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Keyboard Polling Rate Test

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Polling Rate Analysis

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Polling Rate Rating

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Bad
<125Hz
Poor
125Hz
Average
250Hz
Good
500Hz
Excellent
1000Hz+

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Understanding Keyboard Polling Rate

What is polling rate? The polling rate of a keyboard is how frequently it reports its state to your computer, measured in Hertz (Hz). For example, a 1000Hz polling rate means the keyboard sends updates 1000 times per second, or once every millisecond.

Why does it matter? Higher polling rates reduce input latency, making your keyboard feel more responsive. This is particularly important for gaming, where milliseconds can make a difference in competitive scenarios.

125

125 Hz

Basic keyboards. 8ms response. Decent for office work but may feel sluggish for gaming.

250

250 Hz

Entry-level gaming keyboards. 4ms response. Acceptable for casual gaming.

500

500 Hz

Mid-range gaming keyboards. 2ms response. Good performance for most gamers.

1K+

1000 Hz+

High-end gaming keyboards. 1ms or lower response. Competitive-level performance.

Pro Tips:

  • Most keyboards can be configured to different polling rates in their software.
  • Higher polling rates use more CPU resources and battery life (for wireless keyboards).
  • For casual use, 125-250Hz is sufficient. For gaming, aim for 500-1000Hz.
  • Jitter (inconsistency in polling intervals) can sometimes be more noticeable than raw polling rate.