Move your mouse inside the pad below. This free mouse polling rate test counts every report your mouse sends for five seconds, then shows the rate it really runs at, how steady it holds, and what that means for your setup.
- 8000 Hz 0.125 ms
- 4000 Hz 0.25 ms
- 2000 Hz 0.5 ms
- 1000 Hz 1 ms
- 500 Hz 2 ms
- 250 Hz 4 ms
- 125 Hz 8 ms
Your runs
Change the rate in your mouse software, switch between wired and wireless, or plug in another mouse, then run it again to compare.
| Run | Detected | Average | Peak | Stability |
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How the Mouse Polling Rate Test Works
Your mouse sends a report every time it moves, and the polling rate is how many of those reports reach your PC each second. At 1000 Hz that is one report every millisecond; at 8000 Hz it is one every eighth of a millisecond. The test counts each report your browser receives, splits the five seconds into tenths, and skips any pause so a stop mid-circle does not drag the number down.
Chrome and Edge support the raw pointer updates described in the Pointer Events specification, so they can see every report from a 4000 Hz or 8000 Hz mouse. Other browsers may bundle fast reports together, which is why the same mouse can read lower there.
Your detected rate is the standard setting closest to the speed your mouse holds while moving fast, and the stability score shows how evenly the reports arrive. A low score usually means slow movement, a busy USB port or a wireless receiver too far away. For the bigger picture, see our wired vs wireless gaming mouse comparison, and pair a high polling rate with one of our budget 240 Hz gaming monitors.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers about polling rates, 8K mice and why your number might read low.
What is a good mouse polling rate for gaming?
1000 Hz is the gaming standard and the right setting for most players on a 144 Hz or 165 Hz monitor. Higher rates such as 4000 Hz or 8000 Hz make cursor motion smoother on 240 Hz and faster screens, but the gain is small and they ask more of your CPU. 500 Hz still works fine for casual play.
Is an 8000 Hz polling rate worth it?
Only if you play fast shooters on a 240 Hz or faster monitor with a strong CPU. On a 144 Hz screen most of the extra reports never reach a frame you see. If a game stutters after you switch, step down to 2000 Hz or 1000 Hz.
Why does my 8000 Hz mouse show a lower number?
Some browsers bundle fast mouse reports together before a web page sees them, so the count drops. Run the test in Chrome or Edge, move quickly in wide circles, and check that your mouse software is actually set to 8000 Hz. Many wireless mice also need a dedicated receiver to reach 8000 Hz.
How do I change my mouse polling rate?
Open the maker's software, such as Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse or SteelSeries GG, and look for polling rate or report rate in the performance settings. Some mice use a button on the underside instead. Windows has no built-in setting for it.
Does a higher polling rate use more CPU?
Yes. Every report is work for your PC, so 4000 Hz and 8000 Hz add real load compared with 1000 Hz. A modern gaming CPU usually handles it, but on an older or budget chip it can cost frames or cause stutter in CPU-heavy games.
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