What is a good CPS score?

A good CPS score for casual clicking is 6–10 clicks per second. Competitive gamers average 8–14 CPS. Professional players can reach 20+ CPS using techniques like jitter clicking or butterfly clicking.

CPS stands for Clicks Per Second — the number of mouse clicks you can register in one second. It is used to measure clicking speed in gaming and competitive scenarios.

How does the CPS test work?

Click as fast as you can during the test period (default 5 seconds). The tool counts every mouse click and divides by the elapsed time to give your clicks-per-second score.

Does CPS affect gaming performance?

Yes — higher CPS helps in games that require rapid clicking like Minecraft PvP, Roblox, or clicking-based browser games. However, polling rate and input lag matter more for FPS games.

What is the world record CPS?

The unofficial world record for CPS is around 14.1 clicks per second over 5 seconds, though unverified claims of 20–30 CPS exist using butterfly or drag-clicking techniques.

Scroll rate is how many scroll events per second your mouse wheel registers. It is influenced by your mouse's polling rate and the operating system's scroll event handling.

What is a normal mouse scroll rate?

At 125Hz, a mouse scrolls approximately 2–4 lines per event. At 1000Hz polling rate, scroll events are reported up to 8× more frequently, making scrolling feel smoother and more responsive.

Why does my scroll feel laggy?

Scroll lag is usually caused by a low polling rate (125Hz), driver issues, or OS scroll acceleration settings. Increasing your mouse polling rate to 500Hz or 1000Hz can significantly improve scroll smoothness.

Does polling rate affect scrolling?

Yes. A higher polling rate means your mouse reports scroll events to the OS more frequently, reducing input lag and making scrolling feel more immediate and precise.

How do I increase my scroll rate?

To improve scroll rate, increase your mouse polling rate using your mouse's software (Logitech G HUB, Razer Synapse, SteelSeries Engine). Higher Hz = more scroll events per second.

What is a good reaction time?

The average human reaction time is 200–250 milliseconds. Competitive gamers typically react in 150–200ms. Elite esports players can achieve 100–150ms. Under 200ms is considered good for gaming.

How is reaction time measured?

Reaction time is measured as the delay between a visual stimulus (screen flash or color change) and your click response. It is recorded in milliseconds (ms) using the browser's high-resolution timer.

Does polling rate affect reaction time?

Yes. A higher mouse polling rate reduces the time between your physical click and the signal reaching your PC. At 1000Hz, the maximum added delay is 1ms. At 125Hz, it can be up to 8ms.

Can you improve your reaction time?

Yes. Reaction time improves with practice, adequate sleep, low caffeine consumption, and reducing system input lag. Aim drills and reflex training games can reduce your reaction time by 20–40ms.

What affects reaction time test results?

Results are affected by monitor refresh rate, display latency, mouse polling rate, system performance, and your own alertness. Test at least 5 times and take the average for accuracy.

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