly.