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What Is Mouse Polling Rate? (1000Hz vs 4000Hz vs 8000Hz Explained)
2026-08-27
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What Does Mouse Polling Rate Mean?
Mouse polling rate, measured in Hertz (Hz), refers to how frequently your mouse controller reports its sensor data and cursor position coordinates back to your operating system via USB.
- 125 Hz: 8.0 ms interval between reports
- 500 Hz: 2.0 ms interval between reports
- 1000 Hz: 1.0 ms interval (Esports standard)
- 4000 Hz: 0.25 ms interval
- 8000 Hz: 0.125 ms interval (Ultra-high frequency)
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