Mouse Polling Rate Test
Browser tests often read ~10–20% below hardware polling due to JS and scheduling. Compare mice or spot 125 vs 500 vs 1000 Hz tiers — use vendor apps for exact silicon numbers.
Click Start and move your mouse here in circles
Live
— Hz
Average
— Hz
Peak
0 Hz
Samples
0
Tier: Click Start and move your mouse in circles
How to use
- Click Start.
- Move the mouse continuously in circles or smooth strokes inside the test zone until enough samples are collected (watch the UI).
- Observe live, average, and peak Hz while you move.
- Click Reset to clear samples and run another test (e.g. after changing USB port or mouse).
FAQ
Why is browser Hz lower than manufacturer software?
Browser event processing and OS scheduling can under-report hardware-level polling by a margin.
Can this distinguish 125Hz vs 1000Hz mice?
Yes, it is good for tier comparison even if exact values vary slightly.
Introduction
Mouse Polling Rate Test estimates how often movement events arrive in the browser by timing pointer updates while you move. It will not match OEM software exactly but is useful for tier checks (e.g. 125 vs 500 vs 1000 Hz class).
Purpose
- Quick A/B between mice or USB ports on the same PC.
- Sanity-check that a “1000 Hz” mode behaves differently from baseline in-browser.
Key Features
- Live, average, and peak Hz style estimates from movement event timing.
- Designed for coarse tier checks (e.g. 125 vs 1000 Hz class mice).
- Reset clears samples for a fresh run after changing ports or mice.
Common Use Cases
- Quick check that a “1 kHz” mode behaves differently from default on the same PC.
- Comparing hub vs motherboard USB behavior.
Best Practices
- Move smoothly in circles during sampling; erratic stop-go motion adds variance.
- Expect lower Hz in-browser than OEM software — compare apples-to-apples only in this tool.
Comparison metrics
| Metric | Meaning |
|---|---|
| Live / average Hz | Representative polling under continuous motion — compare with the same movement style. |
| Peak Hz | Short spikes can exceed the average during fast flicks. |
| Vs manufacturer spec | Browser + OS scheduling often lands below the marketing number — focus on bucket differences, not a few Hz. |
Tip: Use this for tier comparison; arguing single-digit Hz differences in the browser is usually noise.