Keyboard Polling Rate Test
Polling Rate Meter
Press any key to measure the polling rate
Press keys to measure your keyboard's 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.
Basic keyboards. 8ms response. Decent for office work but may feel sluggish for gaming.
Entry-level gaming keyboards. 4ms response. Acceptable for casual gaming.
Mid-range gaming keyboards. 2ms response. Good performance for most gamers.
High-end gaming keyboards. 1ms or lower response. Competitive-level performance.