Polling Rate Test — Check Mouse Polling Hz (Hertz) - Online Rate Checker & Tester

Move your mouse continuously over the zone. Your mouse's actual polling rate in Hz is measured live from mousemove events. Choose a measurement window, check peak Hz, and see your hardware tier.

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Polling Rate Speed Guide

>2000 Hz
🌟 Hyper-Poll
Top Hardware
1000–2000 Hz
⚡ Gaming
Standard Pro
500–1000 Hz
🚀 Fast
Competitive
125–500 Hz
📘 Average
Mainstream
<125 Hz
🐢 Low
Office / Budget
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What is Polling Rate?

Polling rate is how many times per second your mouse reports its position to the computer. 125 Hz means 8ms between reports; 1000 Hz means 1ms. Higher Hz = lower latency and smoother movement. If you're curious how this pairs with raw click speed, try our cps test alongside this one.

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Why Does It Matter?

At 125 Hz your cursor position is up to 8ms stale. At 1000 Hz, the maximum lag from polling is 1ms. In fast-paced games, this directly affects aim feel and reaction time accuracy, which is also why a high cps score matters for competitive play.

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Browser Limits

Browsers may cap mousemove event frequency for performance reasons. The measured Hz may be lower than your hardware rate. For most accurate results, use Chrome or Edge with a wired mouse, and check your clicks per second stay consistent too.

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Changing Your Rate

Many gaming mice let you change polling rate via a button on the bottom or through software like Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, or SteelSeries GG. Budget mice typically use a fixed 125 Hz rate. Once configured, run a cps test and a clicks benchmark to see the real-world difference.

Frequently Asked Questions

Polling rate is how many times per second your mouse sends its position to the computer. 125 Hz = 8ms update interval, 500 Hz = 2ms, 1000 Hz = 1ms. A higher polling rate means your cursor position is more current, reducing perceived lag.
1000 Hz is the standard for competitive gaming. 500 Hz is acceptable for most players. Below 500 Hz, you may notice cursor lag at high sensitivity. High-end gaming mice now offer 4000–8000 Hz for those who want the absolute lowest latency.
Browsers can throttle mousemove events. USB bandwidth and Windows HID processing may further reduce the measured rate. The true hardware polling rate is best verified via mouse manufacturer software. Use Chrome or Edge over a wired connection for the most accurate browser-based result.
Slightly. At 1000 Hz, the OS handles 1000 mouse interrupts per second, which is negligible on modern CPUs. At 8000 Hz, CPU overhead becomes measurable on weak machines. For most gaming PCs, even 4000 Hz has no meaningful performance impact.
Many gaming mice have a DPI/polling button on the underside or use companion software such as Logitech G Hub, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries GG, or Corsair iCUE to change the polling rate. Budget or office mice typically have a fixed 125 Hz rate that cannot be changed.