Keyboard Polling Rate Test
Test your keyboard’s response in your browser and see how fast it sends input to your computer. Browser-observed intervals only — not a hardware Hz reading.
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⌨️ Keyboard Polling Rate Test
Press and hold any key on your keyboard to test the response in real-time.
Click here and hold any key on your keyboard to start the test.
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About Keyboard Polling Rate Test
This tool measures your keyboard’s polling rate (report rate) as observed in the browser. A higher polling rate results in faster and more responsive keystrokes, which is especially important for competitive gaming.
How to Use
- Click on the test area and hold any key.
- Select a test duration.
- View the real-time interval results.
- Check the average and fastest intervals.
Polling Rate Comparison
125 Hz — Basic (Office Use) • 250 Hz — Standard • 500 Hz — Good (Gaming) • 1000 Hz — Best (Competitive). Hardware spec tiers for comparison, not browser-measured results.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a good polling rate for a keyboard?
For gaming, 1000 Hz hardware is common; browser intervals will not match hardware Hz directly.
Does a higher polling rate reduce input lag?
It can, but the effect also depends on the game, system and key switches.
Why is my keyboard polling rate lower than expected?
Because a browser test measures key events, not the USB hardware rate.
