How to check and change your mouse polling rate (Hz)
Updated October 4, 2026
Your mouse box says 1000 Hz – but is it actually running at that? Here is how to check your mouse's real polling rate in 30 seconds and how to change it if it's wrong.
Step 1: check the real Hz
Windows and macOS don't show the polling rate anywhere, so the easiest way is an online test:
- Open the mouse Hz test in Chrome or Edge (Firefox and Safari can cap the reading at your monitor's refresh rate).
- Move the mouse in fast, continuous circles inside the box for 5–10 seconds.
- Read the peak value and the "Detected rate". A mouse set to 1000 Hz shows around 950–1000 Hz at its peak.
Find out what your mouse really reports at.
Open the mouse Hz test →What your result means
| Reading | What it usually means |
|---|---|
| Around 125 Hz | Office mouse, a Bluetooth connection, or a gaming mouse left on a low setting. |
| Around 500 Hz | Entry gaming mouse or a wireless power-saving mode. |
| Around 1000 Hz | Normal gaming setting – everything is fine. |
| 2000–8000 Hz | High-polling esports mouse, usually with its own receiver or a wired connection. |
| Stuck at 60, 144 or 240 | Your browser is limiting the reading to the monitor's refresh rate – switch to Chrome or Edge. |
Step 2: change the polling rate
There is no polling rate setting in Windows itself – it lives in the mouse's own software or on the mouse.
- Logitech G HUB: select your mouse, open the sensitivity (DPI) page and change Report rate.
- Razer Synapse: select the mouse, open Performance and change Polling rate. 4000/8000 Hz models may need the HyperPolling dongle.
- SteelSeries GG: open the mouse in Engine and set Polling rate.
- Corsair iCUE: select the mouse, go to Device settings and change Polling rate.
- Glorious, Pulsar, Endgame Gear, Lamzu and others: look for "polling rate" or "report rate" in the manufacturer's app or web configurator.
- No software? Many budget gaming mice have a small button on the underside that cycles through 125 / 250 / 500 / 1000 Hz, often shown by a light colour.
After changing it, run the Hz test again to confirm the new rate.
Why the rate won't go higher
- Bluetooth: Bluetooth mice usually run at about 125–133 Hz. Use the 2.4 GHz USB receiver for 1000 Hz.
- Power saving: some wireless mice lower the rate on low battery or in a battery profile.
- USB port: plug the receiver or cable into a port on the back of the PC, not a hub or front panel – especially for 4000–8000 Hz.
- Firmware: update the mouse and receiver firmware in the manufacturer's app.
Which rate should you use?
1000 Hz is the right choice for almost every gamer. Office use is fine at 125–500 Hz and saves battery. Higher rates only make sense on a strong PC with a high refresh rate monitor – see 1000 vs 4000 vs 8000 Hz for the details.
FAQ
Can I see my mouse polling rate in Windows?
No. Windows has no setting or display for it. Use the mouse's own software to set it and an online Hz test to check it.
Does a higher polling rate drain the battery faster?
Yes. On wireless mice, 1000 Hz uses more power than 125–500 Hz, and 4000–8000 Hz can cut battery life a lot.
Why does the test show 900-something instead of exactly 1000?
That's normal. The reading depends on how fast you move and small timing variations. A peak around 950–1000 Hz means the mouse is running at 1000 Hz.