Guides & FAQ
Understanding Mouse Performance
Mouse performance is critical for gaming, design, and productivity. Here’s what you need to know about latency, polling rate, and jitter.
- Latency: The time it takes for your mouse click or movement to be registered by your computer. Lower latency means faster response.
- Polling Rate: How often your mouse reports its position to your computer (measured in Hz). Higher polling rates (e.g., 1000Hz) mean more frequent updates and smoother tracking.
- Jitter: Variability in the polling interval. Lower jitter means more consistent performance and less input lag.
Optimizing Your Mouse for Gaming
- Use a wired connection for the lowest latency and jitter.
- Set your mouse to its highest stable polling rate (e.g., 1000Hz).
- Disable "Enhance pointer precision" in Windows for raw input.
- Keep your mouse drivers and firmware up to date.
- Use a high-quality mousepad for consistent tracking.
- Close unnecessary background apps to reduce system latency.
FAQ
What is a good latency for gaming?
A latency below 10ms is considered excellent for gaming. Most users should aim for under 15ms.
Does polling rate really matter?
Yes! A higher polling rate (e.g., 1000Hz) means your mouse updates more frequently, resulting in smoother and more responsive tracking.
Why can’t the site detect my mouse model or DPI?
For privacy and security, browsers do not expose mouse model or DPI information to websites.
How can I reduce input lag?
Use a wired mouse, close background apps, disable VSync in games, and keep your drivers up to date.
What is the FPS Click Reaction Test?
This test simulates a gaming scenario where you must click on targets as quickly and accurately as possible. It measures your reaction time and aim precision, helping you train for FPS games.
How does the DPI Accuracy Calibration Tool work?
You follow a moving target with your mouse. The tool measures how closely your path matches the ideal line, helping you tune your DPI and hand stability for better accuracy.
What is the Click Timing Pattern Recognition test?
This test checks your ability to click in rhythm with a metronome. It measures timing drift and consistency, useful for rhythm games and improving muscle memory.
What does the Input Path Tracer show?
It visualizes the journey of a mouse click from hardware to browser rendering, showing the timing of each stage. Great for developers and advanced troubleshooting.
How does the Cross-Device Latency Sync Test work?
You alternate clicks between two devices (e.g., wired and wireless mouse) to compare their latency side-by-side. The tool shows which device is faster and by how much.
What is the Input Bottleneck Scanner?
This tool detects if your browser or OS is throttling input events, which can cause lag. It provides a real-time graph and actionable tips to fix bottlenecks.
What does the Cloud Input Diagnostic Snapshot do?
It generates a shareable report with your mouse stats, device info, and tuning advice. Great for support, forums, or debugging with the community.
How do I use the Mobile Tap Performance Suite?
Open the site on your phone or tablet to test tap latency, multi-touch jitter, and swipe delay. Perfect for mobile gamers and touchscreen device users.